Whereas TF1 offers the series Sissi, M6 the Best Pastry Chef, France 2 will broadcast the show Wonders. The competition, present on the channel since 2014, sees the talents but also the presenters.
After Marianne James (2014-2017), Daphné Bürki (2018) and Marie-Sophie Lacarrau (2019 and 2020), it is Faustine Bollaert’s turn to take the reins of the program. The host will supervise 15 teenagers aged 9 to 16 who perform on stage in order to discover their talent in three different categories: singing, dancing and musical instruments. The goal? Qualify for the final on Thursday, December 30, then win the “prodigy of the year” trophy and the 10,000 euro purse.
In an interview with TV-Leisure, the 42-year-old host confided her pride in being part of the show. “It’s a program that has existed for a long time, and which was carried by animators who are dear to me. I am very proud to take over the rest. Moreover, when I arrived on the set, I sent them a message to tell them how happy I was to follow in their footsteps. For me, Prodiges is a real Christmas present “, she said to our colleagues. She also explained how much her role as a mom has helped her reassure the show’s contestants. “My mother’s heart was expressed to reassure them. I brooded them and I reassured them as much as possible. Because beyond having a monstrous talent, it’s still very impressive to appear on television and in front of such a prestigious jury. I tried to be a warm benchmark for them. “
The dancer Marie-Claude Pietragalla, arrived in season 5, and the cellist Gautier Capuçon, present from the very beginning were joined by the lyric singer, mezzo-soprano, Gaëlle Arquez who succeeds Julie Fuchs, present only in 2020.
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