Christophe Dechavanne Steps Back from 'Quelle époque!' Following Drug-Driving Conviction

The French TV host will announce his temporary withdrawal from the talk show after a court ruling for repeat drug-related driving offenses.

Christophe Dechavanne, a 67-year-old French TV personality, was convicted on February 20, 2025, for driving under the influence of cocaine, a repeat offense.
The court sentenced him to a €1,200 fine, revoked his driving license, and prohibited him from retaking the test for six months. He has appealed the verdict.
Dechavanne has decided to step back from his role as a permanent panelist on the France 2 talk show 'Quelle époque!' to avoid disrupting the program.
He will announce his decision at the start of the upcoming episode on Saturday, March 1, 2025, marking an indefinite hiatus from the show.
The case has sparked significant public discussion, with some drawing comparisons to other high-profile legal cases involving public figures in France.