An essential figure on France Télévisions, Stéphane Bern is undoubtedly one of viewers' favorite presenters. He was also named best host of the year during the first edition of the TL Awards in September 2024. A distinction that the audiences regularly confirm, since his appearances on the small screen are always crowned with success. Whether History Secrets, Let yourself be guided which he hosts in duo with Lòrant Deutsh, or the series Bellefondwhere he plays a former prosecutor who became a lawyer, he attracts millions of viewers each time. And there is no doubt that there will be just as many of them in front of La Grande Soirée of the 31st of Parisa program broadcast on Tuesday December 31, 2024 at 9:05 p.m. on France 2!
“Which is funny…“: Stéphane Bern reveals an amusing anecdote about the filming of The Big Evening of the 31st
Stéphane Bern has been the master of ceremonies for New Year's Eve for five years now. A role that the 61-year-old host takes on with even more joy since the program has been live since last year, as he confided in an exclusive interview to Tele-Leisure. “I find that live brings a lot, it's very pleasant. There is an atmosphere, a special atmosphere that evening“, he explains, before sharing an astonishing anecdote. “What's funny is that I'm very focused on work and around me, on set, there are only people celebrating, drinking, eating! It's very, very weird: there's a guy who runs the shop and everyone is partying around it.“, he laughs.
“I went through hardships” : Stéphane Bern talks about the year 2024
As a new year arrives, it is the ideal time to take stock of the one that has just passed. Questioned on this subject, Stéphane Bern does not paint an idyllic picture of these last twelve months, but responds to Tele-Leisure with sincerity. “I have been through hardships and been betrayed in friendship. I've experienced some bad things this year, but I'm lucky enough to be surrounded by people, to be happy in love, which helps anyway, and to do things that I'm still as passionate about. Basically, it balances on the balance beam“, the host tells us. Philosopher, the presenter adds: “Those who have hurt me, I let providence take care of them and for the rest, I try to do good around me, to save the heritage as much as I can. You know, my voluntary activities have taken on more importance, if not more, than my professional activities: heritage, helping others, doing galas for charities, raising money for causes that touch me .” And Stéphane Bern concludes with humor: “Maybe I'm trying to buy my way to heaven!“
