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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