Florent Pagny waging a fierce fight against
lung cancer for almost three years. Diagnosed in early 2022, he put his career on hold to focus on his health. Fortunately, he was able to count on the unwavering support of his loved ones. His son
Inca chose to put down her backpack to stay by her side, while her daughter Ael expressed his love and admiration through a photo book dedicated to his father. Today in remission, the singer remains vigilant thanks to regular medical check-ups, determined not to let the disease resurface. Always as generous with his audience, he continues to share his memories, like those of his first adventure Star Academy. An experience that he recounted with emotion to Télé-Loisirs.
Florent Pagny, an album before rest
Before putting his career on hold to heal, Florent Pagny took the time to delight his fans by revealing 2
Bis, a sensational album. This project, which exudes complicity, brings together the former godfather of the Star Academy with fellow travelers, including a certain Vianney Bureau. Their musical history goes back well before their shared experience in
The Voice.
Together, the two singers with golden voices revisited the classic Vesoul of Jacques Brel…Infusing this emblematic title with a unique energy. A true gift for their admirers, where talent and friendship blend wonderfully, proving that music is a joy to be shared without moderation.
Vianney admiring Florent Pagny
Vianney did not hide his enthusiasm when he was contacted by Florent Pagny to cover a piece by Jacques Brel. In an interview for Le Parisien, he explained: “When Florent offered me this song by Brel, which I also love, I immediately told him yes.“Their relationship dates back to 2014… When the interpreter of “Know how to love“ invited him to open for him and took him under his wing. A strong bond, therefore, which was strengthened with their common adventure in the talent show The Voice. “I would follow him blindly,” added Catherine Robert's companionloyal to his mentor.
The recording of this duet was a true moment of complicity between two talented artists. “It's rare to be able to do a real duet and that changes everything in the interpretation“, says Vianney. “One wants to convince the other, you have to be present for every take, it's a team sport.“And for the thirty-year-old, the singer suffering from cancer was on point, as always: “He was at the top.“A performance which testifies to their mutual respect and their pleasure in collaborating together.
Vianney: “he has a lot of heart”
Beyond the superb vocal performance, Vianney wanted to remind people of the extent to which Florent Pagny is appreciated on a human level. The young singer even praised his elder, who has nothing to do with the image of “bulldozer“which could be attributed to him:”He is very loved in the profession, because he has a lot of heart. We can't imagine the degree of finesse and elegance that lies behind the bulldozer with its strong character.“
And since good news never comes alone… Azucena Caamaño's companion made a remarkable return to his red chair on The Voice! According to our colleagues at Télé Star, the sixty-year-old was in great shape during the filming of The Voice 2025 blind auditions. The public was delighted to find the radiant artist, who was enjoying his highly anticipated comeback.
