At 57, Olivier Minne seems to be a fulfilled man. Very discreet about his private life, the attractive host has nevertheless spoken frankly about fatherhood.
Olivier Minne is a fulfilled man. At the helm of Fort Boyard For two decades now, the host has become an emblematic figure of the PAF. If he is happy professionally, is he also happy in his personal life? The presenter, who lives in Los Angeles, thus spoke frankly about fatherhood.
Does Olivier Minne want children?
While the host Cyril Féraud recently became a father, Olivier Minne spoke about the paternity of his colleague and friend in an interview with TV 2 Weeks : “I am very happy for him because, more than ever, his son is a desired child. It is certain that Cyril will be an absolutely wonderful father! This child is very lucky“For his part, Olivier Minne seems to have never found the time to start a family. “It didn’t come up and I didn’t necessarily want it,” he confided frankly.
Olivier Minne feels that his youngest fans already fill him with enough happiness. “I am already a fulfilled father with all the children who watch Fort Boyard.” The host, who spoke late about his homosexuality, also confided in his special relationship with his niece and nephew, aged 29 and 24. “I consider them as my own children. Our relationship is fantastic, and we are very close. I thank heaven for having them in my life.”he said.
Olivier Minne: his vibrant tribute to Patrice Laffont
Patrice Laffont, who died of a heart attack on August 7, 2024, left behind many grieving personalities. And Olivier Minne is one of them. France 2 offered a special episode for the 35th anniversary of the flagship summer show, Fort Boyardan episode in which the former host of the game, Patrice Laffont, participated.
Before the broadcast, the presenter paid tribute to the former host: “My heart is heavy as I speak to you, and yet I shouldn’t. Because the show you’re going to see tonight is joyful, full of friendship and love, laughter, lots of (…) In the immense playground that is ‘Fort Boyard’, Patrice was able to express his talents as a presenter and actor for ten years, having fun like a naughty kid to whom anything is permitted.”
