Bassem Youssef takes a break for 3 weeks | VIDEO
Egypt’s popular political satirist Bassem Youssef denied reports that the Egyptian authorities were behind his decision to stop airing his show for a few weeks.
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In an exclusive interview with Al Arabiya, Youssef said he decided to stop the production of “El-Bernameg” (The Show) for a while to give his team a well-deserved break.
“We’ve been working for nine months now… it is a chance for us to get a break… and I will be traveling to America for a reason that I will announce in the next episode,” he said.
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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPGvacwLZC0[/youtube]On Saturday, the comedian said via the social networking site Twitter: “We will go on a short break for 2-3 weeks, a chance for me to attend a very important international event. Details next episode.”
Youssef confirmed reports that one of his producers “belongs to a family that is affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood.”
“Yes, that is right,” Youssef told Al Arabiya, adding that he and the producer have been friends for 13 years.
The producer “does not interfere” in the program’s content, the comedian said.
Youssef’s popular television program frequently satirizes President Mohammed Mursi, something that has angered supporters of the Islamist president.
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