Florent Pagny announced this Tuesday, January 25: he has lung cancer. However, he wanted to reassure his fans by specifying that he will be on the bill for the next season of The Voice. But the production of the show wanted to make a clarification.
Like many other artists, Florent Pagny had to cancel his tour through France. Not because of the Covid-19 pandemic, like many, but because the 74-year-old singer shared sad news: he has lung cancer. It was through a dignified Instagram video that Azucena’s husband announced his diagnosis. “I have to make a rather special announcement, I won’t be able to finish my 60th anniversary tour. I have to cancel all of my concerts due to a health problem. Indeed, I have just been diagnosed with a tumor in the lung, a not very sympathetic cancerous tumor that cannot be operated on“, said the interpreter of My freedom of thought.
If his concerts are cancelled, his participation in the next season of The Voice – where he is part of the jury alongside Amel Bent, Marc Lavoine and Vianney – is maintained. As explained by the father of Inca and Aël, the episodes of the eleventh season, which will begin on February 12 on TF1, have already been shot. “I will be seen on the red armchair of The Voice in great shape“, he announced proudly.
Will Florent Pagny be there for the live broadcasts?
But as pointed out The Parisian, a detail was omitted by Florent Pagny. Indeed, if the blind auditions are indeed pre-recorded, the bonuses are live. Will the singer be able to participate when the time comes? Currently, the production of The Voice chose not to go too far. “With TF1, our priority is Florent’s health. The whole family The Voice is at his side in this ordeal. For filming, we will organize ourselves with him and will communicate at the appropriate time“, she said in an official press release.
For now, Florent Pagny gives priority to his health. He is about to start a protocol of chemotherapy and x-rays, supported by his relatives. Optimistic and beating, he hopes to find his fans very soon. “QWhen all this is settled, we meet again, I’ll be back to finish what I started. It may be the 61″ tourhe promised his community.