The France Télévisions press conference which took place on Wednesday July 6, 2022 was not to delight the greatest number. The president of the group, Delphine Ernotte, has indeed made resounding announcements, such as the end of the regional newspapers on France 3, to the great displeasure of Catherine Matausch, or the change in the distribution of the game Numbers and letters.
For 50 years, the program had not moved from time slot and was the essential daily meeting of France 3, at 4:10 p.m. But now, from the start of the next school year, viewers will not be able to follow Numbers and letters only on weekends at 5 p.m.. A big change that does not really please Patrice Laffont, former emblematic animator of the game between 1972 and 1990 who became its artistic producer in 2000. Contacted by nice morning, the host expressed his anger. “I am deeply disappointed with this decision. It’s sad“, he confided, revealing to have then thought “to slam and stop everything“. The host even believes that he “would have been more consistent to end it“. Eventually, he still wants to believe in the potential of the cult game.”We will still try to fight for as long as it lasts. We were told that going after Michel Druckerit was great. We will see next June if we are eaten or not.“
France Télévisions intends in any case to review the mechanics of the show. According to our colleagues, one rule in particular will change, that of longest word. From now on, Laurent Romejko, who took over the reins in 1992, will ask the candidates to find words of eleven letters instead of ten.
During the week, a new game will be launched on the box of Numbers and lettersentitled family duel. The concept: two families will compete in a series of three duels with the aim of winning up to 13,000 euros. Cyril Féraud was chosen to host this unique entertainment, he who is already a key face of France 3 with slam and The treasure map. Again, Patrice Laffont went there with his little comment. “Cyril? I like him a lot even if he didn’t call me. But it’s a bit too much, isn’t it?“, he let go.