Happy birthday! Christophe Hondelatte turns 63 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary television host turns 63 on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

Christophe Hondelatte is celebrating his 63rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of his generation.

Popular television host Christophe Hondelatte (Faites entrer l'accusé, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 63rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Hondelatte, a cultural icon

Born in Bayonne on December 17, 1962, Christophe Hondelatte's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Hondelatte'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 Christophe hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Christophe Hondelatte as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 63.

Happy Birthday, Christophe, you're the best!

Christophe Hondelatte career in pictures

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