Nagui is used to meeting all kinds of candidates on the set of its shows Everyone wants to take its place and Do not forget the lyrics. Friday March 19, 2021 the host was however surprised to find Céline in her television karaoke: it must be said that the young woman, who came to challenge Sylvie, the titular maestro, had a very amazing bond with him. "I am an official of the Ministry of Culture and during my first job, I worked in the decoration department. Nothing to do with Christmas decorations: they are the honorary distinctions if you prefer", she began by explaining before revealing information that Nagui did not expect at all: "And one of the first files I dealt with was yours. For your title of Knight of the Order of Merit ". In shock after this revelation, Mélanie Page's husband could not help but launch: "But no ?"
"Yes, I'm freaking out", admits Nagui
Once recovered from his emotions, Nagui, still wanted to ask for details: "Knight of merit or of arts and letters? Because there is a big problem, I have many…. ", he said with amusement. What to react his famous chorister, Fabien Haimovici: "You are showing of ?", he asked her. "Yes, I'm freaking out", then admitted the presenter with pride, before diving back into his memories: "Chevalier des Arts et Kettres I was extremely moved. I think back to Frédéric Mittérand who gave it to me …" After being made Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2011, Nagui received his insignia of Chevalier des Arts et Lettres in 2014. Two dates that will remain forever etched in his memory.
After telling his story, Nagui wanted to know what role his candidate of the day had played in the presentation of these prestigious honorary decorations. "What did you do?", he asked her curiously. Céline did not hesitate to tease him: "I looked back on your life. So I know everything about you now … "
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