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Former minister Ségolène Royal offered an unexpected moment during her appearance on BFMTV this Wednesday, April 17. In front of an awkward audience, she sang along to the lyrics of the famous Marseille rapper Jul, notably his hit Bande Organisée.
In a relaxed atmosphere, with music playing in the background, Ségolène Royal did not hesitate to make the Jul sign, the iconic gesture of joining the hands in the shape of a pistol toward the sky. Shortly after, Christophe Barbier, also on the set, continued the song, adding to the general surprise.
The sequence, captured and shared on social media, sparked a wave of reactions. Many internet users found the moment cringeworthy, expressing "secondhand embarrassment." Others appreciated this more laid-back side of the former Socialist presidential candidate.
Perrine Storme, the show’s host, expressed her enthusiasm for the performance: "I love it. I’ve lost my microphone… I’m asking for the featuring Ségolène Royal and Jul. This has to be organized," she joked.
This moment shows a less formal side of politics, where music and pop culture meet for better… Or worse.