Although he has now been retired from television since his ouster from France Télévisions in 2019, Patrick Sébastien is not idle. The former animator continues to teem with projects and also performs in shows throughout France. But with his nearly 50-year career, the interpreter of “Little foam man” has seen artists parade. And with his experience, he has sometimes put on the producer’s cap. This was particularly the case with artists like Albert Dupontel, Nicolas Canteloup or the duo Shirley and Dino.
And he who started out as an imitator had an artistic crush on a talent that was revealed in “The Voice”. Sarah Schwab, who participated in season 1 of “The Voice Kids” then in 2020 in season 9 of the adult version, revealed on Youtube that the television man had decided to produce it. Almost obvious for this young woman of 22 who sings very well but also stands out through disturbing imitations of realism. Patrick Sébastien explained himself in a video on this choice which may surprise some. “I fell in love with this absolutely wonderful young girl who has incredible talent. You know me, I’ve helped a lot of artists get started and I absolutely want to work with this girl, give her some of my experience to dress up her talent because I swear she’s got exceptional talent. So we’re going to work together, we’re going to put on a show, we’re going to take time to play because it really has to be good. We will try to find something original so that she can highlight all her qualities as an imitator and singer. We will work on this all summer together”he blurted out.
And Patrick Sébastien has already planned to take Sarah Schwab with him for the next dates of his tour. “I’m going to resume my tour of the greatest cabaret in the world in all the Zeniths of France from November 25 to February 11 and there I’m going to take her with me. All the imitations she does in 5 minutes, it will be part of the show of the greatest cabaret in the world”, he assured.