Michaël Youn to announce shock retirement from comedy?

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Youn created a stir on Friday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Youn fans. Speculation had been rife that the French comedian best known for his roles in Vive la France or Fatal and best known for his show Le Morning Live on M6, is about to announce his retirement from comedy, at age 52, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 10/01/2026 : 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-singer-television host 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.

#ThankYouMichaël

For a little while on Friday evening, #ThankYouMichaël 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.

“Michaël Youn was unlike any other comedian we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouMichaël”
— @universalObserver, 9 Jan 2026
“I thought Michaël Youn retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 9 Jan 2026

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