So many ideas. I can't stop.
Excellent.
The ideas are flowing.
Open the door.
It's locked. Let me in.
Come on, open the door.
-I can't, I'm writing. -Come here and let me in.
Seriously? I'm in the middle of an amazing sketch.
Sorry, I couldn't hear a thing,
but from what I could see, you were doing great.
All right, come on in.
-What are you working on? -Comedy Class, Season 2.
-We're going back on the road? -Look.
In the first season, we had too many candidates.
This is genius. What is this new idea?
Wait. We'll do it like this.
You're so good at typing.
We'll skip the provinces.
That'll reduce our carbon footprint
and we'll get a government subsidy that should cover about 20%.
We just got an excellent idea from the production.
-What is it? -They've found 12 talented acts.
Twelve talented acts. Tell me more.
Each contestant will participate…
in five challenges, including 60 Seconds…
How much time do I have left?
The Roast…
Before, you were so forgettable
that Éric and Ramzy forgot to eliminate you.
-Did you come up with that just now? -Yeah.
Carte Blanche…
I love butts.
What's the fourth challenge?
Black Comedy.
It was a total car crash. Like in Platane.
And my favorite…
"Hi, 'Ulien, are you coming to 'udo class today?"
-Absurd. -Absurd.
There's a problem.
You can't pose these challenges to them. It might not be their thing.
"Not their thing"? Then whose thing is it?
What about the guests?
I have an idea.
-We'll have guests on every episode. -The guests.
Jonathan Cohen, excellent.
How's it going?
Laura Felpin, amazing.
-That's a picture. -Sorry.
Paul Mirabel, excellent.
I'll add one more.
-No way! -Yes.
Valérie Lemercier?
Mommy is here.
We've got everything.
We just need to decide the prize money.
€50,000!
People are not going to believe that we're actually taking notes here.
Do you want to see what we wrote?
McDermott, I think we have Season 2.
Don't fuck it up!
Comedy Class 2.
COMEDY CLASS BY ÉRIC AND RAMZY
Here we go! New season of Comedy Class, new rules.
This year, 12 acts have already been chosen.
To reach the final, they'll have to complete four challenges.
What the Spanish would call challenges "de la muerte."
Carte Blanche.
Absurd.
Black Comedy, and the Roast.
How will you choose the winner?
Jeff Bezos has given us some help.
No spoilers, though.
-Fine. -Is that okay with you?
That's okay. Let's find out who our 12 acts are.
They'll have 60 seconds to introduce themselves,
and most importantly, to make us laugh, Ramzy.
No one's getting eliminated yet. Let's get to know them first.
We'll play the bad guys later, when the challenges start.
Wow!
Here we go!
-Thank you. -What a great atmosphere!
You still like us, don't you?
We're a bit like old uncles, aren't we?
Yeah. We have 12 up-and-coming young comedians backstage.
-Last year's show wasn't exactly great. -True.
We know Season 1 was nothing to write home about.
Although at the end, we managed to find some gems.
But this season, we're staying in Paris, since it was clear that in the provinces…
No, I'm kidding!
The outskirts of Paris aren't exactly the provinces.
-Évry is the limit. -It's the provinces.
They'll come out and have 60 seconds to introduce themselves.
It's the first challenge, but no one will be eliminated.
-We wanted to call it "69 Seconds." -Yeah, but Amazon said no.
The main thing we expect from 60 Seconds is the right energy.
Start the clock! 60 seconds.
That goes by fast. If it sucks, it's over quickly.
-It's important, but it's not decisive. -Not decisive.
-There's 60 Minutes, but not 60 Seconds. -Yeah, to die.
There's 50 Minutes Inside, but there's never been a 60 Seconds.
-Wait, there has. -Kyan Khojandi!
-We stole his idea! -We stole it.
-Bref… -Bref, we stole his idea. 60 Seconds.
Let the game begin!
60 SECONDS
-Let's welcome our first contestant. -Our first contestant.
Enzo Ricci, you're up!
We've been waiting for this for weeks.
It's happening! Comedy Class, Season 2, right now!
