Charlize Theron scolds French TV presenter for planting a kiss on unsuspecting interpreter's cheeky

Charlize Theron scolded a French TV presenter in an awkward interview after he kissed her female interpreter without her permission. 

The 43-year-old Hollywood heavyweight looked astonished when Cyril Hanouna, 44, approached the interpreter, known as Nadia, and planted a kiss on her cheek shortly before she boldly stated: ‘Maybe ask next time?’ on Touche pas a mon poste.

Her Long Shot co-star Seth Rogan, 37, who was also in the promotional interview, echoed her statement with a simple ‘yes’ before Cyril appeared awkward. 

Charlize has been blazing the promo trail with Seth and it was their turn for a round of appearances in France, which led to the tense moment on-screen.

Internet users soon flooded Twitter with praise for the star, while the clip has gone viral and in some places garnered over 1.24 million views in a day 

Charlize was lauded for standing up for her female interpreter, named as Nadia, and have slammed Hanouna. Some stressed the awkward atmosphere on the show, while others let loose on Hanouna. Most also praised Theron for standing up to him. 

Shocking: Charlize Theron scolded a French TV presenter in an awkward interview after he kissed her female interpreter without her permission

Alarming: The 43-year-old Hollywood heavyweight looked astonished when Cyril Hanouna, 44, approached the interpreter, known as Nadia, and planted a kiss on her cheek shortly before she boldly stated: ‘Maybe ask next time?’ on Touche pas a mon poste

There had apparently been translation and communication problems from the very beginning of the interview, with Hanouna finally giving up and asking interpreters to make their way to the stars.

It has been reported that it is not the first time the show has been embroiled in scandal and accused of sexism.

Other incidents including a man kissing a woman’s breasts without her consent which led to her filing a complaint for sexual assault, according to local media.