“Les moments marquants du gala des Gémeaux 2023 : Les réactions des 16 personnalités incontournables”

Accueil Incroyable: Reactions to the 2023 Gémeaux Gala

On Sunday evening, the 38th edition of the Gémeaux Gala took place and was hosted by Pierre-Yves Lord for the first time. The event received mostly positive reviews on social media, with viewers praising the hosting, acceptance speeches, and new categories. Let’s take a closer look at some of the reactions from the audience.

Recognition for Patrick Hivon

One of the standout moments of the evening was when actor Patrick Hivon received recognition for his exceptional talent. Viewers took to Twitter to express their admiration for Hivon and highlighted his acceptance speech as the best moment of the night.

MarTin ThéRiault (@StagmuS) tweeted:

“Patrick Hivon is an immense actor. And his acceptance speech… the highlight of the evening!! ❤️ #GalaGemeaux #Gemeaux”

Suzanne Gagnon (@SuzanneGagnon) shared:

“Loved the hosting by @PYLord ? But what made me the happiest was the exceptional talent of #PatrickHivon finally being recognized! ??? #GalaGemeaux”

Controversy Surrounding Gender-Neutral Categories

While the majority of the reactions were positive, there were some dissenting voices regarding the new gender-neutral categories. Some viewers expressed discomfort with the lack of separate awards for men and women, claiming that it led to awkward moments and oversights.

Joël Martin (@skippy5005) stated:

“Yeah, this is what happens with non-gendered categories… a major awkward moment, only one trophy, someone’s left out. #galagémeaux”

La Lectrice (@Carmen2isa) tweeted:

“Too many people in the categories, we should go back to the old male/female categories. #GalaGémeaux”

Highlights of the Evening

Despite the controversy around the gender-neutral categories, viewers also praised various aspects of the gala. They commended Florence Longpre for her clever wordplay, expressed admiration for Pierre-Yves Lord’s hosting skills, and emphasized the overall quality of the nominated shows.

Barry Nesta XIII (@BarryBhoye13) tweeted:

“@Prix_GEMEAUX thanks to Florence Longpre for the pun #Mozarella it was delightful that’s all for me ? #GalaGemeaux and congratulations ? to the winners ? Long live QC’s good TV ⚜️ @PYLord Super ?? !”

Danielle (@daniellebc1950) praised:

“Congratulations to Pierre Yves Lord, excellent hosting! #GalaGemeaux”

Samuelle Guimond (@SamGuimond_) shared:

“All the shows deserved to win in this category! Damn, we make good TV! ?❤️ #GalaGemeaux”

Discussion around Missing Tributes

Some viewers were disappointed by the lack of tributes to individuals from the industry who had passed away. They questioned why there were no acknowledgments for actors like Luc Senay, Hubert Proulx, and Steve Laplante.

Normand Boulanger (@normboulanger) expressed:

“No tribute to the departed? #GalaGemeaux”

Valérie Ledoux (@valthesoft) raised concerns:

“Are there also actors on our television? Very happy for the winners, they are amazing. But what about Luc Senay, Hubert Proulx, Steve Laplante??? Not a good idea? Imagine the opposite, people would scream! #GalaGemeaux”

Mixed Reactions to the Opening Number

The opening number of the Gémeaux Gala received mixed reviews. While some viewers praised it as one of the best in recent years, others drew comparisons to the opening of the ADISQ Gala.

Pierre Nantel (@pierrenantel) showed appreciation:

“Incredible opening performance for the Gémeaux, the entire cultural community thanks P.Y. Lord! What a tribute to our television, so well-deserved. So many nominations and immense talent. Too few awards! Touching testimony from Anne Dorval, regal Suzanne Clément, bravo! #GalaGémeaux”

Thérèse Parisien (@thereseparisien) noted the resemblance to the ADISQ Gala:

“This opening number of the #GalaGemeaux looks a lot like that of @ADISQ_.”

Overall Positive Reception

Despite some controversies and differing opinions, the general consensus was that Pierre-Yves Lord did an excellent job hosting the Gémeaux Gala. Viewers praised his skills and considered the event a success.

François Maranda (@FrancoisMaranda) commented:

“Cruel to see the mixed categories, depriving us of seeing more winners. #GalaGémeaux”

aм│qc (@am_qc) commended Pierre-Yves Lord:

“Congratulations @PYLord for the great work.? So far, an excellent #GalaGemeaux ? Mission accomplished.”

Conclusion

The 2023 Gémeaux Gala received a largely positive response from viewers. While there were controversies surrounding the gender-neutral categories and the absence of tributes for industry members who had passed away, the overall sentiment was that the event was a success. Pierre-Yves Lord’s hosting skills were praised, and the opening number received mixed reviews. Despite the differing opinions, the gala showcased the immense talent in the Quebec television industry and celebrated the nominated shows and individuals. As always, the Gémeaux Gala served as a platform to recognize and honor outstanding achievements in the Quebec television landscape.