Guy Nantel is quick to admit: he’s not a fan of galas. He was also absent from the Olivier ceremony on Sunday. A first in public since the beginning of the pandemic. But despite his absence, the comedian found himself on stage in one of Katherine Levac’s monologues. At her microphone over QUB radio, Sophie Durocher insisted that Mr. Nantel comment on the situation.
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“I don’t think they are at their best in this type of business,” said Guy Nantel. She doesn’t care about making people laugh, she cares about telling the right story.”
And this is the problem. According to him, Katherine Levac had all the elements in hand to make the public laugh. Except that it missed the mark in trying to be as comprehensive as possible.
“If you want to talk about inclusion, come with facts,” said Mr. Nantel. Go all out, but surprise me.”
Attention ! Guy Nantel insists he likes Katherine Levac’s performances. This time is just the exception.
Jean Lapointe: “It’s unfortunate”
Like Sophie Durocher, Guy Nantel also regrets the space reserved for the Monument to Humor, which passed away this year.
“That’s a shame,” he regretted. There’s a kind of contempt for old people. People like Jean Lapointe paved the way for people like you and me.”
Sophie Durocher goes even further. For her, the honor was a botch, a missed opportunity that she describes as “shabby.”