I kiss your head.. Hassan Al-Ballam apologizes to George Wassouf after imitating him in the circus

Kuwaiti artist Hassan Al-Ballam sparked widespread controversy after imitating artist George Wassouf, which led the audience to believe that he was mocking Wassouf’s health condition. This imitation sparked a lot of criticism from viewers who saw it as mockery of his illness. Get the latest celebrity ads directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars.

Hassan Al-Ballam explains the reason for his imitation and apologizes

Hassan Al Ballam posted a video on his Snapchat account apologizing to the artist George Wassouf, confirming that his imitation of him was out of love and appreciation, not mockery. Al Ballam said: “I apologize to you and kiss your head, Abu Wadih, but I do not want to justify, every person can be right and wrong,” and he indicated that he only meant to express his admiration and appreciation for Wassouf’s talent.

Reactions to Hassan Al Ballam's imitation

Al-Ballam explained that he received mixed reactions from the audience, as some attacked him, while others received his imitation with laughter. However, what affected him the most was the comment of the Lebanese media figure, Nishan, which made him reconsider his behavior. Al-Ballam confirmed that he does not see his apology as a loss of his value, but rather as a kind of respect and appreciation for the artist George Wassouf.

Nishan's comment on the tradition of Al-Ballam Media figure Nishan played a prominent role in bringing about change in Al-Ballam’s position, as he commented, saying: “Mocking illness is not art, and belittling a stature like George Wassouf is not audacity.” Nishan added that respect is what distinguishes a true artist from a pretender to art, pointing out that respecting the suffering of others is part of culture and high art. Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive podcast that provides you with everything you need to know in a few minutes via the Special app.

Details of the scene of Hassan Al-Ballam imitating George Wassouf

The controversy dates back to an episode of the series “The Circus,” where Al-Ballam imitated George Wassouf in a scene that featured him as a guest on the “Big Time” program, which hosted the artist Asala and the media figure Amr Adeeb. In this scene, Al-Ballam embodied the character of George Wassouf in a sarcastic way, including imitating his style of speech, movements, and facial expressions, while Dawood Hussein played the character of Amr Adeeb. This imitation was not admired by the audience, as some considered it a mockery of Wassouf’s illness.