French TV Highlights on December 26: 'Le Comte de Monte-Cristo' and Maestro Angelina's Hiatus on 'N’oubliez pas les paroles'

On December 26, 2025, French television offered viewers a rich lineup of entertainment across multiple channels, alongside significant updates from the popular game show "N’oubliez pas les paroles."

France 2 premiered the new series "Le Comte de Monte-Cristo" at 21:10, dramatizing the story of Edmond Dantès as he assumes command of the Pharaon and returns to Marseille to wed his beloved Mercédès. Unbeknownst to him, jealousy from colleagues Danglars and Fernand sets the stage for conflict. Simultaneously, TF1 aired "La chanson secrète," hosted by Nikos Aliagas, featuring surprise emotional performances dedicated to celebrities like Helena and Kad Merad. Meanwhile, France 3 hosted the grand finale of "La meilleure chorale de France," where 14 choirs competed under the watchful judgment of Vincent Niclo. Additionally, M6 broadcast Disney's live-action "Cendrillon," a faithful adaptation of the Cinderella tale addressing Ella's struggles under her stepfamily.

Regarding "N’oubliez pas les paroles," the show's maestro Angelina was temporarily sidelined on December 26. This interruption followed her strong performance and two victories on Christmas Day, December 25, which brought her total winnings to €73,000 over nine wins. The episodes on December 25 attracted between 1.73 million and 2.25 million viewers, holding audience shares of 13.9% and 16% respectively, though there was a slight decline compared to the previous week. Host Nagui announced a special "best of" episode honoring former champion Natacha—with 60 wins and €372,000 earned—leading to Angelina's temporary absence. The show airs Monday to Saturday starting at 18:40 on France 2.

This diverse programming and notable developments highlight the vibrancy of French television programming during this festive period, offering audiences a blend of drama, music, competition, and family entertainment.