Fabrice Luchini is a true stage beast. And he proved it once again, this Tuesday, October 9, on the set of Quotidien. The star guest of the show to celebrate Yann Barthès‘s 50th birthday, the theater and cinema star set the stage on fire with his sharp humor and improvisational talent. Between personal anecdotes and political jabs, Luchini delivered a performance worthy of his reputation.
The actor came to promote his show Les écrivains parlent d’argent. But soon, the discussion veered towards more biting topics. As usual, Luchini did not lack elegance and finesse in his comebacks. His main target of the evening? Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, whom he humorously accused of being responsible for his spectators’ delays.
A tirade on Anne Hidalgo that hits the mark
In a mock-serious tone, Fabrice Luchini mentioned the traffic jams in Paris, a recurring problem according to him. He amused himself by mocking the mayor’s ecological policies. "I understand, she doesn’t want pollution anymore," he said with a hint of irony, before adding: "But she never comes to my shows…". A jab that made the whole set laugh.
This is not the first time Luchini has taken aim at Anne Hidalgo. For several years, he has accused her of hindering the flow of transport in Paris due to her policies favoring cyclists. This evening was no exception. "She slows down the ring road, she’s happy! ‘You’re going to pedal, you lazy bum!’", exclaimed the actor, provoking both hilarity and embarrassment from Yann Barthès.
Luchini, a stage and set beast
While Anne Hidalgo was the main target of his jabs, Luchini did not hesitate to mock other political figures. He listed with mischievous satisfaction those who come to attend his performances: Emmanuel Macron, François Hollande, Nicolas Sarkozy, and even Roselyne Bachelot. "They all come, and they pay!", he joked.
It is this mix of sharp humor and self-mockery that makes Fabrice Luchini successful. With each television appearance, he captivates with his ability to improvise and bring the most mundane subjects to life. On October 9, he once again demonstrated why he is considered one of the best "guests" on talk shows.
Enthusiastic reactions on social media
On social media, especially on X, reactions to Luchini’s performance quickly poured in. Internet users, visibly won over by his wit and biting humor, shared their enthusiasm. "Fabrice Luchini, I could listen to him talk about anything and everything for hours", exclaimed one of them, summarizing the general opinion well.
Another comment highlighted Luchini‘s ease on TV sets: "Luchini is really a great guest for TV. He runs on his own and turns every show into a spectacle". This unique ability to captivate his audience makes him an essential figure in the media landscape.
A master of irony, but a sincere artist
Beneath his exuberant and provocative airs, Fabrice Luchini remains above all a lover of words and the stage. Behind each tirade lies a reflection on society, human relationships, and power. During this show, he also showed a certain tenderness, notably when he affectionately referred to Yann Barthès as "my darling", leaving the host a bit disconcerted.
Whether adored or criticized, Fabrice Luchini remains an essential character. With a career spanning several decades, he continues to surprise and fascinate. Whether on stage, in his one-man shows, or on TV sets, Luchini remains true to himself: an unclassifiable artist, both unpredictable and deeply sincere.
In short, his performance on Quotidien was a true television moment. Another proof that Luchini, at 72, is still at the top of his game, capable of juggling words and ideas while making his audience laugh and think.
