Fabien Haimovici, Magali Ripoll, Damien Schmitt… Over the years, they have made a place for themselves in the hearts of viewers. Since 2007, Nagui has presented Do not forget the lyricson France 2. If fans of the show enjoy meeting the host and the candidates every evening, they also appreciate the musicians, nicknamed the Zikos! Among them: Fabien Haimovici. Originally from Bordeaux, he has collaborated with many artists, such as Jacques Higelin, Alain Souchon, Jean-Louis Aubert, but also Laurent Voulzy. Noticed by Nagui during a Bénabar show, the musician and singer quickly became one of the viewers’ favorites. “I’ve never had anyone come up to me and say mean things. Everyone always said sweet and kind things to me, and above all, they made me feel like they approved of the way I was. I make them laugh and that means a lot to me.”he confided to Tele-LeisureThursday December 15, 2022.
This musician whose departure affected Nagui
On the set of the show, the candidates are also accompanied by Alexis Bourguignon on trumpet or Maurice Zemmour on bass. After the departure of Richard Bertin, it is Damien Schmitt, former candidate of The Voicewho had joined the Zikos on drums. However, on Wednesday January 19, 2022, it was with a heavy heart that Mélanie Page’s husband announced the drummer’s departure. “For the record, it’s the last week, we’re going to take advantage of our Damien before he leaves for other lands”he declared on the set of Do not forget the lyrics. Today, it’s Pierre Lucbert who is on drums! Daily, Nagui and viewers can also count on the good humor of Magali Ripoll. Present since the start of the show, the singer plays the piano and the accordion. During her career, she accompanied many artists on stage, such as Lorie, Emmanuel Moire, Line Renaud, but also Charles Aznavour. Asked about her arrival on the flagship show of France 2the artist declared to Here isThursday October 20, 2022: “I found myself in this adventure because I was working occasionally with a conductor and he was called to form a team and shoot the pilot show, it was November 2007. It will be 15 years”.