France, Dec. 6 -- One of France's most popular YouTube celebrities has been detained for a second day of questioning by police investigating charges he raped several young women in recent years

Norman Thavaud, who shot to fame with quirky send-ups of everyday events, is facing accusations from six alleged victims, according to French daily Liberation, which first reported his detention.

Initially taken into police custody on Monday, the Paris prosecutors office has confirmed that his questioning has been extended into this Tuesday.

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