Talk show host Jan Kraus ejected artist David Černý and three lookalikes from a Prague theatre production after a timing dispute over their arrival, according to reports from outlets including tyden.cz and blesk.cz. The confrontation at Divadlo Ponec resulted in production staff hastily securing a replacement guest, evangelical pastor Miloš Rejchrt, as witnesses reported raised voices and security intervention.
Timing Dispute Sparks Confrontation at Prague Theatre
According to blesk.cz, the incident began before cameras started rolling at Divadlo Ponec. David Černý arrived accompanied by three men in dark suits, wigs, and fake moustaches. The group included documentarian David Čálek, film creator Jaroslav Pašmik, and dancer Petr Krušelnický, who served as lookalikes for the artist.
Jan Kraus enforces a strict policy requiring guests to arrive up to an hour before recording begins. Tyden.cz reported that while the artist maintained one member of the group was on time and the others arrived fifteen minutes before the start, the host insisted the group turned up late and a replacement had already been lined up.
On-Air Host Intervenes and Removes Guests
According to blesk.cz, Jan Kraus shouted that the production was his show and no one would do as they pleased in it. Witnesses stated the host threatened to visit one of the artist’s exhibitions and disrupt it in return. Security guards ultimately escorted the group out of the studio before filming commenced.
Following the dismissal, production quickly arranged for evangelical pastor Miloš Rejchrt to step in as a guest, as reported by tyden.cz. David Černý later commented to media sources that he had not seen the host look so unrelaxed in several years.
Context Behind the Provocateur’s Public Stunts
David Černý gained widespread public attention around January 2009 as the creator of Entropa, an eight-ton sculpture commissioned for the Czech presidency of the Council of the European Union in Brussels, according to historical coverage cited by tyden.cz and blesk.cz. The artwork drew controversy and criticism from Bulgarian representatives, who had their country’s section covered with a black cloth.
Other notable works associated with the artist include a pink-painted tank from 1991, fiberglass babies crawling on the Žižkov Television Tower, and a raised middle finger installation directed toward Prague Castle, according to source archives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was involved in the talk show incident with Jan Kraus?
According to tyden.cz and blesk.cz, the confrontation involved talk show host Jan Kraus and artist David Černý, who arrived with three lookalikes: David Čálek, Jaroslav Pašmik, and Petr Krušelnický.
Why were the guests removed from the studio?
According to blesk.cz, the host ejected the group due to a dispute over arrival times before the recording began at Divadlo Ponec.
Who replaced David Černý on the show?
According to tyden.cz, production brought in evangelical pastor Miloš Rejchrt as a replacement guest after the removal.
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