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Aphatie’s New Book Casts Cyril Hanouna as a ‘French Trump’ Ahead of Release

Aphatie argues Hanouna has converted television clout into political leverage through a style rooted in insult and humiliation.

Overview

  • “T’es une merde frère. Signé Hanouna” is published by Robert Laffont and arrives in bookstores on September 18.
  • The journalist presents a critical inquiry tracing Hanouna’s shift from TV host to political influencer, citing escalating verbal aggression on air.
  • Aphatie highlights a turning point in 2015 with a large Canal contract for Hanouna’s H2O that, he says, boosted his autonomy and muted internal checks.
  • He notes Hanouna’s return on W9 and work with Fun Radio under the M6 group, with leadership signaling limits on political content and tone.
  • The book reports industry reticence to criticize Hanouna, references Arcom condemnations, and asserts he harbors political ambitions while likely shelving a 2027 run under current contracts.