Franck Dubosc to announce shock retirement from comedy?

Dubosc created a stir on Monday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Dubosc fans. Speculation had been rife that the French comedian best known for his roles in Disco or Camping, will announce his retirement from comedy, at age 62, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 13/01/2026 : 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-actor 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.

#ThankYouFranck

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouFranck 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 #ThankYouFranck.”
— @DesireePlum, 12 Jan 2026

“I thought Franck Dubosc retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 12 Jan 2026

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