Hala Sarhan Comments on Ahmed Al-Musallmani’s Decision to Ban Fortune-Tellers on TV

Media personality Hala Sarhan supports Ahmed Al-Musallmani’s decision to ban fortune-tellers from TV shows, calls for stricter laws to protect citizens and celebrities, and clarifies the controversy surrounding a viral video from Beirut.

  Sat , December 27 2025 / 03:39 PM Updated At: 2025-12-27 15:39:56

📌 Support for the Ban on Fortune-Tellers
Hala Sarhan shared her thoughts on X regarding the decision of Ahmed Al-Musallmani, head of the National Media Authority, to ban fortune-tellers from appearing on television programs.
She wrote:
"A great decision, much appreciated, Mr. Ahmed Al-Musallmani. We hope for measures to prevent overstepping, insults, defamation, image and video manipulation, and a law to punish misuse of the internet and social media to attack citizens and celebrities for money and fame" 🌟📺💬.

🎬 Clarifying the Beirut Video Controversy
Hala Sarhan broke her silence regarding a viral video from the Arab Media Forum in Beirut that showed her in an awkward moment with a young Lebanese reporter.
She emphasized that the video was taken out of context, causing unnecessary controversy, and that the incident was meant as a lighthearted joke with no negative intent 😅✨.

💬 Statements During the Dialogue Session
During a panel hosted by journalist Nishan titled “Towards an Arab Media Charter to Support Sustainable Development”, Hala Sarhan said:
"I hugged the reporter and kissed her, and told her: ‘You’re a smart journalist because you insist on asking questions.’ So why wasn’t this part shown?" 🫂🎤
She added:
"I’m upset because they turned a kind moment into a trivial issue. Did they report that I hugged and kissed her and told her she was smart?"

📢 Support from the Lebanese Minister of Information
Lebanese Minister of Information Dr. Paul Marquess confirmed that the video was edited and manipulated to mislead viewers, highlighting the importance of verifying information in modern media 📺📰.

💡 The Importance of Verifying Information
This controversy demonstrates how modern media can shape narratives and distort events, emphasizing the necessity of accurate and reliable reporting before sharing on social media platforms 🌟💬📌.

💌 Closing for Social Engagement
Follow Hala Sarhan and draw inspiration from her responsible stance in supporting national decisions and protecting the public and celebrities from media misinformation 🌟📺💖.

 

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