Since December 2, Benoît strings together victories in Don’t forget the lyrics on France 2. The young man took 2 years before feeling ready to come back even though he had been defeated the first time by Charlotte, who has since become his friend. Every day, the current Maestro puts his title back on the line with the hope of keeping his precious silver microphone. Last night, Friday January 10, the reigning champion achieved a great feat since he became the candidate with the greatest number of victories in the Nagui game. Indeed, it was Louis who held this record until then and it is therefore a great success for Benoît and his 66 victories at the time compared to 65 for the streamer who became a father in 2024. Still on the podium as a great third after overtaking Kevin, then Caroline. Teasingly, the latter reacted on Instagram to her exit from the top 3: “Ohlala here I am outside the podium. A huge congratulations to Benoît who never ceases to impress with the passion with which he sings only by the extent of his knowledge! What a job.” After these two candidates, it remained for the champion to overtake Laurens and Margaux to reach the top. The champion is not there yet, of course, but moved up one step into the top 3 this Saturday, January 11.
Indeed, back in Don’t forget the lyrics, Benoît therefore had 66 victories on the clock for 437,000 euros. He won a 67th victory in the first part of the show but unfortunately did not meet with success during the final event during which he could win up to 20,000 additional euros. Building on his victory, he put his title back on the line in the second part of the show against a certain Cristel who made his debut on “Exit time” by Sheila. The candidate failed to shine against the champion and the latter therefore added a victory to his tally. At the end of the show, he had the opportunity to try his luck to win 20,000 euros and perhaps reach the winnings amount of Laurens who won 457,000 euros during his visit between October and November 2023. Benoît hung on throughout the song and it was not his happiness when Cruella, the voice-over of the France 2 music show, validated his answers. Speechless, the candidate jumped for joy and rushed to join his emotional mother and sister in the stands. With these 20,000 euros added to his kitty, the champion therefore arrives at 457,000 euros and goes second, tied with Laurens.
Nagui is over the moon for his champion!
Very happy for his candidate, Nagui hugged him and said: “It’s done! The second best Maestro, tied with Laurens, is Benoît! He has 457,000 euros in 68 victories and he will be there on Monday”. Our colleagues from TV 7 days questioned Benoît about this exploit and asked him if he had had the opportunity to speak with Laurens. Affirmative. “Laurens knows everything, I don’t even need to keep him informed (laughs). But yes, we talked about it and he doesn’t blame me at all, not at all!”he assured. On Instagram, viewers are also very happy for the champion and many of them commented on the publication of the France 2 show page. We were able to read: “You made us go through all the emotions this evening. 2nd tied with Laurens, what a magnificent journey. Congratulations!! And it’s not over”, “Too strong! Will he dethrone Queen Margaux? “, “I was super stressed! But it’s great”, “It’s so good, the show before gave me so much fear.” but also “So happy for you Benoît. I was in apnea throughout the joint song. Go to the first place”. To be continued!
