No one had seen this arrival coming. TF1 had created the surprise at the end of 2020 by choosing Marie-Sophie Lacarrau, at the time presenter of the 13h of France 2, to succeed the boss Jean-Pierre Pernaut, 33 years of JT on the clock. On January 4, 2021, the journalist presented her first newspaper on the first channel and it is clear that the succession is successful: 4.96 million viewers on average, 40.6% audience share.
Scores comparable to those of 2019. “I draw a very positive assessment of this year, confides Marie-Sophie Lacarrau on franceinfo. With the team, we are very satisfied, we have managed to maintain this newspaper with its very strong line, anchored in the regions by adding new touches. When I took the 13h, we wanted to register for the long term, that’s what we did. We’re relaxed and can’t wait to continue. “
“This first anniversary, however, brings up a lot of things, continues the journalist. I realize that a year ago, I may not have measured the challenge that was offered to me, Jean-Pierre had spent 33 years there, I only think about it now … So I ‘went there very serene and I quickly took pleasure, so much the better! “
Unfortunately, she will not be able to celebrate this birthday on the air, victim of a health problem, “this is not the Covid”, she specifies. No date has been set for his return. In the meantime, it is Jacques Legros who replaces her.
Since the departure of “JPP”, the editorial line of the 13h TF1 has not changed but Marie-Sophie Lacarrau has brought her personal touch, “Dates that look like me. For example, I really like solutions journalism.” For the presidential campaign, his newscast will give the floor to the French: “We want to hear their expectations, their concerns, and bring them up. The 1pm could be the newspaper that challenges the candidates on what the French really expect.”