Friday, May 9th, Jacques Legros's Last Day at TF1
"Jacques Legros shares his sentiments of impending retirement following his choice to cease hosting the JT on TF1"
Brace yourself for some emotions on TF1 this Friday. As Jacques Legros confided on RTL's "On refait la télé" on May 3rd, "I'm feeling pretty emotional. I'm worried about what my colleagues will do - I know they're planning something," he chuckles. With tears welling up, he adds, "I don't want to be overly sentimental." And he's not kidding, he's already looking forward to his next chapter. "Nobody will miss me. It's me who will miss the viewers."
Jacques Legros, a familiar face since July 19th, 1998, became the backup for the 13h news on the channel when Jean-Pierre Pernaut was on leave or sick leave. After the latter's death in 2021, Legros took over the role. However, with 27 years under his belt, Legros is hanging up his news anchor hat.
His departure, however, isn't a traditional retirement. Since 2013, the 74-year-old journalist has been part of France's unique "cumulated employment and retirement" scheme. And he intends to continue working within the media, preferably radio, as he puts it, "I would love to, I'm throwing out an appeal, so to speak." According to INSEE's 2021 data, around 3.6% of French retirees aged 55 and over still hold down a job while collecting retirement benefits.
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For Legros, the "cumulated employment and retirement" scheme allows him the flexibility to continue working while receiving retirement benefits. This isn't uncommon in the media sector, where senior professionals like Legros may transition to part-time roles or take on freelance projects without compromising their retirement income.
As of now, the specifics of Legros's arrangement remain unclear, but French labor law allows for progressive retirement and cumulative employment within such schemes. With his retirement-linked departure, it appears that his TF1 role will be passed on to Isabelle Ithurburu, known for presenting the show "50 minutes inside."
Regardless of what the future has in store, there's no denying that Jacques Legros has had a remarkable career on TF1. And who knows? With his radio dreams still alive, maybe you'll catch him on the airwaves soon!
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- Jacques Legros, although retiring from his full-time role at TF1, is not completely stepping away from the industry as he intends to pursue part-time work, especially in radio, due to the "cumulated employment and retirement" scheme in France.
- Contrary to his sentimental notions, Jacques Legros's colleagues at TF1 may have plans to celebrate his departure, as hinted by his emotional interview on RTL's "On refait la télé."
- With his departure, TF1's 13h news anchor role will be passed on to Isabelle Ithurburu, who is known for presenting "50 minutes inside."
- In light of Legros's transition, it seems that retirement in the media sector, particularly for senior professionals, can offer flexibility through legislative options like progressive retirement and cumulative employment.
