Don't forget the words: Benoît lets go, his little tackle on Etienne goes unnoticed

Benoît, a phenomenon in Don't forget the lyricsstood out for his consistency and exceptional performances. Arriving on France 2 on December 2, 2024, the thirty-year-old has never ceased to amaze with his longevity on the show. Friday January 10, he even won a new title, that of candidate with the greatest number of victories, surpassing Louis, who held 65. His rise does not stop there: he is getting closer and closer to first place in the Maestroscurrently occupied by Margaux, who has a prize pool of 530,000 euros. This course is the result of careful preparation. Benoît took the time to train with his mother in Maine-et-Loire, in their house, before making his comeback. Moreover, he had already tried his luck on the show two years ago, but lost to Charlotte.

Benoît tackles Etienne in Don't forget the lyrics

It must be said that Benoît has many friends in the large family of Maestros. There is also Etienne, the 18th greatest Maestro in the game. But despite the fact that they are friends, the one who sets records does not hold back from teasing his friend. As proof, this Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Nagui highlighted the fact that his mother and sister were present every day in the public: “Always with the look and love of the family that is there. The clan accompanies you regularly. Mom has always been there, since this new setting. Since we told him 'if you want to come, you come, she's here'”. To which Benoît replied: “At the same time he’s a star, he’s as much a star as I am now.” Nagui then asks him: “Is this your lucky charm?” His mother then added: “I am for Benoît what the red sweater is for Etienne”. As a reminder, during his visit to Don't forget the lyricsEtienne always wore a red sweater which brought him luck. “Except she smells good.” adds Benoît, not without humor. A little dig that greatly amused Nagui.

A beautiful friendship

Finally, despite the fierce competition, Benoît maintains a sincere friendship with Étienne. “We've been revision buddies since the start of my revisions. Before I came here, he hosted me. I told him the same for everything that involves revision, my coach Virginie does everything I need. She check it all the time, it's adorable.” Benoît told Nagui on set on December 21. A little later in the show, Nagui pointed out to him that he only needed 50,000 euros to overtake Étienne. Benoît reacted: “The dream! I love him, he's my brother, but…” To the question from Nagui, who was surprised: “And you want to beat him?”Benoît confirmed: “We have this little rivalry that we like.”