{"id":146410,"date":"2025-06-05T14:44:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T14:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/video-its-always-the-blind-one-speaking-a-beziers-mechanic-confronts-a-journalist-live-on-m6\/"},"modified":"2025-06-05T14:44:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T14:44:38","slug":"video-its-always-the-blind-one-speaking-a-beziers-mechanic-confronts-a-journalist-live-on-m6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/video-its-always-the-blind-one-speaking-a-beziers-mechanic-confronts-a-journalist-live-on-m6\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: \u201cIt&#8217;s always the blind one speaking\u201d: A B\u00e9ziers mechanic confronts a journalist live on M6."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On June 4, 2025, a shocking incident unfolded live on the show <em>\u00c7a peut vous arriver<\/em>, aired on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtl.fr\/programmes\/ca-peut-vous-arriver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>RTL<\/em><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.m6.fr\/ca-peut-vous-arriver-p_9641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>M6<\/em><\/a>. During a discussion surrounding a \u00a0car dispute\u00a0, an audience member named Joseph Esposito, a mechanic from B\u00e9ziers, made a highly inappropriate remark aimed at journalist \u00a0C\u00e9line Collonge\u00a0 regarding her visual impairment. He bluntly commented, <em>&#8220;It\u2019s always the one-eyed woman who speaks, she pleases me. She has sugar to break on everyone&#8221;<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"txt-int\">Julien Courbet Stands up for Collonge<\/h2>\n<p>Shocked by this derogatory comment, \u00a0Julien Courbet\u00a0, the host, swiftly intervened. He firmly asserted, <em>&#8220;Are you joking, sir? Do you realize what you&#8217;re saying? Apologize now, because the entire France is hearing you insult a disabled woman as \u2018one-eyed\u2019. This is disgraceful!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Facing a provocative audience member, Courbet did not relent, stating, &#8220;So Joseph Esposito from the auto garage in B\u00e9ziers is calling women \u00a0one-eyed\u00a0 on air?&#8221; He urged Esposito to turn off the radio and television playing in the background and demanded an apology. The man, however, refused and hung up.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"txt-int\">Collonge Shows Grace Under Pressure<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the hurtful remarks directed at her, C\u00e9line Collonge maintained her composure and responded, <em>&#8220;I sustained a disability following an accident when I was younger; what\u2019s the problem? It doesn\u2019t stop me from doing my job, and I believe I do it well.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Following the incident, Collonge took to social media to express her gratitude for the overwhelming support she received from the public. She wrote: <em>&#8220;I focus on the positive: the hundreds of supportive messages from my friends, listeners, and viewers. You flooded my inbox and warmed my heart. Thank you all.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Julien Courbet also addressed the situation in a follow-up video on social media, stating, <em>&#8220;To the mechanic who insulted C\u00e9line, we want to tell you: she is the most beautiful, the kindest, and the smartest.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"txt-int\">The Importance of Respect and Inclusivity<\/h2>\n<p>This incident highlights the persistent challenges that \u00a0disabled individuals\u00a0 face in society, including \u00a0discrimination\u00a0 and unfounded stigmas. Moreover, it showcases the critical role of media personalities like Julien Courbet in advocating for inclusivity and respect. Courbet\u2019s immediate defense of Collonge embodies the values of solidarity and respect that should be extended to every individual, irrespective of their disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>The backlash against Esposito&#8217;s remarks serves to remind society of the \u00a0responsibility\u00a0 we all hold in promoting respect and awareness regarding disabilities. Online platforms have erupted with supportive messages, many emphasizing that this is not just about C\u00e9line Collonge, but about ensuring a more \u00a0inclusive society\u00a0 for everyone.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"txt-int\">Reactions from the Public and Media<\/h2>\n<p>The reaction from the public has been overwhelmingly supportive of Collonge. Many took to social media to express their outrage over the incident, calling for accountability and respect for disabled individuals. Advocacy groups have highlighted how such remarks contribute to a culture of stigma and discrimination against those with \u00a0visual impairments\u00a0 or other disabilities, emphasizing the need for education and awareness around these issues.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, media professionals have rallied in support of Collonge, with several journalists and media commentators taking to platforms like Twitter and Instagram to showcase their solidarity and support for her. This incident has sparked broader discussions about \u00a0disability rights\u00a0 and the need for \u00a0diversity and inclusion\u00a0 within mainstream media.<\/p>\n<p>The overwhelming support for C\u00e9line Collonge resonates beyond mere sympathy; it reflects a collective call to action to challenge societal norms that allow for discrimination to persist. It invites us to reconsider how we talk about individuals with disabilities and underscores the importance of fostering a culture of \u00a0acceptance\u00a0 rather than division.<\/p>\n<p>C\u00e9line Collonge&#8217;s resilience, paired with Julien Courbet&#8217;s fierce defense, exemplifies the need for advocates to speak up and stand together against \u00a0discrimination\u00a0. The unity displayed in response to this incident reinforces the belief that we can create a society where everyone is valued and respected, regardless of their challenges.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On June 4, 2025, a shocking incident unfolded live on the show \u00c7a peut vous arriver, aired on RTL and M6. During a discussion surrounding a \u00a0car dispute\u00a0, an audience member named Joseph Esposito, a mechanic from B\u00e9ziers, made a highly inappropriate remark aimed at journalist \u00a0C\u00e9line Collonge\u00a0 regarding her visual impairment. He bluntly commented, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":146411,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-146410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mazagine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=146410"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146410\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/146411"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=146410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=146410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=146410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}