ENZO RICCI 27 YEARS OLD
Hello everyone. It's great to be here on Comedy Class.
Hopefully, this will get me somewhere.
I'm 27 years old.
I live in the suburbs of Paris, in Seine-Saint-Denis.
I have a roommate.
I hope this gets me somewhere.
My roommate is cool. I've known her for 27 years.
We love each other so much. Her name is "Mom."
We went to the supermarket recently,
and that's when I knew I was ready to make it on my own.
We were at the cash register.
She went to get something and left me on my own, but I didn't cry.
It was weird. The cashier said,
"Sorry, sir, but you need to get out of the cart now."
Éric, Ramzy, Comedy Class, it's great to be here. I'm Enzo Ricci.
Wait, wait, wait!
Mom, I got here safe. Love you!
Thanks for opening the show.
I like him.
I love his delivery. Every word hits the target.
-He's got a star quality. -Yeah.
-Not like us. -Right.
There's no time for them to elaborate. It's all about their vibe.
-Let's see the vibe of… -Tristan Pierre.
Good evening.
TRISTAN PIERRE 25 YEARS OLD
Let's get to know each other.
Do you know "The Song of Truth"? No, because I made it up.
It's easy.
Clap your hands to keep the beat and I'll sing a shameful confession.
If you've done the same thing, keep clapping. Got it?
Okay, start clapping.
Have you ever pooped On the living room carpet
When your parents told you not to?
I thought we'd have a moment together.
You guys kept clapping over there.
"My parents said it was okay."
Okay, that's me. Nice to meet you.
I'm short. I'm 165.5 cm tall, or 166 cm for the ladies.
My name "Pierre" means "stone." First name Tristan, last name Pierre.
I make stone cold jokes and songs.
"Is there anything he can't do?" Make love. I'm kidding.
I do fuck, but moms only! Sorry.
Thanks. Take care, everyone.
-Man. -Holy cow!
I didn't see that coming.
-I didn't like him at first. -I thought, "No way."
I didn't think he'd be able to make me laugh.
Then, boom!
Tristan Pierre!
For the ladies.
Next up, we have Camille Fievez.
It's so flattering to be here, but I'm scared.
That's the only thing I feel. Fear.
My name is Camille, and I'm 36 years old.
I've been a mom for a year and a half.
Thanks.
Stop, I only have 60 seconds!
I just want to say hi to my baby who's home alone watching me.
You can play with your tablet when you're done.
I'd also like to say hi to my husband who's in the audience.
He's the guy who looks like a cuckold in the front row.
Please laugh because I really need the €50,000.
I need it for a surgery for my kid.
It would be life-changing for her if her mom had huge tits.
So, yeah… There's one thing you should know about me.
I only have one flaw. I'm a thief. I can't help stealing stuff.
This jacket isn't mine, it's obviously Ramzy's.
I'd never pick something this ugly.
-Thank you so much. -Well done!
Great job, Camille.
Just a quick remark about the last joke.
-Normally, Arabs are the ones who steal. -Thank you. It was a mistake.
-A scripting mistake. Thank you. -A scripting mistake.
Our next act is someone with a good-natured spirit.
Étienne Lautrette.
-He looks nice. -I like his outfit.
ÉTIENNE LAUTRETTE 34 YEARS OLD
My name is Étienne, I live in Paris, but I grew up in Southwest France.
It's a good place to live.
Unless you're a duck, then it's not ideal.
We have 800 ways to eat you.
That guy there? That's me. My name is Étienne Lautrette.
Let me tell you how I found myself in this situation.
It all started when I came across an ad.
It was for a fat Freddie Mercury look-alike competition.
When I got there,
the casting director said, "Perfect timing!"
"This year, we don't have any chubby 35-year-olds
who dress like fishermen,
and look like they have at least three moustaches."
Hey, that's enough.
I think that's all for today.
Thank you so much!
Well done, Étienne!
That was a lot to fit in 60 seconds.
-That's ballsy. -That's gutsy.
-All right, next. -Anne Boissard.
I want Éric and Ramzy to know who I am and what my comedy's about.
The way I write.
