Intervilles 2025 Faces Backlash Over Removal of Vachettes
Several cities in France's South-West refuse to participate in the show's revival, citing the removal of the iconic animals as a loss of tradition and identity.
- The popular TV game show Intervilles is set to return in 2025, but without its traditional vachettes, a decision made by host and producer Nagui to prioritize animal welfare.
- Cities including Dax, Mont-de-Marsan, and Bayonne have announced they will boycott the show, arguing that the vachettes are integral to its identity and appeal.
- Nagui, a long-time advocate for animal rights, emphasized that the decision aligns with modern values and societal progress, citing concerns over the animals' well-being during filming.
- Critics in the South-West, where vachette-related traditions are deeply rooted, view the change as a disregard for regional culture and heritage, likening the new format to a generic game show.
- Despite the backlash, Nagui remains confident in the show's future, noting strong interest from other cities and introducing a vachette mascot as a symbolic replacement.
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