France's summer TV reruns draw millions, boost viewership on France 2 and France 3
On 4 August 2026, France 2 rebroadcast the game show Tout le monde veut prendre sa place. The episode attracted 1.37 million viewers, representing an 18.8 % market share. Champion Vincent recorded his 215th victory, bringing his total prize to €289,900. Host Cyril Féraud surprised a former contestant’s mother with an unexpected phone call.
France 3 aired three episodes of the police series Rex on 3 August 2026. The first episode drew 1.03 million viewers (15.4 % share), the second 978 000 (14.2 % share) and the third 757 000 (9.8 % share) despite competing with the women’s Tour de France. The series introduced a new master, Alex Brandtner, replacing Richard Moser.
Also on 3 August 2026, France 3 rebroadcast the game show Slam, which gathered 1.03 million viewers (11.4 % share). Host Théo Curin paid an unexpected tribute to healthcare workers, appearing in a doctor’s costume, and highlighted champion Hélène’s €600 win, raising her total to €3 800 over four victories.
Entities: Alex Brandtner · Cyril Féraud · Rex · Théo Curin · Vincent
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rex introduced new master Alex Brandtner, replacing Richard Moser. (0043b08b-e938-4001-b000-f6d517658f98)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Host Théo Curin paid tribute to healthcare workers, appearing in a doctor’s costume during the show. (93c271d1-d240-46b4-a1b2-8c7521e7da4b)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The rediffusion of Slam on France 3 on 3 August 2026 attracted 1.03 million viewers, an 11.4 % share. (93c271d1-d240-46b4-a1b2-8c7521e7da4b)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The third episode of Rex aired opposite the women’s Tour de France, drawing 757 000 viewers (9.8 % share). (0043b08b-e938-4001-b000-f6d517658f98)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The rediffusion of Tout le monde veut prendre sa place on France 2 on 4 August 2026 drew 1.37 million viewers, an 18.8 % market share. (d3854a08-9996-4f5d-9e9c-cd52fd4b9aad)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Champion Vincent achieved his 215th victory, bringing his total prize to €289,900. (d3854a08-9996-4f5d-9e9c-cd52fd4b9aad)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Host Cyril Féraud called the mother of a former contestant, surprising her. (d3854a08-9996-4f5d-9e9c-cd52fd4b9aad)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Three episodes of Rex aired on France 3 on 3 August 2026, with the first episode attracting 1.03 million viewers (15.4 % share). (0043b08b-e938-4001-b000-f6d517658f98)