Live television showed a woman portraying Kim Kardashian on a French gameshow skit, having her breasts rubbed.
It is not just without her consent but actively against her will.
The incident took place on the popular French TV show TPMP (Touche pas à mon poste!) In 2016, the incident took place as part of Project 35heuresdebaba (’35 hours Baba’), in the which Cyril Hanouna attempted to break a nation record by appearing on TV for 35 consecutive hours.
Ironically, Touche pasIt means “Don’t touch”.
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Soraya played Kim Kardashian in a parody on the Paris robbery. Jean-Michel Maire, host of Game Shows, was the locksmith.
Maire suggested to Soraya that she kiss him when she was ‘freed.
She refused.
Picture: AJ+TPMP
They ignored her and she refused to comply. Explicitly.
Screenshot / AJ+TPMP
Screenshot / AJ+TPMP
“No.”
“She said yes. She said yes.”
“I said no.”
They demanded she justify her refusal.
Picture: Screenshot/AJ+TPMP
Presenters had an answer ready for her when she replied that people were looking.
We can still do it backstage!
Both men laughed at Soraya (21 years old), who smiled uncomfortably. They continued to pressurize her for a kiss.
Maire finally decided to ignore her rejection and reach for her cheek. He kissed her breast after she turned her face away.
Picture: Screenshot/AJ+TPMP
Consent issue is a clear issue. There is no confusion or misinterpretation.
She said no. Twice. She turned her back.
The incident prompted a slew o of complaints to the Conseil Superior d’Audiovisual, the government body that regulates French radio and TV. They launched an investigation.
Le CSA a reçu + de 250 signalements concernant l’émission “Les 35 heures de Baba”. Le dossier va être instruit prochainement.
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According to a spokesperson from network C8, which airs the program for 35 hours, Hanouna requested that Maire apologize immediately following the incident. Soraya said he did.
French law defines sexual abuse as “any sexual act that involves violence coercion threat or surprise”. This offense could land you in jail for up to five years, along with a fine exceeding 75,000 Euros.
Representatives of TPMP declined comment, but they told There would not be any statement or press release on social media.
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