On the evening of December 25, 2024, French television saw notable audience engagement with various programs, marking the holiday season with diverse entertainment offerings. France 3 led the evening's ratings with the rerun of "Mon petit doigt m’a dit...," attracting 2.3 million viewers and securing 14% of the audience share. Hot on its heels was the TF1 broadcast of "Le Chat Potté 2 : La Dernière Quête," which gathered 2.1 million viewers, translating to 13.2% of the share. France 2 followed suit with the holiday telefilm "Le livreur de Noël," featuring Tom Leeb and Arielle Dombasle, earning 1.9 million viewers (11.4% share).
M6 also contributed to the festive viewing options with the fantasy film "Nounou McPhee," which entertained 1.1 million pairs of eyes, accounting for 7.1% of the audience. Other channels such as France 5, showcasing the documentary « Aux frontières de l’histoire,» brought together 851,000 viewers, reflecting 5% of the audience share.
Shifting the focus from ratings to personalities, famous French model and presenter Adriana Karembeu recently shared her insights about her relationship with singing sensation Marc Lavoine. Both have made headlines not just for their careers but for their openly affectionate relationship. Karembeu expressed, "Longtemps, je n'ai pas été aimée par un de mes parents... L'amour me fait du bien, il m'en faut vraiment beaucoup, encore aujourd'hui," during her appearance on Alexander Mars’ podcast ".PAUSE." She spoke candidly about the emotional ramifications of her childhood and the importance of love and happiness now.
Marc Lavoine, equally expressive of his feelings, told viewers on Canal+ during his segment on "En Aparté," "Ma démonstration de l’amour, c’est nouveau. Je m’en excuse si certaines personnes l’ont mal prise... Je suis très heureux," shedding light on the joys of their modern romance, which has faced its share of social media scrutiny due to their public displays of affection.
Meanwhile, Hollywood icon Denzel Washington has made headlines for taking on perhaps the most significant role of his life, becoming the minister of the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ located in Harlem, New York. Washington was baptized during a public ceremony on December 21, receiving accolades from the church community, particularly from Arthur Dean, the associate pastor, who described him as “our brother.” Washington added, "Cela a pris du temps, mais je suis là... je ferai tout ce qu’il peut pour sa communauté," reflecting on his commitment moving forward.
On the journalism front, Marie-Sophie Lacarrau, who marks four years at the helm of the TF1 midday news, shared her reflections on her tenure and approach to news reporting. Lacarrau has cultivated a reputation for favoring uplifting stories over divisive topics, aiming to comfort viewers who may be battling their own difficulties. She asserted, "Je n'ai pas à donner mon avis... ma réaction sera modérée," emphasizing her drive to remain neutral and objective.
Looking to the weekend, anticipation builds for the Christmas special of TF1's "Star Academy" airing on December 28, hosting Nikos Aliagas once more. The theme for this episode centers on the music of the 2000s, promising nostalgia with appearances from fan-favorites like Lorie, who will perform her hits, alongside other artists like Natasha St-Pier and Ben l'Oncle Soul, highlighting musical memories from the past.
Combined, these engaging programs and stories from French entertainment provide both viewers and fans with the perfect holiday entertainment remedy, demonstrating France's diverse television offerings.
