It was July 3, 2000. Jean-Pierre Foucault presented for the first time in France Who wants to be a millionaire. The program quickly became a cult classic with a host at the helm who was as serious as he was teasing, appreciated by candidates and viewers alike. While Camille Combal has since taken over the reins of the show, it is another famous presenter who will ask the fateful question: “Is that your last word?”
For the 25th anniversary of the program, TF1 commissioned Arthur to do two special evenings. His only condition? That Jean-Pierre Foucault participate in this anniversary.It was a no-brainer. I wouldn’t have done it if he hadn’t,” says the producer to TV Magazine. For the third time since he left his place, the historical host of the program will be among the guests. Which is not going to make him feel any slight anxiety: “Because it’s ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ and not ‘Who Wants to Be a Fool?'”, he says humorously to our colleagues.
Jean-Pierre Foucault calls on a famous champion for the telephone call
Jean-Pierre Foucault will be accompanied by Jean-Luc Lemoine with whom he will play for the Ruban rose association, which fights against breast cancer. A choice that he explains: “ I like him, he has a fairly significant culture, different from mine, especially in sports.” To put all the chances on his side, the presenter of the Miss France competition has a major telephone joker: Paul El Kharrat.
Not a little proud to have the great champion of 12 Midday Shots with him, he launches: “ I think the other pairs wanted it, but we fired first.” Many personalities have answered the call for this big comeback. For the first evening, scheduled for September 20, Florence Foresti will be performing in a duo with…
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