Cristiano Ronaldo Once Invited TBT9 Columnist Amélie Bitoun to Lunch, She Reveals
A TBT9 columnist’s decade-old encounter with football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has resurfaced, revealing a surprising invitation and a candid assessment of the athlete’s personality. Amélie Bitoun, a regular on the daily program presented by Cyril Hanouna, disclosed on Friday, November 28, 2025, that Ronaldo extended a lunch invitation to her several years prior, before his relationship with Georgina Rodriguez began.
The story initially gained traction after a discussion on Hanouna’s show, prompting questions about the nature of the interaction. “Amélie Bitoun. Wait, do we have the video? There’s an interview with you that’s running. It’s important because there we’re linking two important topics. Who says Cristiano Ronaldo hit on you? What’s this story?” Hanouna inquired, according to reports. Bitoun confirmed the account, recounting an incident from almost ten years ago.
While dining with a friend, Bitoun was approached by a waiter with unexpected news. “Look, the bill is paid,” the waiter reportedly said. Upon inquiring about the generous gesture, she learned that Cristiano Ronaldo, who was also at the restaurant, had offered to cover their meal and even extended a personal invitation. “And there, the waiter said to me: ‘Listen, there is Cristiano Ronaldo who is in the restaurant and he invites you to lunch’. He gives me a paper with Cristiano Ronaldo’s phone number,” Bitoun revealed.
Bitoun accepted the invitation, leading to a lunch meeting she described as “very nice.” She even shared a FaceTime call with her son during the meal, who was reportedly astonished by the situation. However, the columnist emphasized that the encounter did not evolve beyond a single lunch, and she wasn’t particularly interested in pursuing a relationship with the Portuguese footballer.
The primary reason, according to Bitoun, was Ronaldo’s perceived self-absorption. “He would only talk about him,” she stated, describing him as “very self-centered.” Despite the initial gesture and the excitement of the invitation, Bitoun found the conversation lacked depth and genuine connection. The story offers a glimpse into a lesser-known anecdote surrounding one of the world’s most recognizable athletes, highlighting a moment of unexpected attention and a refreshingly honest assessment of his personality.
