Since 2017 and the start of his show It starts today, Faustine Bollaert is one of the favorites of the public of France 2. Every weekday afternoon, she brings together more than a million viewers. This Thursday, still on the second channel, she arrives at the head of Wonders, which will, from 9:05 pm, put forward young singers, dancers and classical musicians.
Alexandra Redde-Amiel, director of the games and entertainment unit of France 2, is delighted with this newcomer for the eighth season. “The choice was pretty obvious. It was a fairly mutual desire. Faustine was part of the reflections we had last year, and at the departure of Marie-Sophie [Lacarrau], we did not think much: it was her. “The new recruit says she humbly hopes to add his touch to this” feel good “program. Mission successful, according to 20 minutes, who attended the filming of a show.
“A role for no one, but obvious for everyone”
A good confidante and always attentive to those she receives on her daily show, Faustine Bollaert does not change her habits with Wonders. “I approach this show as I do in the others that I present, under the very human aspect,” she confirms. I am extremely touched by these children, I think my mother’s heart is very sensitive. “
She continues: “You put me on a tray with children, immediately I want to accompany them, to carry them, to protect them. Having this maternal side is a role for no one, but it is obvious to everyone. So, behind the scenes of the shoot, she encourages, exchanges a word, a smile, or wipes the tears of emotions of these young artists.
“Zombie” and guitar
While the producers underline their desire to “desecrate classical music”, Faustine Bollaert recalls that she herself has no particular affinity with this musical genre. According to her, democratization must be done “for all generations, including those who have not been immersed in this universe”.
In order to meet this need, the show has broadened its musical palette this year and notably offers to hear the soundtrack of the Lion King by Hans Zimmer or an instrumental version of Zombie from Cranberries, among classic works by Brahms or Verdi.
Faustine Bollaert also confides her weakness for the guitar: “We all went around a campfire one day, with a young man or a woman who played us. Hotel California, and that we found absolutely charming or charming, even if it was not terrible, she jokes. The guitar detonates, it renews, it democratizes. “. The instrument will be for the first time, like the accordion, present in this eighth season of Wonders.