Fabien Olicard to announce shock retirement from comedy?

‘Mots de Tête’ author created a stir on Friday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Olicard fans. Speculation had been rife that the author of Mots de Tête will announce his retirement from comedy, at age 43, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 08/08/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a comedian isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a comedian-illusionist just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouFabien

For a little while on Friday evening, #ThankYouFabien was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouFabien.”
— @DesireePlum, 7 Aug 2026

“I thought Fabien Olicard retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 7 Aug 2026

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