I want them to see who I really am.
ANNE BOISSARD 33 YEARS OLD
They told me to introduce myself in 60 seconds.
So I asked around to see how people would describe me.
I got some feedback from my exes.
One of them is in prison,
another is bipolar,
and one of my exes' lawyer…
That ex is a big movie star. I'm not supposed to be near him.
Is this okay, Ramzy? I hope I'm not too close.
My other exes agree that I'm great.
Let me just check how much time I have left.
Ten meters, Ramzy.
I'm kidding.
It's a smart watch, okay?
The cops in Bobigny are watching, that's all.
I think they're calling me actually. I'll go now. Thanks so much.
-Anne Boissard. -Anne Boissard!
She's in trouble with the law.
-So good. -Really charming.
Yeah, it was great. We're in for a great evening.
Evening? It's midday.
Our next act looks pretty funny.
Let me show you a photo of him first because he looks pretty weird.
His name is Victor Vauchez. Show him some love!
We are many. Being chosen as one of the 12 acts really means something.
This is a super tough challenge.
I hope it's the beginning of a beautiful adventure.
VICTOR VAUCHEZ 24 YEARS OLD
Nice to meet you, I'm Victor.
I'm a classic French guy.
No one ever asks me where I'm from.
They're just like, "That guy? He's my neighbor."
I could live in any era.
This is what a Gaul looked like.
A French soldier from WWI.
I could play either a resistance fighter or a collaborator in a movie.
Resistance, collaborator.
Well, it's been a minute.
Thanks for listening.
Well done, Victor!
The next name you'll hear is utterly bizarre.
But it's very funny. Poulet de Feu.
I do stand-up, but that's not how I started.
POULET DE FEU 25 YEARS OLD
I started out as Éric's imaginary friend.
Yeah.
We went through a lot together. Then he met Ramzy and abandoned me.
-I'm doing this to win you back, Éric. -Here I am.
Don't you remember the good times we had?
Look at us together.
This is us when he graduated from high school.
This is us at a party.
Here I just took a selfie.
I was happy to be at the buffet.
If you can see me, it means that I've become your imaginary friend.
Let me answer the question that's on everyone's mind.
Yes, I cut my own hair.
No, it wasn't what I had in mind when I picked up the scissors.
Of course it wasn't.
Another reason I'm doing this show
is because I'd really like to win the €50 prize.
It could make a huge difference in my account balance.
-Thanks for your attention. -Well done!
She really was my imaginary friend.
If you don't want her anymore, can I have her?
Sure, I had her for a long time.
Apparently, she's been after you for 30 years.
Next up, we have Dudley.
-Go ahead, Dudley. -Dudley!
DUDLEY 28 YEARS OLD
People might have questions because I'm different.
Some people are like…
"If he said he just got out of jail, I'd believe him."
"But I'd also believe him if he said he sucked dicks in prison."
"I'd believe him, too."
Only one of those is true.
I grew up on the streets.
And even with my background, the truth is, I'm a huge diva.
I'm a huge diva. Give me glitter and sparkle. I love it!
I'm not even gay, I'm just delicate.
What can I say? I'm cute.
When I was little, I dreamed of doing a musical about life in the hood.
What time is it? Time to deal drugs
We're selling weed
All for the clients!
Dealers, The Musical: Love in the Cellar
That's all I have for you. Thank you for listening.
-Dudley! -Thank you, Dudley!
-This is fun. -I love this show.
-Up next is Appoline. -Appoline!
APPOLINE 21 YEARS OLD
My name is Appoline, I'm from the Vosges. I bet you're all really jealous.
The Vosges is a department in the Grand Est region.
We're known for two things: quiche, and, well, the Vosges mountains.
I'm here because I want to represent all the 21-year-old women…
Well, those from my village, so that's just me and Géraldine.
Géraldine is my best friend. We even have the same ex.
Her brother.
I'm not gonna lie, I'm also here for the 50K.
The 50 Kevins from my village.
I'm kidding. There are also the Kylians.
Repping the Vosges! Yeah, I'm a redneck. Thank you!
That was Appoline.
