Wednesday October 12, 2022, Jean-Baptiste Marteau gave an interview to Télé-Loisirs. During this one, the joker of the JT of France 2 revealed to be the target of insults and threats because of his homosexuality.
At 39, Jean-Baptiste Marteau is a happy man, alongside her husband, Bruno Loup and their daughter, Colette, who turned three last August. Alas, their happiness does not please some and the joker of the JT of France 2 is the target of insults and homophobic threats. Not wishing to hide, it is only natural that he shares photos of his private life on social networks, where he can count on the goodwill of many fans. Wednesday October 12, 2022, for Télé-Loisirs, Jean-Baptiste Marteau however lamented: “I am lucky to be fulfilled professionally and personally, but I see every day that this is not the case for everyone. In France in 2022, there are still young people who are thrown out because their families do not accept their homosexuality. So if at my small level, I can change, if only a little, mentalities, I go for it. It is my duty.“
Target of criticism, the journalist decided not to let it go. He indeed confided:People often ask me if I’m not afraid that it will damage my image, but I don’t care. I receive insults and threats very regularly. I made several complaints, because I don’t let anything pass.” Jean-Baptiste Marteau added: “I feel good about myself, everything is fine. On the other hand, it affects me more when these threats are aimed at my daughter Colette. I take them very seriously. It’s sad, but having an openly homosexual presenter at 8 p.m. is not yet natural and accepted by all.“
Jean-Baptiste Marteau: “I thought having two fathers would be a problem”
Dad filled, the journalist of France 2 only wishes the happiness of his daughter. “Colette will do what she wants with her life. But it is important for me that she evolves in a more tolerant world“, he said. On a more positive note, Jean-Baptiste Marteau indicated that his daughter’s return to school had gone very well.”I enrolled Colette in kindergarten this year and thought having two dads would be a problem. Finally, it is not, on the contrary. She was extremely well received in her school and it’s nice to see“, he let know.
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