Happy birthday! Benjamin Castaldi turns 56 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on March 28, 2026

The iconic and legendary television host turns 56 on Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026.

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Benjamin Castaldi is celebrating his 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of his generation.

Popular television host Benjamin Castaldi (Loft Story, Secret Story, La Nouvelle Star, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Castaldi, a cultural icon

Born in Boulogne-Billancourt on March 28, 1970, Benjamin Castaldi's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Castaldi's not just a great television host, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Benjamin hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Benjamin Castaldi as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Benjamin, you're the best!