Fabien Olicard to announce shock retirement from comedy?

  • By Smith Alexander
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‘Mots de Tête’ author created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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 15/01/2026 : 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 Wednesday 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, 14 Jan 2026
“I thought Fabien Olicard retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 14 Jan 2026

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