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Accused of paying $100.000 to meet Elon Musk on February 18, Cyril Hanouna denies the rumors

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The announcement of Cyril Hanouna, last Monday on C8, concerning his departure for Florida on February 18 to meet Elon Musk in Donald Trump, at Mar-a-Lago, triggered an avalanche of reactions on social networks, some accusing the host of actually participating in a paid meeting, organized for VIPs, which would have cost 100 dollars.

Faced with these accusations, Cyril Hanouna set the record straight on Wednesday night. Bab denied the allegations, saying he had not paid the money. To back up his claims, the host even hosted a live duplex from Mar-a-Lago with Jacob Safar, the man who invited him. Safar, who has been described as a close associate of Donald Trump's entourage, set the record straight, saying:

"Cyril, you are the guest of honor. Trump's close friends want to welcome influential figures from around the world. My role is precisely to connect these international figures with the President's inner circle. Elon Musk is the one behind this evening, and you, Cyril, are the only Frenchman expected for this event. « 

Jacob Safar clarified:

« Being a guest of honor means being greeted directly on the tarmac by the Miami police and having an escort for your entire stay. No, you didn't pay 100 euros, you are a guest of honor.

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