I didn't expect that.
Our next… What's going on?
What the hell? What the fuck is wrong with you?
-He said, "Allahu Akbar." -My God.
I heard that too.
He was coming straight for my chair.
Luckily, I saw him before it was too late.
-He had a pocketknife. -He ran off when we shouted at him.
Shows you how easy it is to stop an attack.
"What are you doing?"
It makes them panic. "Sorry…"
Let's welcome Antony Giuliani!
Good evening!
ANTONY GIULIANI 30 YEARS OLD
What I love about humor is that it's a fantastic way
to share important messages.
The first message I'd like to share on this show
is that I'm looking for an apartment.
I'm really struggling.
You'll see me wearing the same clothes in the next round.
Here's my application.
Let me join you in the audience.
Here, it has my number and my ex's too, just to piss her off.
Here you go. Any property owners here?
He's asking if there are any property owners!
Have you got a room to spare?
-Maybe, yeah. -Really?
I'll call you later. Thanks so much, guys.
My budget? It depends how far I make it on the show.
I'll give this to you guys too. Don't hesitate to call me. Thanks.
I'll tell some jokes next time.
My jokes are good enough for me to rent somewhere. Thanks.
Bye, guys!
Antony Giuliani!
Pretty charming, Antony Giuliani.
Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to welcome Violaine Henry.
VIOLAINE HENRY 38 YEARS OLD
All my friends have 7-year-old kids.
I get along great with them. We can swap T-shirts.
Maybe if I had more money, I could afford more than half a T-shirt.
Because I spend a lot of money on traveling.
I love traveling, and I have a unique trait.
I only fall in love abroad.
If you say, "Guten Tag," "Assalamu alaikum," "Hija de puta,"
my eyes light up.
Some people go to bars, I go to Terminal 2 at the airport.
"There are too many foreigners in France." I don't think so.
I can say "call me" in 17 different languages.
Thank you.
Ladies and gentlemen, the final contestant.
Antek!
Sixty seconds go fast.
You step out on stage and it's already over.
You've just got time for a few quick jokes.
I hope I can surprise them.
ANTEK 33 YEARS OLD
I don't know what vibe I give off, but a lot of people tell me,
"You look like a winner."
It seems I have an advantage in the looks department. Sorry!
My name is Antek. It's not a very common name.
There are only two famous Anteks, me and a porn star in Poland.
If you look me up online,
just remember that's a mic in front of my mouth.
Since a lot of people will be watching, I'd like to talk about my charity.
I'm the ambassador for the charity for Ed Sheeran's cousin's lookalikes.
If you like folk music and redheads, give me a call.
Thanks for your attention.
Well done, Antek.
I really like Antek.
Ramzy, what are your final thoughts on our 12 contestants?
We've already got some favorites.
I don't know who'll make it to the end. I think they're all great.
Did you like 60 Seconds?
Yes!
Great.
Thanks so much. Have a great evening!
-Thanks. Bye. -Bye.
This is crazy. We were here 25 years ago.
We used to tell each other jokes,
and, all of a sudden, we were performing on stage.
I remember my mom was sitting there.
Oh, yeah! She had her legs spread open.
I shouldn't have said that. Sorry.
No, it wasn't her. It was your dad.
That stuck with me.
You didn't like the fact that he wore skirts.
He said he was Scottish.
He's Algerian.
He just wanted to show his balls during the show.
Habib from Scotland? Yeah, right.
Don't laugh at that.
That's how that whole thing started…
Now, you say it like it's cool, but at the time, you were like, "No!"
I remember my mom came in,
walked straight up, stood in front of us, and said,
"You make people laugh?"
Typical parents!
GREENROOM - STAGE
The whiteboard. I'd come in like this, I'd take it.
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
We're going to explain a word to you.
We don't know what that word is.
Tonight's word is…
-Carthaginian! -No, look, Éric.
C-A-R-T-R-A-G-T.
-Carte Blanche. -Carte Blanche.
It's time for Carte Blanche.
Having carte blanche won't fill an empty wallet.
-Coming up next. -Carte Blanche. n empty wallet.