The vise is tightening day by day for daily TV shows. In the midst of a health crisis caused by Covid-19 across France, the government has taken measures that have never been seen before. Since March 17, 2020, every French person is required to stay at home according to strict confinement rules. Consequently, the recording of programs in the presence of technicians, make-up artists and above all the public, has simply become impossible. To cope, some programs like The Voice or Koh Lanta have made their arrangements, at the risk of offending the many viewers in front of their small screen. Nagui, at the controls of Do not forget the lyrics every night on France 2, seems rather serene. Asked about it in the columns of the Parisian, the presenter wanted to reassure his fans.
"Don't forget the lyrics" guarantees a broadcast until mid-April
"We will hold until mid-April for Do not forget the lyrics. Then we will replay for two weeks Masters from last school year, with the best candidates. Then there will be a special as a bonus. We could fall back on our feet ", explained Mélanie Page's husband. Indeed, the karaoke program is pre-recorded during filming days which can box up to 5 or 6 episodes per day. Which means that on March 17, during compulsory confinement, Do not forget the lyrics already had emissions in stock for several weeks. About Everyone wants to take its place, Nagui is still as confident: "We have an extra week of new stuff!"
However, the much anticipated Maestros Tournament from the show Do not forget the lyrics scheduled for prime time from March 28 has also been canceled. And for good reason, the filming of these new shows was to take place the week following the confinement imposed by Emmanuel Macron. A meeting that Nagui intends to postpone, once all the measures are lightened, in the coming weeks …
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