Tatiana Silva, the beloved weather presenter for TF1, has officially commenced her maternity leave as she prepares to welcome her first child. Silva, who revealed her pregnancy during the morning show Bonjour! back in August, will be replaced by Daniela Prepeliuc during her absence. Silva's announcement was met with enthusiasm from viewers, who have since watched her pregnancy progress on screen.
During her heartfelt announcement, made on the set of Bonjour! hosted by Bruce Toussaint, Silva shared her long-held desire to start a family. She remarked, "Effectively, I will soon become a mom and I am very happy," reflecting the joy she felt at finally realizing her dream after years of anticipation. Her emotional updates and the visible growth of her baby bump endeared her to the audience, drawing widespread support and good wishes.
Silva's last official weather report aired on December 24, just hours before the Christmas celebration. With her signature grace, she concluded her segment saying, "Thank you for following us. Tomorrow, you will find Daniela Prepeliuc. Have a nice evening and above all take care of yourselves." This farewell marked the beginning of her temporary withdrawal from the screen, allowing her the space to focus on motherhood.
Replacing Silva, Daniela Prepeliuc is not new to TF1 viewers. Having previously filled in for Ange Noiret earlier this year, Prepeliuc is well-acquainted with the channel’s audience. The Romanian-born Belgian journalist has built her career across various networks, including BFMTV and TV5 Monde, before joining TF1. Her appointment was celebrated as a suitable choice, as she brings years of experience and professionalism to the role.
Prepeliuc, who studied journalism and was trained at Belgium’s Royal Meteorological Institute, has been working diligently to take over the weather reports. Her familiar face reassures viewers of continuity, even as Silva embarks on this new chapter of her life. Under her stewardship, audiences will continue to receive their daily weather updates before and after TF1’s main news broadcasts at 1 PM and 8 PM.
Although currently dedicated to weather presenting, questions remain about whether Prepeliuc will also take on additional responsibilities such as hosting 90’ Enquêtes, the investigative magazine show run by Silva on TMC, or if she plans to focus exclusively on her new weather role. Given her depth of experience, many anticipate she will excel during this transitional phase.
The emotional undertone of Silva’s post also resonates with many viewers, who have followed her personal and professional milestones over the years. This leave signifies not just the end of one part of her career, but also the beginning of motherhood—an experience she has longed for, as expressed during her pregnancy reveal, where she candidly stated, "After a long wait, it has happened"—an affirmation of her happiness and fulfillment as she prepares for the joys of motherhood.
Viewers are undoubtedly eager for Silva's return and look forward to seeing how she integrates her experiences as a new parent with her seasoned professional insights as she continues her role as one of France's favorite weather personalities. For now, as she takes this important step, her fans and colleagues stand ready to support her through this joyous occasion, embodying the heartwarming spirit of community during times of personal change.
