'Maybe ask next time?!' Enraged Charlize Theron scolds French TV presenter for planting a kiss on her unsuspecting interpreter's cheek during awkward interview
- The 43-year-old Hollywood heavyweight looked astonished when Cyril Hanouna, 44, approached the interpreter and planted a kiss on her cheek
- She was joined by her Long Shot co-star Seth Rogen on Touche Pas A Mon Poste - a show previously marred with controversy due to a sexual assault complaint
- Twitter was swarmed with support for the actress, as users blasted Cyril - two years after he garnered 20,000 complaints for homophobia on the show
Charlize Theron scolded a French TV presenter in an awkward interview after he kissed her female interpreter without her permission.
The 43-year-old Hollywood heavyweight looked astonished when Cyril Hanouna, 44, approached the interpreter, known as Nadia, and planted a kiss on her cheek shortly before she boldly stated: 'Maybe ask next time?' on Touche pas a mon poste.
Her Long Shot co-star Seth Rogen, 37, who was also in the promotional interview, echoed her statement with a simple 'yes' before Cyril appeared awkward.
Charlize has been blazing the promo trail with Seth and it was their turn for a round of appearances in France, which led to the tense moment on-screen.
Internet users soon flooded Twitter with praise for the star, while the clip has gone viral and in some places garnered over 1.24 million views in a day
Charlize was lauded for standing up for her female interpreter, named as Nadia, and have slammed Hanouna. Some stressed the awkward atmosphere on the show, while others let loose on Hanouna. Most also praised Theron for standing up to him.
Enraged Twitter users wrote: 'Being an interpreter and a woman, I really appreciate what Charlize Theron said when the TV host kissed her interpreter out of the blue...
Shocking: Charlize Theron scolded a French TV presenter in an awkward interview after he kissed her female interpreter without her permission
Shocking: There had apparently been translation and communication problems from the very beginning of the interview, with Hanouna finally giving up and asking interpreters to make their way to the stars
'@Cyrilhanouna kissed a girl, @CharlizeAfrica underligned that the girl didn't give her prior consent and all he does is asking the girl if she was titillated ("émoustillée"). No, she was disgusted, objectified and infantilized on TV by you, stupid clown.'
There had apparently been translation and communication problems from the very beginning of the interview, with Hanouna finally giving up and asking interpreters to make their way to the stars.
It has been reported that it is not the first time the show has been embroiled in scandal and accused of sexism.
Alarming: The 43-year-old Hollywood heavyweight looked astonished when Cyril Hanouna, 44, approached the interpreter, known as Nadia, and planted a kiss on her cheek shortly before she boldly stated: 'Maybe ask next time?' on Touche pas a mon poste
Shocker: Other incidents including a man kissing a woman's breasts without her consent which led to her filing a complaint for sexual assault, according to local media
Other incidents including a man kissing a woman's breasts without her consent which led to her filing a complaint for sexual assault, according to local media.
In 2017, a record number of complaints were garnered after Cyril posted a fake advert on a gay dating site before mocking respondents live on air.
Using an effeminate voice, he tricked callers into revealing their sexual fantasies which culminated in one victim being left in 'a state of appalling distress'.
Nearly 20,000 viewers complained about the segment, on the show which translates to meaning Don't touch my TV.
Shocked: Nearly 20,000 viewers complained about the segment, on the show which translates to meaning Don't touch my TV
