Nicolas Sarkozy Shares the Limelight at Carla Bruni Comeback Show

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THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: Carla Bruni was supposed to be the star of the show, writes Rory Mulholland. And her husband Nicolas Sarkozy was none too pleased at being asked about his political aspirations

It was the sultry supermodel-turned-singer in the spotlight who should have captivated the audience, but the real star of Carla Bruni's comeback show was her diminutive political husband tucked backstage.

As Bruni resumed her stage career with a sell-out concert in Paris, Mr Sarkozy, who has kept France guessing about whether he plans another run at the presidency, was greeted with rapturous applause and chants of "Nicolas, Nicolas!" when he slipped into a back row seat next to the sound engineer at the Casino de Paris on Saturday night.

The conservative politician was mobbed by fans seeking autographs and photos and calling for François Hollande, the current Socialist president, to "Get out" and for "Nicolas" to return to the fray. Read on and comment » | Rory Mulholland, Paris | Sunday, November 24, 2013