Belgian teacher Renaud secured his second Masters victory on France 2’s music quiz show « N’oubliez pas les paroles », joining Arsène as the only contestants in the program’s history to win the trophy twice.
Mastering France 2 Musical Show
- Renaud claimed his second tournament win during the grand finale broadcast on Saturday, November 14, hosted by Nagui.
- The champion from Marcinelle memorized over 2,000 songs through late-night study sessions while balancing family life.
- His path to the title required defeating top-tier competitors, including Margaux, Laurens, and Jérémy.
Path to the Final Victory
France 2 broadcasted the season finale of the musical game show hosted by Nagui on Saturday, November 14. At the conclusion of the evening, Belgian maestro Renaud emerged victorious to claim the Masters trophy for the second time.
This achievement places the contender in an exclusive group within the show’s history. Before this win, only one other player had managed to secure two Masters titles: Arsène.
“C’est une immense ferté de pouvoir me retrouver aux côtés d’Arsène parmi les candidats qui ont remporté deux trophées,” Renaud told Ciné-Télé-Revue.
Battling Top Maestros
Reaching the final stage demanded a grueling run against the program’s most formidable past champions. The teacher from Marcinelle acknowledged that the competition offered no easy paths.
“Pour arriver jusqu’en finale, cela a été un véritable parcours du combattant ! Tous les maestros contre lesquels j’ai joué étaient extrêmement forts,” Renaud said to Ciné-Télé-Revue. He said that drawing Margaux, recognized as the top female maestro, in the quarterfinals presented an immediate hurdle.
Subsequent rounds forced him to face Laurens, who had eliminated him the previous year, followed by Jérémy, a finalist from three years prior equipped with extensive musical knowledge.
Champion Balances Preparation with Enthusiasm
Securing the podium required relentless preparation alongside his professional duties. The champion studied more than 2,000 tracks after his wife and children went to sleep, accepting personal sacrifices to reach the top.
Having first participated in the program in 2018, the multi-time winner maintains his enthusiasm after eight years of involvement. “Le jour où je trouverai cela lassant, je n’irai plus. J’arrêterai de moi-même en me disant que je n’ai plus le temps. Mais j’adore vraiment ça ! Cela reste un jeu et un plaisir pour moi,” Renaud told Ciné-Télé-Revue.
| Tournament Stage | Competitor Faced |
|---|---|
| Quarterfinals | Margaux |
| Advanced Rounds | Laurens |
| Finals | Jérémy |
