“They still call me Claire Chazal in the street”: Anne-Claire Coudray’s unexpected confession

This Thursday, July 11, 2024, Anne-Claire Coudray gave an interview in the columns of TV Magazine. The opportunity for the 8pm news presenter to TF1 to confide in his longevity, but also his relationship with Claire Chazal.

A precious seat. After twenty-four years at the head of the 8 p.m. news TF1Claire Chazal was ousted from her position in 2015. To replace her, all eyes turned to her weekend joker, Anne-Claire Coudray. And neither of them have anything to reproach each other for. And Claire Chazal is not going to say otherwise, since she experienced the same scenario: “I have never in my life asked to replace Laurent Goumarre, just as I don’t think Anne-Claire Coudray asked to replace me.”.

As a reminder, Claire Chazal’s last news broadcast, in September 2015, moved many of the faithful of the legendary 8pm mass. A farewell message from Claire Chazal and a few words for her replacement. “She had this very kind and elegant message that moved me a lot. I was at home and I can tell you that I had a lump in my throat.”shared Anne-Claire Coudray, during her appearance on C à vous, a few months later.

Anne-Claire Coudray: soon 10 years on the 8pm news

And yet, remember, Anne-Claire Coudray had not responded to him publicly. And the reason is very simple and humble. “I believe that the least thing, It was to let him have the last word. I couldn’t see myself delaying this goodbye that she had chosen by trying to send a word, a message, a week later.”she replied.

In an interview with TV MagazineAnne-Claire Coudray was asked about her longevity on the news, almost 10 years! “It’s a job that requires a lot of endurance before you settle in and find your marks. It took time for people to recognize me and know my name“, she said, before revealing: “People still call me Claire Chazal in the street.” “I take it as a compliment. This reference to Claire is a kind of knighthood, the attestation that you have really become a tenured presenter. Will I stay for another ten years? The viewers will decide.”