Well, well, well! It seems our dear Dalida had a little more going on in her life than just belting out those catchy tunes. The headlines are ablaze with the revelation that she indeed had a romantic affair with none other than the former French President, François Mitterrand! I mean, when you think of love stories, you usually don’t picture a pop diva sharing a secretive tango with a man whose primary dance partner was politics! It’s like mixing champagne with… fortified wine – it could go either way, darling!
On this past Sunday’s episode of Looking Forward to Sunday, Orlando, Dalida’s brother and self-proclaimed keeper of family secrets, decided to spill the beans after years of silence. He stated with a theatrical flourish, “I know something happened.” Well, thanks for the juicy tidbit, Orlando! But it does make you wonder: was it a love affair or just an extended game of “who can keep a secret better?” Perhaps they just liked sharing a box of chocolates, but hey, we’ll let the romantic atmosphere do the talking.
Now let’s talk about the delightful hypocrisy that Orlando pointed out. Apparently, the media didn’t seem too fussed about this dalliance for a decade—perhaps it was just another Tuesday in France. But the moment Mitterrand became President, all hell broke loose! It’s like suddenly discovering that your favorite bakery has been selling croissants with a side of scandal. “Freaked the web,” indeed! I half expect the next headline to read, “Did Mitterrand just order a croissant or was it a pastry for a passionate rendezvous?”
Picture this: Dalida, the ultimate diva, caught up in a political scandal of sorts. Orlando reveals that once Mitterrand took office, he was hot under the collar to rekindle their acquaintance. After ten years of chaste camaraderie, it seems the power of the presidency lit a fire under him. Talk about timing! What a move – it’s like the presidential equivalent of ‘Hey, you wanna get some coffee… when you’re done running the country?’ Talk about taking multi-tasking to a new level!
Oh, and let’s not forget the juicy anecdote that Orlando shared about Mitterrand’s penchant for danger—like a love-struck teenager sneaking out past curfew to see their crush. Imagine the nerve of the old boy, wandering around without a bodyguard to see Dalida! It’s a wonder he wasn’t followed by a gaggle of bodyguards like some VIP rock star. “He crossed the street, which was very small, tight, and dark,” Orlando recounted. You know, just your regular evening stroll that could end in political assassination – because nothing says romance like dodging bullets!
And when Dalida woke up to the lovely sound of street construction, only to find that the secret services deemed it necessary to install streetlights just for her affair – now that’s a love story worthy of a film! I can see the script now: “Streets of Romance – Under the Glow of Presidential Lights.” So, are we ready for the biopic yet? Because I’d pay handsomely to see it unfold on the big screen!
In conclusion, as we revel in the cozy embrace of celebrity scandal intertwined with political intrigue, let’s raise a glass—of bubbly, of course!—to Dalida and Mitterrand: a duet of love that spanned beyond the stage and into the corridors of power, proving that sometimes, love really does write the best (and most scandalous) stories. Here’s to the secrets that keep us guessing, darling!
Until now, there was still some doubt: did Dalida have a love affair with François Mitterrand? If some affirmed it loud and clear, neither one nor the other has ever made anything official. This Sunday, November 10, on the set of Looking forward to Sundayher brother Orlando, returning to his previous statements, confirmed that the singer and the former President of the Republic had indeed maintained a relationship: “I know something happened.” The producer, after explaining that he had remained silent until now to preserve his sister’s privacy, also revealed why he had chosen to reveal the truth today: “Time passes. I might as well say so,” rather than “biographers” self-proclaimed “who know nothing”…
Orlando also pointed out a certain hypocrisy on the part of the media with regard to this idyll. “They had known each other for ten years. No one was offended, no questions were asked. He was not president. The day he became president, it ‘freaked the web’, as the people say. media.” A situation “not very pleasant” for the star of the song, drawn against her will into a controversy which she would have done without, and very uncomfortable with regard to the wife of her lover, Danielle Mitterrand, who had to deal with several mistresses. Orlando also revealed other new information about the relationship between François Mitterrand and the unforgettable interpreter of Words, words. “After ten years of friendship, when he became president, he started again!”
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Still on the set of Vivement Dimanche, Orlando remembered an anecdote that he had already mentioned two years ago, on the set ofWe are live. Following his election to the presidency, to visit the woman who had once again become his mistress, the head of state, who had “all the nerves”came “ring at any time”and did not hesitate to take all the risks, confirming the comments made in April 2022: “He came without a bodyguard, he crossed the street which was very small, tight, there was no light at all. The secret services said one day: ‘He is going to be assassinated.’” And so one morning, Dalida was woken up by the noise of construction in her street, to discover that a row of street lights was being installed…
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**Interview with Orlando, Dalida’s Brother: Unveiling the Romance with François Mitterrand**
**Editor:** Welcome, Orlando! Thank you for joining us today. The recent revelations about your sister Dalida’s romance with François Mitterrand have created quite a stir. Can you tell us what led you to share this information now?
**Orlando:** Thank you for having me! It’s been a long time coming. I remained silent out of respect for Dalida’s privacy, but as time passes, I feel it’s important to clarify the truth. After all, why let misinformation linger?
**Editor:** Absolutely. You mentioned in your interview that there was a certain hypocrisy from the media regarding this affair. Can you elaborate on that?
**Orlando:** Yes, it’s quite fascinating. Dalida and Mitterrand knew each other for ten years, yet there was little media scrutiny until he became president. Suddenly, it was scandalous! It’s like when you find out your favorite café has been serving gourmet pastries—it’s shocking how perceptions can shift so dramatically.
**Editor:** Indeed! You described Mitterrand as being quite daring in his pursuit of Dalida. What was it like when he would sneak around to see her?
**Orlando:** Oh, he was like a teenager in love! To imagine a future president wandering through dark, narrow streets just to meet my sister is both amusing and alarming. It shows the lengths he would go, even without his entourage. It’s a perfect blend of romance and political intrigue!
**Editor:** That sounds like something out of a film! Speaking of which, many are speculating about a potential biopic. Do you think we could see this love story portrayed on the big screen?
**Orlando:** I would love that! “Streets of Romance – Under the Glow of Presidential Lights” has a nice ring to it! The juxtaposition of glamour and danger surrounding their relationship is a story worth telling—perhaps with a touch of humor, of course!
**Editor:** It certainly seems like a tale filled with intrigue and charm. what do you hope audiences take away from this revelation about Dalida’s love life?
**Orlando:** I hope people appreciate that behind the glamorous public persona, there was a deeply human story. It’s about love—complicated, beautiful love that transcended the stage and ventured into the complex world of politics. Let’s not forget, every secret has layers, and sometimes they tell a richer story than we can imagine.
**Editor:** Thank you, Orlando, for sharing these insights with us! It’s certainly a captivating chapter in Dalida’s life, and we can’t wait to see how it unfolds in the public’s imagination.
