Greek actor and creator Lakis Lazopoulos said during a television interview that the door of public broadcaster ERT is permanently closed to him. He made the statement during an appearance on the show Studio stis 3, following the recent move of the hosting duo to private television channel SKAI.
Speaking during a discussion about television changes for the current season, Lazopoulos took the floor to explain why he had not appeared on the public network. He stated that he had never visited ERT because its doors were closed to him, adding that it was fortunate the hosts had moved to SKAI so that they could finally meet.
Hosting Duo Clarifies Effort
During the broadcast, co-host Thanasis Anagnostopoulos sought to clarify their side of the situation. Anagnostopoulos told Lazopoulos that the presenting team had made efforts to arrange a meeting with him while at the public broadcaster.
Lazopoulos acknowledged their statement, replying that he knew they had tried. However, he insisted on his initial position, repeating that the door of ERT remains permanently closed to him.
Background on Broadcasters and Presenters
Lazopoulos is a prominent Greek actor, playwright, and satirical television performer who has created and starred in numerous stage and screen productions. ERT, the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation, is the state-owned public television and radio broadcaster of Greece. SKAI TV is a nationwide commercial television channel based in Athens. Presenters Nancy Zampetoglou and Thanasis Anagnostopoulos are a well-known television hosting duo who previously hosted programming on ERT before moving to SKAI for the new broadcasting season.
No Expectations of Change
When Zampetoglou and Anagnostopoulos raised the possibility that institutional balances at ERT might change in the future, Lazopoulos dismissed the idea. He concluded his remarks by stating that such balances do not change.
Lazopoulos added that even if conditions were to alter, new individuals coming in would also keep the door closed. He stated that everyone in those positions has learned to keep the door shut where necessary.
