“I couldn’t refuse”

Florent Pagny, the emblematic coach of The Voicemakes its comeback to the program for its 14th season. After his fight against cancer, he revealed to Franceinfo be delighted to settle into his red armchair again.

Florent Pagny comes home. The singer is one of the coaches of the 14th season of The Voice which will be launched on TF1 next Saturday February 1 in prime time. He will be surrounded on this occasion by Vianney, who is back for an additional edition, and by two new celebrities: Patricia Kaas and Zaz. After his fight in recent years against lung cancer, he confided to Franceinfo having considered returning to his place on the show, but ideally not before 2026. “They came [me voir] a year earlier, I couldn't refuse »he admits to our colleagues.

The interpreter of My freedom to think then regained possession of his lodge after two years of absence. “I arrived, I entered my dressing room as if I had never left it”he shares. Florent Pagny also admits that he still enjoys participating in The Voice. He also talks about his relationship with the two new recruits of the season who will be at his side. “With Patricia Kaas, we are from the same generation, in our career we have spent approximately the same time”notes Azucena's husband, and continues: “And Zaz, since she started singing, is someone who has always seduced me. Whether it's his voice or his way of interpreting. »

Florent Pagny: he confides in his state of health before the launch of The Voice

If his return to the forefront pleases his fans, they can't help but worry about his state of health. Florent Pagny had made the decision to withdraw from the media world to treat his lung cancer, but ended up having a relapse. However, he wants to reassure viewers a few weeks before the launch of the 14th season of The Voice indicating “go well”. The singer has checks every three months, but this does not rule out the danger. “We live with that. It could come back at any moment”he concludes about the disease.