During the documentary called Arthur, the child of TV, broadcast in prime time on TF1 on Thursday December 26, 2024, the emblematic host of the first channel revealed the true identity of the famous banker with whom he communicated on the show Take it or leave it.
Thursday December 26, 2024, TF1 put the spotlight on one of its most emblematic faces. Indeed, the first channel broadcast a documentary devoted to host Arthur in prime time that day. Called Arthur, the TV Kid, this film was made to celebrate the 30-year career of the star TF1 presenter. Who has embodied many cult shows on the small screen.
“You will relive the craziest moments from his shows. And revisit the sequences that have marked generations of viewers. These images will be commented on by Arthur and the artists who accompanied him throughout his career.
Michaël Youn, Elie Semoun, Isabelle Nanty, Michèle BernierVeronika Loubry, Dany Boon, Kad Merad, Jenifer, Franck Dubosc, Michel Boujenah, Nikos Aliagas, Ahmed Sylla, Jarry…“, first indicated TF1 in a press release.
Take it or leave it: the famous banker has finally revealed his true face
“More than forty celebrities came to testify and tell the behind-the-scenes stories of these 30 years of television. In their company, you will immerse yourself in the greatest moments of Children of TV. A must for all the stars of the time. Gérard Depardieu, Carole Bouquet, Bernard Tapie, Monica Bellucci, Jamel DebbouzeOmar and Fred. Or even the Splendid troupe. Everyone took part in these totally crazy evenings full of laughter and delirium! Without forgetting the famous saucepans that have made more than one celebrity tremble!“, the first channel then added.
“You will also relive the carefreeness of La Fureur, this giant karaoke where a joyful group of guests belted out the biggest hits, sometimes in the presence of their performer, such as Johnny Hallyday, Mylène Farmer or even huge international stars,
from Barry White to Mariah Carey via Joe Cocker, Sting and Supertramp. You will find the most legendary moments of À Take ou à Laisser, the game that drove the French crazy, bringing together more than 6 million viewers every evening“, TF1 finally concluded.
Arthur: “I finished the show in tears several times”
During this documentary, Arthur notably revealed who the famous banker of the game Take It or Leave It was. It was in fact Laurent Zeitoun, a member of the program’s production at the time. “I am the banker of the boxesTake it or leave it. Normally I don’t exist, this is the first time I’ve said it“, he declared on camera. Arthur also stressed that presenting Take It or Leave It was emotionally trying for him.
“I ended the show in tears several timeslots of times, because I had become attached to the candidates. (…) Because I had talked with them, had lunch in the canteen with them.
We spent time together, hours on set! (…) I can tell you that whoever exchanged a 500,000 euro box for a one euro box, I couldn’t sleep at night…”admitted the host in particular.
