Laurence Boccolini: why the host leaves the show “Everyone wants to take their place”

Fans of Laurence Boccolini are having a hard time digesting the news… Sunday June 25, 2023, the host indeed announced in an interview with our colleagues from Puremedia that she would no longer present her daily program Everyone wants to take its placebroadcast on France 2.

“I was able to experience wonderful moments with the candidates”

“After reflection and many exchanges with the channel and the production, I made the decision not to continue the game at the start of the school year”, explained Laurence Boccolini who had succeeded Nagui in August 2021, presenter of the game since its creation. in 2006. The presenter therefore only stayed two short years at the helm of Everyone wants to take its place. A short-lived adventure of which she nevertheless keeps beautiful memories. “I was able to live wonderful moments with so many candidates. This exercise fills me with joy every time”, she confided to Puremedia.

Laurence Boccolini does not leave France TV

Unfortunately for fans of the show, Laurence Boccolini now wants something else. “It’s time for me to set off on new adventures, new creations with France Télévisions, always with the aim of bringing a little smile and humor, because that’s all that matters: simply doing my job. “, she thus assured.

It was absolutely out of the question for France Télévisions to separate from the presenter, despite her desire to leave Everyone wants to take its place. “She is an outstanding entertainer. […]. Day after day, she has forged a very strong bond with France 2 viewers. She is an essential face of the channel and we have many projects with her,” said Florent Dumont, deputy director of antennas and programs at France. TV So it remains to be seen who will replace Laurence Boccolini from the start of the school year…