Guest of Jordan De Luxe on C8 this Friday, October 18, Rachid Arhab gave his news after years of absence on TV. The former France 2 news presenter did not hesitate to reframe the ill-informed bow-tie host.
He formed an unforgettable duo with the sparkling Carole Gaessler, Rachid Arhab co-presented the 1 p.m. news on France 2 from 1998 to 2000. The pair also received the 7 d’Or for best TV news presenter during the 14th edition of the 7 d’Or in 2000.
After presenting magazines on France Télévisions, it was at the CSA (Conseil Supérieur de l’Audiovisuel) that he continued his career until 2013 before becoming a columnist in TPMP on C8. From now on, the journalist, of Algerian origin, just launched a new media baptized Speciesaimed at influences from both sides of the Mediterranean.
Rachid Arhab denies information from Jordan De Luxe
Facing Jordan De Luxe, Rachid Arhab looked back on his family history in French Algeria, his career on TV and his projects. As usual, Jordan De Luxe offered to find out what Internet users are looking for when they type the name “Rachid Arhab” on the Internet. Among the words that come to mind for his guest of the day: “sick”.
“So, it has nothing to do with your sign since you are Cancer”launched the C8 presenter. “I am Cancer and Gemini…”emphasized Rachid Arhab. “You were born on January 18, 1962”immediately retorted Jordan De Luxe, visibly missing the point. “This is totally false… And then, January, I don’t think it’s cancer…”corrected the former France 2 journalist, born June 26, 1955.
“This is a big mistake on my part then. Excuse me“reacted the C8 presenter before being reframed by his guest: “So, in fact, you are the one who is sick. It’s not me“joked Rachid Arhab. A moment of embarrassment for Jordan De Luxe who was in his little shoes.
Rachid Arhab talks about his accident which occurred live
Rachid Arhab then reassured viewers, explaining
be in shape as you turn 70. He also told an anecdote dating from November 11, 1998. At the time, the journalist presented his news live from Verdun for the 80th anniversary of the Armistice of the First World War. A live broadcast that did not go as planned.
“Between two reports, we had to speed up a little. As it was muddy in November, I slipped. I broke my face and the neck of my femur”he revealed, explaining that his accident had been “very painful” and required the insertion of pins. “Somehow, it finished rooting me in French soil”commented the journalist, who prefers to take this experience philosophically.
