It has been over a month since Jean-Pierre Pernaut bowed out. Friday, December 18, 2020, the 70-year-old journalist presented his latest 1 p.m. news sure TF1, after 33 years of good and loyal service. So, how does he live these first weeks away from the set of which he has held the reins for so long? This is what the journalists of 50 'inside, broadcast on TF1 Saturday 23 January 2021.
In this issue, the legendary figure of the small screen opened the doors of his home, alongside his wife, Nathalie Marquay. The famous presenter of the television news, who has since been replaced by Marie-Sophie Lacarrau, confided in his new life, which he seems to appreciate a lot. "There is no void at all and I don't miss the diary because I have done so much! ", he blurted out, against all odds. And to continue: "I was so happy to hold that I am really very happy today. "
Nathalie Marquay: "They were angry with me"
During this interview, Jean-Pierre Pernaut also revealed that some viewers criticized him for leaving in the midst of the coronavirus epidemic – a particularly anxiety-provoking period. "There were quite a few people telling me: 'We should not leave this year which is so sad, so in addition if you go … '", he said. As for Nathalie Marquay, some people threw stones at her, believing that she had some responsibility in this decision-making. "They were angry with me too", dropped the former Miss France. "Yes, it is because of you that he leaves. Why ? We need him. You can see it at home ", quoted the beauty queen. If JPP has chosen to hang up his jacket, it is spend more time with his family, as our colleagues have pointed out. An idea that matured during confinement. "When he got up around 8:30 am rather than 6 in the morning, I said: 'But what does that feel good? recognized his wife. Since Saturday January 9, 2021, he has been in charge of Jean-Pierre and you, sure LCI. A new adventure, within the group of TF1, so dear to his heart …
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