She is only 16 years old and she is the youngest winner in the history of the Best pastry chef, on M6. In tears, Maud closed Thursday evening, with a cake made from macaroons, the grand parade of the winners of the game show of the year 2021. With two winners of The voice (enter the real one The voice and editing All Stars anniversary but no version Kids) and Claude’s non-victory at Koh-Lanta, this year will have been rich in emotions.
20 minutes looks back on the major victories of the year on television.
Marghe and Anne Sila offer two new victories to Florent Pagny in The voice
This year again, it was unplayable. The historical coach of The voice brought not one but two singers to the final victory in 2021. At the beginning of the year, it was the Poitou Marghe that Florent Pagny accompanied to a surprise victory. At first shy and uncomfortable with her voice, Marghe knew how to reveal herself by blindly following the advice of her coach who asked her to rely as much as possible on her powerful voice and her charm. And it hit the mark.
Six months later, Florent Pagny did not hesitate to take in his stable All Stars, Anne Sila, for the anniversary edition of The voice. This time the coach had less work. The singer was one of the favorites and knew very well how she wanted to win. The one who had missed the victory by a hair in her first participation is now an assertive artist and sure of her strength.
Mohamed, the victory of good humor (and the twist)
He is the one who best knew how to “twist” his dishes in 2021. The Top chef of the year won over the nose and beard of most of the season’s favorites, and over Sarah, another surprise finalist. The candidate of Hélène Darroze’s team was also a magnificent TV candidate, through the history of his passion and his success, not always strewn with rose petals. His victory in the snatch but always in a good mood and good spirit will have been one of the joyful moments, and devoid of controversy, of this TV season.
Who knows who won The Artist ?
Anybody. And that’s a shame. Nagui’s telecrochet made a resounding flop on France 2. Very awkwardly broadcast live in front of The voice, The Artist was no match for its concept, certainly daring, but tough. In the end, the artists on the show no doubt learned a lot about the trade but would no doubt have deserved better exposure. After a change of box, for always less hearings but also less losses for France 2, The Artist may have escaped. A second season, more humble and not live, is under consideration.
Beijing Express wins the prize for the most difficult filming
Claire and Christophe won the 2021 edition of the M6 game. But frankly, the film crews and those responsible for the logistics of the program also deserve our applause. This season has been marked by many twists and turns linked to sanitary conditions. The shooting of the game was cut in half by the Covid epidemic on the planet. The candidates also had to adapt with a return to the Home box in the middle of the adventure, then a new departure to a mystery country. And there, the pandemic has, of course, complicated things. In the end, Claire and Christophe are the winners of an edition that will remain – we hope – unique in its kind.
France has talents that it continues to ignore
Last year, the Lefèvre family, and this year, the Saint-Cyr choir. So, yes, these are two great victories for the Yvelines (represent!), But it is also a certain idea of France (very white, very Catholic, very wise) that France has an unbelievable talent crowned two years in a row, on M6. Too bad, because the cast of this show was more varied and exciting than these bland choirs. We want as proof, the return of Miss Dominique, revealed on the same channel, in the second season of New star. The show also had its share of candidates with improbable talents (hello Bridget) who make all the salt of the program
Records in shambles
World football champion and Olympic volleyball champion, France is also on top of the world when it comes to TV games. Flip through a Guinness Book in the Television section and you will see… We love breaking records and having legendary TV champions. This year again, at least two personalities stood out. Caroline broke everything in Do not forget the lyrics, and Bruno robbed the bank 12 noon shots.
We are impatiently awaiting the 2022 records.
Lies and betrayals in Polynesia
How to wrap up this anthology of TV victories in 2021 without addressing disaster Koh Lanta. For the 20 years edition, which brought together emblematic candidates of the program, no winner was chosen. The fault of repeated cheating which involves, in particular, the two finalists of Koh Lanta.
Beyond this missed finale, the show left its most ardent fans hungry (ha!) With a flavorless season. The “heroes” were disappointed with their behavior and the mechanics of the game suffered from being too predictable. By dint of betting on nostalgia for iconic events, Koh Lanta failed to renew itself. Fortunately, next year, a new generation of candidates arrives. We can’t wait to write the portrait of the winner of this 2022 edition. And of all the others.