Jean-Pierre Foucault returns for 2026, he “will be in control” of the election

Timeless, unbreakable, unbeatable. Superlatives are lacking in the face of the longevity of Jean-Pierre Foucault which has just hosted its 30th ceremony last December.

And to put an end to the rumors born on social networks, the 77-year-old host said this Tuesday, January 7, 2025, on the microphone ofEurope 1that he was going to present the Miss France election in 2026.

Host since 1995

“I have very bad news to announce to my detractors,” he said, not without a touch of irony. “I think I will be in command of the 31st. »

“Do you think so, or are you sure?” “, then replied the journalist, Thomas Isle. “I am sure of it,” said Jean-Pierre Foucault, in order to dispel any misunderstanding.

A real feat. The famous presenter of Who wants to make millions?has hosted Miss France since 1995. On December 14, 2024, it was again he who oversaw the coronation of Angélique Angarni-Filopon, Miss France 2025, at Futuroscope.

Leaving soon?

This is not the first time that the subject of his ouster has come up in the debate. In 2022, Here is revealed that the new president of the Miss France company, Alexia Laroche-Joubert, was pushing him towards the exit. She had also defended herself against it.

Regarding a possible end to his participation in the program, Jean-Pierre Foucault replied: “Whether it is the Miss France company, TF1 of course and myself, I think that in good understanding, we will make the decision and it is not a blogger who will announce it for us. »

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