Divorce, daughter, shows, origins, acting career… everything you need to know

Laurence Boccolini, born May 8, 1963 in Versailles, hosted the most emblematic games and shows on the small screen. And since 2023, she has taken over the reins of the cult show The children of TV, after the departure of Laurent Ruquier. On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the program (a special program will be broadcast on November 23), we reveal everything you need to know about the woman who officiated for more than 20 years on TF1.

Who does Laurence Boccolini share her life with?

Laurence Boccolini married Mickaël Fakaïlo, Mister Tahiti, in 2004. She met him during the 2003 Mister France election where he finished second runner-up. But their story only lasted a short time. In 2021, the former presenter of Weak Link had announced that she had been divorced for several years.

Guest of At Jordan de Luxeshe explained how the media coverage had been complicated in their relationship. “It was complicated. Even for the neighbors, the poor, the paparazzi passed through the gardens, the police chased them away…”. Since then, the sixty-year-old has presented herself as “single mother” and even if there are sometimes rumors, she has never indicated that she is in a relationship again, or with whom.

Does Laurence Boccolini have children?

Laurence Boccolini spoke about the difficulties she had becoming a mother in her book Since the storks have lost my addressin 2008. The actress underwent 5 in vitro fertilizations before welcoming a daughter, named Willow, in 2013. In Galathe one who played in Mademoiselle Joubert had confided in the happiness she felt at finally becoming a mother.

“There are people who can do without it [d’enfants, ndlr]. I didn't see the point of living without (…) My daughter gave me back the taste for living“And over the years, this beautiful bond continues.”We have a great relationship and we want to do things together. She's growing up, she's going to need me more than ever.” she shared in 2023 in 7 Days TV.

But the 11-year-old girl is not “impressed” by her mother’s notoriety. “She spends little time in front of screens. She just watches Fort Boyard on replay (…) She's just amazed that I know Olivier Minne“, she confided to 7 Days TV.

Laurence Boccolini: what was the tragedy of his life?

Laurence Boccolini lost her best friend in 2022 and this disappearance upset her as she said on her Instagram account. “Time is a killer, and so is love. You can die of a broken heart even years later. Already a year without you“, she was moved in a post in 2023. Damien Thévenot's friend had posted a photo of her friend on her wedding day remembering these good memories.

Why did Laurence Boccolini stop her acting career?

The host has appeared in several films, such as Ripoux 3 et Can you keep a secret?as well as a few series, in the early 2000s. She even participated in the writing of the series Mademoiselle Joubertbroadcast between 2005 and 2012.

But Laurence Boccolini did not pursue this path for a simple reason: “Because I wasn't offered to play“. And to explain in 7 Days TV : “I can't force producers or casting directors to hire me. In fiction, the channels prefer to rely on faces that are in tune with the times. I regret it because I love playing“.

Laurence Boccolini: why she created the buzz in “Everyone wants to take their place”

When you take over a show from another presenter, the public inevitably compares. This is what happened to Laurence Boccolini. The former host of Weak Link succeeded Nagui at the presentation of Everyone wants to take their place. And unlike him, she chose to remain seated during the show… which was enough to create a buzz. “I don't present the same way when I'm standing and when I'm sitting. I'm more comfortable talking than when I'm standing.” she explained on France Inter responding to criticism from some detractors.