France 5 Humorist Faces Racism Allegations and Political Backlash Over Past Comments

Merwane Benlazar's debut on 'C à Vous' sparks controversy over alleged past tweets and accusations of promoting extremist ideologies.

Merwane Benlazar, a comedian from Seine-Saint-Denis, faced a wave of criticism following his debut on France 5's 'C à Vous' on January 31, 2025.
Eurodeputy Nathalie Loiseau and other political figures accused Benlazar of promoting Islamist ideologies based on his appearance and alleged past social media posts.
Critics have resurfaced purported tweets from Benlazar, including comments referencing the charia and controversial remarks about women and French identity, though their authenticity has not been independently verified.
Supporters, including fellow comedians and public figures, have defended Benlazar against what they describe as racist and Islamophobic attacks.
France 5 and Benlazar have not publicly addressed the controversy, while the comedian has made his social media accounts private in response to the backlash.