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Olivier Minne Bids Farewell to Fort Boyard After 23 Seasons

The 58-year-old exits for M6, leaving succession plans unresolved.

Overview

  • His final episode, recorded earlier and previewed on france.tv, is broadcast on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
  • Longtime collaborators deliver tributes, including Yann Le Gac as Père Fouras praising the family spirit Minne fostered, with a nostalgic moment from Passe-Muraille.
  • Minne leaves as the show's longest-serving presenter with 23 seasons and 222 episodes.
  • He moves to M6, where he is set to host Le Maillon faible and front the new adventure game Pandore, according to Le Point.
  • France 2 has not announced a successor, with fans reacting emotionally and speculating about potential replacements, notably Cyril Féraud.