“There will only be one left, but not him,” writes Stéphane. The 50-year-old, who responded to our call for contributions, would see TF1 extinguish the torch of Denis Brogniart to “rejuvenate” Koh Lanta. “Just hearing his voice makes me change the channel, same for ninja warrior “, he adds. For several weeks, the image of the 55-year-old journalist has been tainted by the testimonies of former collaborators.
Here is published at the end of January that of Charlotte Namura concerning an event that occurred in 2018 on the set of Mag as part of the World Cup. The columnist had hesitated on a question intended for viewers. Denis Brogniart then got angry and told his colleague that she was “just shit, just good enough to smile”. The article also evoked the humiliation of a journalist seized with a panic attack when getting into a helicopter for a filming on the commemorations on July 14, 2022 in Biscarosse. “Everyone knows that Denis Brogniart is capable of humiliating anger in public, especially with women,” confirmed a union official from TF1.
“He must lead by example”
A few hours after the publication of these accusations, Denis Brogniart insisted “to present [ses] apologies to those [qu’il a] could have hurt” during these “two direct broadcasts on TF1”. He further specified that these were “isolated facts” which “do not reflect the privileged relations based on respect and benevolence that[il] maintains with the technical and editorial teams of the programs to which [il] been involved for thirty years.
For TF1, the timing of this controversy is embarrassing: the new season of Koh Lanta hits the air this Tuesday. The recent revelations have disturbed some viewers. Like Hélène, 32, “extremely disappointed” to find that Denis Brogniart is not the “exemplary presenter” she imagined. Jean-Michel, 64, is surprised at the revelations suggesting less benevolent behavior than what appears on the screen and “including on social networks”. “These same networks where he advocated respect and moderation of language,” he is surprised.
“At a time when our rulers are advocating equality between men and women, and respect for people, […] he must lead by example and it is not because he has had the role for twenty years that he must be the king, ”said Bruno, 58, for his part.
“A woman would be just as well”
The popularity of Denis Brogniart had not been spared by the controversies that arose during the last season all stars. Cheating had led to sanctions against certain candidates – including Teheiura – and no winner had been designated. “Adventurers have been punished for having broken the rules, I expect the same firmness with regard to the animator who has broken the social rules”, challenges Raymond, 65, pleading for a replacement of the animator.
Some would well imagine in this role former candidates like Laurent Maistret, Claude Dartois or Clémence Castel. Delilah cites athletes such as David Ginola and Teddy Rinner. The names of Camille Combal, Cyril Féraud or Frédéric Lopez are still mentioned. For Anne, 50, “a woman would be just as good”.
“If we can no longer argue with colleagues”
Denis Brogniart can be reassured, there is no lack of support among our readers. According to Jules, 19, “we must not exaggerate” in the sanction to be taken following the revelations: “If we can no longer argue with colleagues…” Victor goes further by assuring that “Denis’s angry outbursts are rightly part of Koh Lanta “. According to him, the program and the presenter “are one”.
“The concern to do very well can sometimes take us out of the framework of respect or consideration for others, without always wanting to frustrate or offend”, justifies Titi, 40 years old. An opinion shared by Alphonsine, 33 years old. According to her, “no one is perfect”, so she will not hold the journalist accountable for his behavior. “I won’t watch anymore Koh Lanta if he were to leave the show, ”she decides.