A well-known figure in the inhabitants of Marseille and the surrounding area, would the popular animator Jean-Pierre Foucault be ready to engage locally in politics? The historic presenter of TF1 responded with frankness.
Jean -Pierre Foucault, legendary presenter of the Miss France beauty competition -whose 2026 edition is already looming -, revealed at the microphone of Isabelle Morizet, on Europe 1, if he is ready to let go of the small screen for a second career in politics.
This friend, formerly well -known elected official, who gave him his clear opinion
The ex-presenter of Who wants to earn millions ?, Now 77 years old, was therefore questioned about possible political ambitions. Why not by doing politics locally, he who lives in a beautiful house in Carry-le-Rouet (Bouches-du-Rhône)? “”I have friends who have made politics, in particular the former mayor of Marseille who was my history teacher and my friend, Jean-Claude Godin, who never asked me to come to politics because he knew it was not good“He first explained.
The animator considers politics as “A real priesthood“And does not plan to submit his candidacy for voters of voters.”Never of life because my job is to please the greatest number. If I had made a political choice, I would have cut myself half, at least, from my audience“, justified Jean-Pierre Foucault, without specifying his political color …
“They counterfeit Jean-Pierre Foucault“”
Jean -Pierre Foucault, who has gradually abandoned the small screen in recent years – while keeping the animation of the Miss France final on TF1 or the results of Euromillions – likes to sink happy days with his wife Evelyne in the south of France. Here, his notoriety is secondary. He’s sir.
This attachment to Provence is felt in its local habits. “”When I go to the market, it is: ‘Hello Jean-Pierre’. They counterfeit Jean-Pierre Foucault, it’s Jean-Pierre“, He said, touched by this popular warmth. However, despite this obvious love for the region, Jean-Pierre Foucault has never planned to commit and never thought of registering on the electoral lists of this city which he loves so much.
