All figure skating fans will be in front of their stations this weekend to follow the 2024 French Grand Prix. On this occasion, the public will discover a new, exclusively female trio at the presentation.
This Friday, November 1 and this Saturday, November 2, the French Grand Prix is being held in Angers, the major figure skating event broadcast on France 3. On the occasion of its broadcast, France Télévisions announced on October 21 that its legendary duo of hosts composed of Nelson Monfort and Philippe Candeloro gave way to a trio formed by three specialists in the sporting and artistic discipline: the ice dancer and president of the Premiers de cordées association Nathalie Péchalat, the sports journalist Marie- Christelle Maury and consultant and trainer Annick Dumont.
Three new faces to comment on figure skating on France 3
On October 21, Laurent-Eric Le Lay, sports director of France Télévisions, proudly announced: “We are very happy with our new team of experts: Marie-Christelle Maury, who has been following skating for many years as a reporter, will take charge of the live commentary. She will be accompanied by Annick Dumont who will continue to provide us with her technical expertise and also Nathalie Péchalat to whom we welcome to France Télévisions and who will share with us her experience and her passion for her sport. Viewers will therefore have the opportunity to discover the new trio during the French Grand Prix, a summit meeting for experienced ice dancers and young hopefuls in this sport.
Nelson Monfort and Philippe Candeloro give way to figure skating comments on France 3
After saying goodbye to the tennis courts last June, it is now to figure skating that Nelson Monfort must say goodbye. “How to say… Obviously, I'm not going to tell you that I'm jumping for joy, but at the same time, it seems quite normal to me that pages turn and others open.” confided to Europe 1 the 71-year-old sports journalist who is leaving his place after a little over thirty years. Contacted by Tele-LeisurePhilippe Candeloro reacted to this news in turn. “I wanted to continue even if I was a little skeptical about who was going to replace Nelson. I was keen to go to Milan in 2026, given that I started commentating in Turin in 2006. France Télé decided otherwise by deciding to leave with an almost new team, even if Annick Dumont was already with We. For the moment, we are in negotiations for early termination of contract“, he regretted.
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