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- Surprise entrant shakes up the 2025 TV Magazine ranking
- Who sits near the top: familiar hosts and the leading woman
- Major gains and steep falls: the biggest movers in the poll
- New faces and returning names: fresh entries this year
- How the survey was conducted and what the numbers say
- Audience reaction and industry takeaways
TV Magazine unveiled its annual ranking of France’s favorite television personalities, and this year’s list looks very different. A few familiar faces remain, but several presenters moved sharply up or down. One well-known France Télévisions host made a surprising climb into the top ten, delighting viewers and colleagues alike.
Surprise entrant shakes up the 2025 TV Magazine ranking
The 2025 poll brought an unexpected face into the upper tier. After a decade in front of cameras, the presenter broke into the top ten for the first time. He described the news as deeply moving and called it a sign of long-term connection with the audience.
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Cyril Féraud is the name that caught attention this year. His rise marks one of the most talked-about changes in the list. Industry peers and fans reacted on social networks.
Who sits near the top: familiar hosts and the leading woman
The leaderboard still includes several long-standing stars of French television. Some retained strong positions, while others shifted. Among the names that drew notice were hosts from public and private channels, from entertainment to lifestyle shows.
- Nikos Aliagas — back on screens with a major entertainment revival.
- Julien Courbet — maintaining popularity thanks to his consumer-help program.
- Faustine Bollaert — though she lost the top spot, she remains the highest-ranked woman.
- Jean-Luc Reichmann, Karine Le Marchand, Camille Combal, Cyril Lignac, and Cyril Hanouna — all present in the list of favorites.
Major gains and steep falls: the biggest movers in the poll
Some presenters climbed rapidly, while others tumbled. One host gained five places and celebrated a notable comeback. Conversely, several veterans saw sharp drops.
- Significant gains: hosts who rose into the top ten or made marked progress.
- Sharp declines: Nagui fell dramatically, sliding many spots compared with last year.
- Other notable falls included a doctor-turned-presenter and a few television staples.
Names that tumbled
- Nagui — experienced a major fall in rank compared to last year.
- A medical presenter also lost many positions.
- Two entertainment journalists dropped sharply in the standings.
New faces and returning names: fresh entries this year
The 2025 edition welcomed several personalities who had not featured on prior lists. Their arrival shows shifting viewer interests and the impact of recent programs.
- Vincent Lagaf — entered the list mid-table for the first time.
- Audrey Crespo-Mara — a debut that reflects her recent visibility.
- Isabelle Ithurburu — another new presence among popular hosts.
How the survey was conducted and what the numbers say
The ranking comes from an online poll carried out over eleven days. During that period, tens of thousands of viewers named their favorite TV personality.
- The survey ran from November 20 to December 1, 2025.
- 27,340 people responded and voted for their preferred television figures.
- Respondents named personalities across entertainment, news, and lifestyle genres.
Audience reaction and industry takeaways
Fans and commentators interpreted the list as evidence of changing tastes. Social media buzzed with congratulations and surprise. Producers and networks noted the results as a barometer for programming choices.
For some presenters, the ranking offered validation of long careers. For others, it signaled a need to reconnect with viewers. The mix of newcomers and veterans illustrates a fluid media landscape moving into 2026.
