Overview

• Merwane Benlazar criticized Cyril Hanouna’s upcoming W9 show during his speech at the Les Flammes ceremony, calling it 'the best promotion of the far right.'
• W9, owned by Groupe M6, removed Benlazar’s comments from its delayed broadcast of the event, citing legal obligations to prevent defamation and public insults.
• The Les Flammes ceremony celebrates urban and rap culture and was broadcast live on YouTube but aired with a two-hour delay on W9.
• Benlazar’s remarks follow his February removal from France Télévisions after a racist backlash over his appearance on 'C à Vous,' which sparked debates about Islamophobia in French media.
• Cyril Hanouna’s new show, 'Tout beau tout 9,' is set to debut on W9 in September, drawing scrutiny over the channel’s ideological direction.