On January 7, 2022, Faustine Bollaert received four couples to discuss polyamory, swinging or even libertinism. Among them, Roberto, 63, spoke about his wife, Patricia, in words that were not to the taste of the host.
A remark that made the presenter’s ears creak. On January 7, 2022, Faustine Bollaert addressed one of the favorite themes of the show It starts today on France 2… love! Surrounded by four atypical couples, the wife of Maxime Chattam, who for nothing in the world would imagine sharing the father of her two children with another woman, listened to the fascinating stories of these followers polyamory, libertinism or even swinging. Among the guests of the day, Patricia and Roberto, a couple for 43 years, explained to their host how they had managed to fight the routine over the years. Asked about his meeting with his wife in the 1970s, Roberto, a follower of debauchery, used words that did not really please Faustine Bollaert.
“I’m going to keep some outfit on this show …”
“What did you have a crush on with Patricia at the time?”, asks Faustine Bollaert. “The bumper”, Roberto answers, leaving the host speechless. “Sorry ?”, she thunders, very surprised. And to resume: “Good … so you liked its shapes. I’ll keep some outfit on this show. I will translate your speeches“, tries to catch up with Faustine Bollaert. Embarrassed, Roberto tries to correct his words: “Contrary to what one might say, it is very respectful for women.” “Bumper? I’m not sure Roberto”, answers the host of France 2.
A sexist remark that created a cold on the set
Aware of the unease created on the set, Roberto explains again: “We have to get back to the time. We are in 1976!”, he tries. An argument that did not really convince Faustine Bollaert: “In 1976, was it fancy to say we hit a bumper?”, she replies, annoyed. “Yes, at the time things were going very well. We were thinking of the beautiful Americans”, Roberto answers, while a young guest on the set hides her face, embarrassed. A jargon from another era …