TF1 is gearing up for 2025 by enhancing its competitive edge, celebrating the success of shows like Koh Lanta and the revamped Plus belle la vie. The channel is also preparing for its upcoming season of Danse avec les Stars, featuring notable contestants such as Florent Manaudou and Miss France 2024, Eve Gilles. Meanwhile, actor James Denton is recovering from injuries sustained during rehearsals. Exciting developments and a strong lineup are in store for viewers.
TF1’s Bold Moves for 2025
In anticipation of the 2025 season, TF1 is ready to embrace competition head-on. The channel celebrates the successful recent seasons of popular shows like Koh Lanta and Star Academy, which are currently airing daily, including a special Saturday prime time slot. Additionally, TF1 has successfully revived the beloved series Plus belle la vie, now titled Plus belle la vie, encore plus belle. This revamped series airs daily in a new early afternoon time slot, rather than its traditional early evening slot. “It’s a remarkable success in linear broadcasting, with a double airing on TF1 and TFX. It has become our third most successful program on TF1+, trailing only Ici tout commence and Demain nous appartient,” stated Xavier Gandon, the director of TV and digital antennas at TF1, during a recent interview.
Exciting Developments for Danse avec les Stars
During the same interview, Gandon also outlined the group’s digital strategy and highlighted significant events scheduled for 2024, including a major football match on July 9. He noted, “The top sports viewership this year wasn’t from the Olympic Games but from the Spain-France match, which provides some perspective.” In response to inquiries about the media frenzy surrounding an incident involving Inès Reg and Natasha St-Pier prior to season 13’s launch, he confidently remarked, “No, I don’t believe it tarnished the program’s family-friendly image. What truly matters is that nothing unusual occurred on-air. It was a fantastic season filled with intense competition and exceptional dance performances.” He confirmed that the jury for the upcoming season will see notable returns, including Fauve Hautot and Chris Marques. Season 14 is expected to premiere around the same time as the 2025 edition of The Voice, which has already revealed its diverse coaching team, much to the delight of viewers.
As excitement builds, the first candidates for the upcoming season have been announced. Notable participants include athlete Florent Manaudou, footballer Adil Rami, actress Charlotte de Turckheim, and singer Lénie, who gained fame in Star Academy’s season 11. Additionally, during the Miss France event, Fauve Hautot shared that Eve Gilles, the reigning Miss France 2024, will also participate in Danse avec les Stars. This hints at the possibility of the show’s iconic former dancer returning to the jury next year.
Meanwhile, updates on James Denton, the American actor known for his role in Desperate Housewives, reveal that he is still recovering from injuries sustained during rehearsals for the previous season. In a recent interview, Denton revealed, “My knees are completely destroyed,” adding that he has been consulting various medical professionals and may need several months for a full recovery. We wish him all the best on his path to healing!