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Cyril Féraud leads Fort Boyard revamp

Overview

The 37th season of Fort Boyard, which began on 4 July 2026 on France 2, continues to mark a major transition as Cyril Féraud replaces Olivier Minne. This revamped season features new collective challenges, new characters like the Admiral and the Amir, and a new “Temps Forts” bonus round. A key feature this season is the inclusion of anonymous members of the public playing alongside celebrities to raise funds for various charities, with a seasonal prize cap of €50,000 per team.

Following a record-breaking debut episode with 2.75 million viewers, the season has maintained strong viewership, recently drawing 2.36 million viewers for a previous episode. Amidst the season, an episode featuring Camille Cerf and Miss France 2026 Hinaupoko Devèze raised €16,880 for Les Bonnes Fées. However, the season also faced social media backlash following a controversy involving participant Élodie Gossuin, who later issued a public apology regarding a team decision involving a member of the public. Despite this, her team successfully raised €16,450 for UNICEF and Le Refuge.

After a mid-August broadcast interruption to accommodate the European Athletics Championships, the season is moving toward its conclusion with a special programming schedule. On Thursday, 27 August 2026, an exceptional prime-time episode features team leader Emmanuel Petit alongside guests Priscilla Betti, Gwendal Marimoutou, and Moguiz. This penultimate episode aims to raise funds for organizations including Huntington France, Les P'tits Cœurs, and Médias & Handicaps.

Entities

Cyril Féraud · Fort Boyard · Elodie Gossuin · France 2 · Fort Boyard

Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Fort Boyard concludes season 37 with special Thursday broadcast

    Fort Boyard concludes its 37th season on France 2 with a special Thursday episode featuring Emmanuel Petit and Cyril Féraud to support various charitable organizations.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Élodie Gossuin provides wildfire shelter and faces TV criticism

    Élodie Gossuin has faced a challenging period, providing shelter to wildfire victims in Gironde while also facing social media backlash over her conduct on the television program Fort Boyard.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Fort Boyard to be replaced by athletics coverage on France 2

    The game show Fort Boyard will be replaced on France 2 this Saturday, August 15, by live coverage of the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Élodie Gossuin apologizes after Fort Boyard controversy

    Élodie Gossuin apologized on social media after facing criticism on Fort Boyard for choosing a public participant to sacrifice herself during a challenge. The team raised 16,450 euros for charity.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Fort Boyard August 1 Episode Raises €16,880 for Les Bonnes Fées

    Fort Boyard’s 1 Aug 2026 episode on France 2, hosted by Cyril Féraud, raised €16 880 for Les Bonnes Fées, with the team earning €7 400 under the new €50 000 prize cap.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Cyril Féraud debuts as host of Fort Boyard season 37 on France 2

    Cyril Féraud takes over as host of Fort Boyard season 37 on France 2 (25 July 2026). The episode, starring Keen’V and other celebrities, raised money for SPA and cancer charity amid new format tweaks.

  7. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Fort Boyard team led by Jérémy Frérot raises record €23,800 for charity

    On 18 July 2026, Fort Boyard’s team of Jérémy Frérot, Shy’m and others won €23 800 for Surfrider Foundation Europe, a record since 2015, while Shy’m confirmed this would be her last participation.

  8. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Cyril Féraud hosts Fort Boyard episode, raises €16,750 for charity

    Cyril Féraud’s first Fort Boyard episode on 11 July 2026 raised €16 750 for Le Projet Moteur, exceeding the prior episode’s charity total.

  9. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Fort Boyard launches public visit contest and new season hosted by Cyril Féraud

    Fort Boyard's 37th season begins July 4 with new host Cyril Féraud, while a donation contest offers the public exclusive visits on Sept 19, 2026, funding the fort’s restoration.

  10. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Cyril Féraud heads new Fort Boyard 2026 season on France 2

    Cyril Féraud takes over as host of Fort Boyard for its 2026 season, debuting on France 2 on 4 July with new collective challenges, a €10 k bonus round and a temporary 20:50 timeslot due to the World Cup.

  11. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fort Boyard revamps format with Cyril Féraud as new host

    Fort Boyard’s 2026 season sees Cyril Féraud replace Olivier Minne, adds a €10,000 pre‑treasure prize and new team challenges, debuting on France 2 on 4 July.

  12. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    French TV Hosts Fabien Lecœuvre and Cyril Féraud Announce Personal Milestones

    Fabien Lecœuvre proposes marriage and moves to a modernised Norman house; Cyril Féraud, now a father, scales back TV duties to focus on family.

  13. 4 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Cyril Féraud moves to Fort Boyard as TV champion Vincent breaks 300k‑euro record

    Vincent topped 300,000 euros on France 2's 'Tout le monde veut prendre sa place' while host Cyril Féraud left France 3's 'Duels en familles' to take over Fort Boyard, reshaping French TV line‑up.

  14. 4 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Cyril Féraud Takes Over as Host of France’s Iconic Fort Boyard Game Show

    Cyril Féraud becomes the new host of Fort Boyard, expressing excitement and noting the show's demanding production schedule.

  15. 4 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Cyril Féraud becomes new Fort Boyard host as Olivier Minne moves to Le Meilleur Pâtissier

    Cyril Féraud is announced as Fort Boyard’s new host while Olivier Minne leaves to present Le Meilleur Pâtissier on M6.

  16. 5 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Cyril Féraud to helm Fort Boyard on France 2 this summer

    Cyril Féraud to replace Olivier Minne as Fort Boyard host on France 2 this summer.

Sources

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