“Bel & Bien ensemble”: what will Agathe Lecaron’s new show on France 2 look like?

Same channel, same time. Agathe Lecaron is changing shows, but not positions. Next fall, she will host "Bel & Bien ensemble" instead of "La Maison des maternelles" on France 2 at 9:30 a.m. Presented by Agathe Lecaron, the show is the daily version of the weekly program "Bel & Bien," which airs on Saturdays.

Co-produced by Martange Production, "Bel & Bien Ensemble" will be a talk show centered around well-being and prevention. "My favorite topics," enthuses the host. The leitmotif: "Be, move, eat."

Alongside her, two columnists will be on set. Among them is Sarah Kaddour, who also appears on the weekly show "Bel & Bien." She will resume the street interviews, but will also be among the audience.

Along with them, a new face completes the cast: Arnaud Lauqué. A field journalist, he will provide insight into everyday well-being issues. The program will be based on infographics and reports. He will also interact with the audience on set.

Because the new program aims to be closer to the audience. "Conversations are at the heart of the daily routine," explains Florent Dumont, director of France Télévisions' magazine programs. To achieve this, the producers have planned a two-part program.

A first-ever session centered around the "I." A person highlights one of their issues. Among the topics covered at the start of the school year are "I always compare myself to others" and "I feel guilty about everything." Experts will be invited to respond directly to the audience.

The second part, lasting 33 minutes, will be devoted to a broader question such as "why does dance heal?" or "why does the sense of smell have a superpower?" Throughout the talk show, viewers will be invited to interact or participate in exercises. A concept that appealed to Agathe Lecaron. "It adds extra pressure to have an audience, but I'm even more stimulated than before," she says happily.

While the magazine addresses prevention issues, it isn't intended to discuss illness or be a health show. The stated goal is to reconnect with viewers on wellness issues. "The show has a practical side and is a complete departure from the Saturday weekly," explains the production company.

The season finale of "Bel & Bien" drew nearly 500,000 viewers. This figure encourages the production team to think of this new program as an innovative talk show designed to last. The set, too, takes on the feel of an American-style talk show, very close to the audience. "It creates a crazy atmosphere," concludes Agathe Lecaron.