A recent segment on a popular morning talk show has drawn attention after the hosts humorously commented on the appearance of individuals mistakenly linked to a major museum theft.
During a broadcast, the conversation turned to the high-profile robbery at the Louvre in Paris last month, where jewels valued at over $100 million were stolen. While discussing the case, the hosts reviewed images circulating online that were purported to be of the suspects.
Upon seeing the photographs, one host remarked on the men’s looks, calling them “hot” and “handsome,” while a guest co-host joked they were the “best looking thieves” he’d seen. The host quickly clarified that the comments were in jest and did not mean to condone criminal activity.
The discussion also touched on security lapses, with the hosts expressing disbelief that the museum’s reported access code was simply the institution’s own name.
However, it was later revealed that the widely shared images were not connected to the recent Louvre theft at all. The photographs are reportedly several years old, with one of the men previously featured in an online article about attractive individuals who had been arrested. The actual suspects in custody have not had their mugshots publicly released.
Authorities described those arrested as local individuals, noting a trend of people without deep ties to organized crime engaging in serious offenses. The incident has highlighted how quickly misinformation, coupled with viral social media reactions, can spread in the wake of a major news event.
