Olivier Minne's Final Season Marks Major Changes for 'Fort Boyard' 2025
The 2025 season of 'Fort Boyard' marks Olivier Minne's final hosting stint, introducing new characters and challenges.
Key Points
- • Olivier Minne's final season after 25 years on 'Fort Boyard'.
- • Two new characters introduced: giant Passe Nulle Part and a Viking.
- • Show features a mix of new and familiar contestants, including Shy’m and Clarisse Agbegnenou.
- • Concerns over the filming location's condition prompt research initiatives.
The popular French adventure game show "Fort Boyard" is gearing up for its 36th season, set to premiere on France 2 this Saturday, July 5, 2025. This season carries significant weight as it will be the final one hosted by longtime presenter Olivier Minne, who has helmed the show for a remarkable 25 years. Minne is preparing to transition to a new role at M6 and has indicated he will share more about his departure in the future, expressing pride in his enduring association with the program.
This season introduces exciting new elements, including two fresh characters: Vincent Pourchot, who takes on the role of the giant Passe Nulle Part, and a Viking specialist in swordsmanship, promising to inject new life into the competition. The show will also revive several beloved game cells and characters, such as "L’échiquier" and "Jaba le Pirate," aiming to create a blend of nostalgia and innovation for its viewers.
The participant roster features a mix of new and returning contestants, among them singer Shy’m and judoka Clarisse Agbegnenou. The incorporation of well-known figures from different realms of entertainment is expected to enhance the Saturday night viewing experience, continuing the tradition of excitement that has characterized "Fort Boyard" for decades.
Concerns have also been raised regarding the historical filming location of the show, which has reportedly fallen into disrepair. Efforts are underway, including research in Belgium that assesses the impact of wave action on a miniature replica of Fort Boyard, as a response to the fort’s deteriorating condition. This precarious situation looms over the beloved series as it prepares to begin a new chapter.