Faustine Bollaert has a gift. That of collecting with kindness very painful testimonies and therefore ask questions gently so as not to rush his guests who come on his show to speak with their hearts openly. Since 2017, the 45-year-old host has hosted “It starts today”, the cult meeting afternoons from France 2. A program during which all topics can be mentioned: domestic violence, school bullying or even addictions. This January 6, from 1:50 p.m., the channel will offer this theme for its first broadcast of 2025: “They shared the same man with one of their relatives“.
A situation that is unusual to say the least but which nevertheless happened to Caroline. This woman of around fifty came to say that his daughter was in a relationship with her father-in-law for 17 years! In front of Maxime Chattam’s wife, she recounts this day when she discovered everything. Initially, the situation was rather banal since her daughter left the family home to settle down”at a friend’s house“. You least, that’s what she made her mother believe since it wasn’t the case. “In fact, she moved in with my ex-partner” reveals Caroline.
It was then that the sky fell on his head. “I had a traumatic shock. I collapsed. I cried. I wanted to scream but nothing came out (…) I didn’t understand” adds the mother who hid this news from those close to him for a year. In tears, the presenter then got up to hug and kiss her. Caroline kept everything to herself in order, as she explains, to “protect your little ones“. Her two other children aged 8 and 9. What happened next? Response, on France 2, this January 6, from 1:50 p.m.
Faustine Bollaert: her mental preparation before filming “It starts today”
This January 6, the other theme of the show will be: “A heavenly vacation gone wrong“. During an interview at Leisure TVAbbie and Peter’s mom revealed how she prepares before meeting her guests. “I mentalize, like an athlete, and preparing to hit a truck in the face. I will focus on listening and put my emotions at bay to live them afterwards. It’s a protection mechanism“, confides the former host of “Meilleur pâtissier” on M6 who reveals, at the same time, “often work on managing emotions with [un] psy“.
Seeing a psychologist, opening up, makes sense for Faustine Bollaert. “I was not trained to exorcise the strongest emotions. I am alone in front of my guests and, sometimes, I need to free my words“she adds to our colleagues. She adds important information regarding her show. Voyeurism is out of the question! “I don’t like gratuitous voyeurism. For example, one of the shows dealt with the loss of a child. I wouldn’t have done it if it hadn’t been for parents who felt the need to speak their truth.” specifies the pretty brunette.
