Katherine Levac was all set to animate the Les Olivier gala and didn’t hesitate to reference her surroundings in her opening monologue.
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“The gala has been around for 24 years. For the first two years, Lise Dion hosted. Then there was no female solo animation for… 22 years. I asked myself: What has Lise done that was so serious that you would never hire a woman again in an environment where you must be extremely serious about never being hired again? »
The comedian also took aim at Radio-Canada, the broadcaster of the gala, and said how much the network adores her for ticking several boxes. “I’m a French Canadian woman from the LGBTQ community. Imagine if I was still fat they would freak out! »
The gala took place in public for the first time in three years and the audience was visibly happy about the evening in the Salle Pierre-Mercure. The spectators warmly applauded the host, who succeeded François Bellefeuille.
In her opening monologue, Katherine Levac also opened up about her recent birth of twins. “I have been told that it is not recommended to animate this gala. But my biggest risk is wearing a gala dress after breastfeeding two children. And my biggest challenge is not pissing myself off. »
She then compared both of her “small sagging breasts” to “small empty teabags.” “Like Mister Freezes that you want the last drop”.
Katherine Levac ended her number to spread love. “I’m so honest. For example, I watched Christian Bégin’s show. I loved. What is he trying? Leave him in peace. »