Eddie McGuire has weighed in after Karl Stefanovic gave a brutally honest review of the French, claiming they are “rude, pompous and sexually weird”.
The TV presenters are in Paris for the Olympics, both working for Channel Nine, and Eddie says he has an “opposite” view of the city to his colleague.
“I love the atmosphere, the people have been great, the food has been wonderful, the drivers have been hospitable,” she says. Adelaide now.
“I can’t wait to get to the end so I can taste some great French wine. The shops, the monuments, the history and the fashion are inspiring,” she continued.
‘Wonderful Rodin and Picasso exhibitions, absolutely wonderful shops and fashion.
“The Games have been inspiring and inspiring. It’s everything I hoped the Paris Games would be. I love them, I love Paris, long live France.”
Stefanovic shared his observations after spending time in Paris for the Olympics covering the sporting bonanza for the Australian broadcaster.
“The French are weirdos. The French are weirdos. We all know that,” she said on the Kyle and Jackie O show Monday.
Eddie McGuire (pictured) has given his opinion after Karl Stefanovic gave a brutally honest opinion about the French people.
‘They are a rather strange nation, sexually.’
Jackie Henderson then asked Stefanovic if he had tried speaking French to the locals, to which the presenter gave a curt response.
“You know what? I’ve stopped trying. I don’t really like them that much,” Stefanovic said.
“They’re very rude. They’re very arrogant… they’re pompous. But they make really good burgers. I like the burgers and stuff here.”
Stefanovic has been staying at an Airbnb with his wife Jasmine and daughter Harper.
The TV presenters are in Paris for the Olympics, both working for Channel Nine, and Eddie says he has an “opposite” view of the city to his colleague. Karl is pictured.
Karl said the French are “rude, pompous and sexually weird.” Stefanovic shared his observations after spending time in Paris for the Olympics covering the sporting bonanza for Australian broadcaster
The family came under fire after Jasmine thanked Channel 9 in a social media post following a dinner at Parisian luxury eatery Girafe Restaurant.
Stefanovic fans said the network’s staff was fired while they were enjoying their meal.
Last Thursday, the 49-year-old was spotted showing off her daughter Harper’s athletic prowess while in Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
The father-daughter duo were seen running through local streets as the Today host used a small pole as makeshift hurdles for his four-year-old.
This comes just days after Karl’s wife Jasmine revealed that she and daughter Harper are living it up as they accompany him to the Paris Olympics.
The Channel 9 presenter is in Paris with his family for the Olympic Games. He is pictured here with his wife Jasmine.
Jasmine, 40, who is in France with her husband while covering the Games for Channel Nine, shared several photos on social media showing the luxurious accommodation.
It looks like the trio have landed an apparent Airbnb sponsorship deal – one photo shows Karl and Harper lounging on the daybed.
Another snapshot showed a spacious bedroom, with a king-size bed and a stunning view of the city.
Jasmine captioned the photos: ‘A lovely welcome to Paris from @airbnb. Thank you for hosting us during the Olympics.
