On December 18, the popular French talk show "C à vous" aired its latest episode featuring actor Jean Dujardin, who was there to promote his role as the titular character in the upcoming series "Zorro." The show, hosted by Anne-Elisabeth Lemoine, quickly took an unexpected turn when Lemoine posed a rather provocative question to Dujardin, adding fuel to the controversy surrounding the episode.
Dujardin, widely recognized for his performances on both the big screen and television, appeared on the program with his co-star, Audrey Dana. While discussing their experiences filming and rehearsing scenes for the series, Dana recounted how she accidentally injured Dujardin during one of the sword fighting sequences, getting him on the lip. "Trop de fougue," he humorously remarked, referring to his co-star's enthusiastic approach to their combat scenes.
But it was Lemoine’s quip about "fougue"—a word meaning zeal or exuberance—that caught everyone off guard. "Et de la fougue… au lit?" she lightheartedly interjected, unable to contain her laughter even before the question left her lips. Dujardin, taken aback, responded, "Mais qu’est-ce qui vous prend?" This immediate reaction highlighted just how unexpected the question had been.
Realizing her faux pas, Lemoine attempted to clarify herself, declaring, “Non mais parce qu’on parle des coulisses du tournage. Apparemment, il y avait des scènes intimes plus compliquées à tourner que d’autres.” She tried to divert the discussion back to their filming experiences, but the awkward moment lingered, with Dujardin playfully retorting about the nature of their friendship off-screen and its effect on their on-screen chemistry.
Recognizing the humorous side of the exchange, Dujardin maintained, "Avec Audrey Dana, ce n’est plus du tout intime," emphasizing their long-standing friendship made the intimate scenes easier to navigate. He elaborated, stating, "L’avantage, c’est qu’on se connaît depuis très longtemps. On est très amis, et c’est beaucoup plus simple pour ces scènes-là, c’est toujours plus marrant." His point was well taken, as Dana chimed in to agree, noting they would often laugh between takes, underscoring the camaraderie they shared.
Interestingly, the show's atmosphere took another unexpected turn with the appearance of singer Yseult, who was there promoting her new album, "Mental." Known for her bold persona and unapologetic entrance, Yseult quickly made headlines with her candid remarks about the reception of her prior work and concluded her emotional tirade with the admonition, "Masturbez-vous!" which shocked Lemoine and amused guests, including Dujardin.
The lively talk show atmosphere was rife with laughter, but it also sparked conversations about boundaries on live television. The interactions left audiences both entertained and curious about where to draw the line when discussing personal matters on air.
Reflecting on the broadcast, Dujardin's light-hearted banter contrasted sharply with Yseult's fervor, bringing to light the myriad ways celebrities navigate public perception and intimacy. He jocularly responded, "Bon, je bois un coup là," as Yseult encouraged those who disapproved of her music to "étouffez-vous," humorously affirming the unapologetic stance she holds as both artist and public figure.
Set to air on France 2 on December 23, the series "Zorro" features Dujardin as Don Diego de la Vega, the man behind the mask, fighting injustice. Commenting on his new role, he stated, "C’était important de garder le côté vintage tout en détournant la franchise." His portrayal marks yet another iconic character brought to life by the versatile actor, who expressed enthusiasm for bringing this classic story to modern audiences, promising humor and charm along the way.
With much anticipation building for the series launch and the talk show delivering unexpected comedic gems, the evening underscored the unpredictable nature of live television, leaving Dujardin, Lemoine, and Yseult as central figures of the moment.
The combination of Lemoine's outspokenness and Dujardin's charm coupled with Yseult's fearless proclamations certainly made for an engaging episode, ensuring viewers were left with much to talk about long after the credits rolled.
