Here’s one who doesn’t seem to be in any hurry to stop. At over 80 years old, the journalist who is a friend of the stars displays a disconcerting longevity on the small screen. However, at his age, Michel Drucker still attaches great importance to his medical follow-up and his state of health. Also, on February 8, the flagship presenter of France 3 took charge of the hospital. He has just come out, and is preparing to return to the set of Vivement Dimanche! We will explain everything to you.
The PAF legend plays the prevention card
Bold and self-taught, Michel Drucker began his career on the small screen in 1966 in Tilt Magazine, on ORTF. And in 1972, he started as a sports journalist in Holiday Sport. But it also owes its success to its proximity to the stars and artists who have left their mark on France. Thus, the host knew Claude François very well. Besides, when he presented Champs Élysées, he even received, simultaneously, Whitney Houston and Serge Gainsbourg, in a sequence which shocked the public. But today remains a television moment that everyone remembers.
Not only is Michel Drucker’s career brilliant, but it also goes on forever. However, like everyone else, the octogenarian also experiences the passage of time. Also, in 2020, he had to face serious health problems. On this occasion, he had to stay in hospital for 3 months and undergo triple bypass surgery. So, now, the presenter prefers prevention to cure. Also, he had planned to carry out a battery of tests, in a hospital center. Initially, these exams were only supposed to last one week. However, the medical team decided to take care of him for longer…
Michel Drucker received treatment
Indeed, doctors monitoring the journalist’s health have spotted slightly worrying signs. So, they immediately have a possible recurrence of his heart problems. Result ? His treatment lasted almost 3 weeks. During this time, Michel Drucker was able to benefit from daily care. And his condition seems to be improving! The host has therefore just left the hospital. However, he will wait a little longer before returning to work in the France 3 studios. The channel’s program director, Stéphane Sitbon-Gomez, therefore gave his news.
« Michael is fine. He went back home. He needs to rest after these grueling weeks of hospitalization. But he is already actively preparing his return. »
Before starting his examinations at the hospital, France Télévision had planned his return for mid-March 2023.
“He should resume recording within two weeks and will be back on stage with his show in mid-March. »
Only, now, the date of its resumption was subject to a slight delay.
» He went back home. He needs to rest after these grueling weeks of hospitalization. But he is already actively preparing his return. »
According to the program director, the public will be able to see Michel Drucker again on television from April. On the other hand, to see him on stage, you will probably have to wait until next September.