At the head of the 1 p.m. news, on TF1, since 2021, Marie-Sophie Lacarrau has become a faithful face for viewers long accustomed to Jean-Pierre Pernaut. Between them, two very different styles!
Impossible to replace the iconic Jean-Pierre Pernaut? This was the challenge imposed on journalist and presenter Marie-Sophie Lacarrau when she agreed to take over the 1 p.m. news on TF1. And, by his own admission 7 Days TVthe balance sheet is “extremely positive“, the channel having even succeeded according to it in “rejuvenate the audience“However, she has a style very far from her late colleague.
What Marie-Sophie Lacarrau forbids on the news
Questioned by the magazine, the 49-year-old journalist admitted that unlike Jean-Pierre Pernaut, she is not really the type to have violent outbursts on the air or to tackle this or that person after the broadcast of a report…”I am at the head of a newspaper watched daily by more than 4.5 million viewers, and I do not have to give my opinion. I sometimes have mood swings when faced with news, but my reaction will be moderate“, she assured.
Marie-Sophie Lacarrau therefore refrains from expressing too much what she thinks about current events, whether political or not, and fully assumes that she is smoother than her legendary colleague who died in 2022.I especially don’t want my thoughts to prevail over the facts. My role consists of comparing points of view in strict neutrality. It’s up to everyone to form their own opinion. I’m not here to say what to think“, adds the journalist from Aveyron.
What is the Marie-Sophie Lacarrau style?
The presenter, who had been absent from the air for several weeks due to amoebic keratitis, continues to give pride of place to the regions thanks to correspondents in the four corners of France and has found the style that suits her. “I am aware that viewers, when they turn on the TV, already have a morning in their hands. They sometimes have difficulty filling their fridge. I don’t want to land adding additional problems on my shoulders“, she said.
And Marie-Sophie Lacarrau added: “I also like to seek out positive information: trains that arrive on time, mentioning happy initiatives that could inspire our fellow citizens and replicate themselves. I avoid topics that divide us. I favor those who bring us together and promote living together.”
