At the head of two shows on BFMTV, Benjamin Duhamel is going through a good period in his career as a journalist. But he cannot escape criticism, he who is a “son of”. Asked about his famous family, he answered without tongue in cheek.
At only 29 years old – he will pass the 30-year mark next March – Benjamin Duhamel hosts Everyone wants to know And It’s not every day Sundaytwo shows broadcast on BFMTV. A chance when we know the number of journalists who are precarious or who struggle for years before landing a permanent contract in an editorial office.
But the journalist and presenter brushes aside the criticism about the supposed boost from which he would have benefited, he whose parents are Patrice Duhamel and Nathalie Saint-Cricq; he is also the nephew of Alain Duhamel.
“I climbed the ranks one by one”
Questioned at length by 7 Days TV on this great professional pass within BFMTV, Benjamin Duhamel wanted to set the record straight. “I have the advantage of knowing this channel well. I climbed the ranks one by one, I was a political reporter, I did a lot of fieldwork, then presentation last year with my Sunday show“, said the man who graduated from the Institute of Political Studies in Paris.
Joining BFMTV in 2019, after a stint at RTL and LCI, Benjamin Duhamel is well aware of how lucky he is to be able to host such shows at his young age. “I have a lot of gratitude towards those who allowed me to be there, but also a lot of responsibility (…) Having a daily newspaper today is a luxury, especially when you like current affairs and politics, it’s a wonderful showcase of the editorial work“, he added.
Benjamin Duhamel and his family: he is not spared
In his interview with the TV magazine, the journalist did not escape a question about coming from a family of journalists already known and well established in the industry. “By observing them, I understood that there were no holidays or evenings (…) I grew up with parents who, even when I was little, talked about it at the table. Even when they weren’t working, they continued to experience this news“, he assured.
And since dogs don’t make cats, Benjamin Duhamel was stung: “This passion that they passed on to me is a crazy luxury. I never feel like I’m working. They also passed on to me the value of work and not getting too big-headed. Besides, they are capable of being very critical of me!“