TVA has officially named Anouk Meunier as the new co-host of Ça finit bien la semaine, ending weeks of speculation about who would replace longtime presenter Julie Bélanger. Beginning this fall, Meunier will join Jean-Michel Anctil, who returns for a fifth consecutive season on the popular Friday-night talk show.
The announcement was revealed Monday during an appearance on Sucré salé, where host Mélanie Maynard welcomed the new duo. For TVA viewers, the move signals a significant transition as Bélanger steps away after 13 years helping build the program into one of Quebec television’s most successful entertainment shows.
BĂ©langer’s departure marks the end of a long chapter for the series, but TVA executives believe Meunier brings the experience, personality and industry knowledge needed to maintain the show’s winning formula. The network highlighted her extensive background in television and interviewing, describing her as the ideal person to succeed BĂ©langer.
Why Anouk Meunier Was Chosen
Nathalie Fabien, General Manager of Linear and Digital Programming at TVA Group and illico+, praised Bélanger’s contribution to the program and said Meunier was selected because of her proven experience as a host. According to TVA, viewers can continue to expect the same mix of humour, warmth and engaging celebrity conversations that has helped the show remain a ratings success.
Nadège Pouyez, General Manager of Original Content at Québecor Content, said Meunier’s energetic personality and strong understanding of Quebec’s artistic community made her a natural fit. She also expressed confidence that Meunier’s chemistry with Anctil would quickly connect with audiences.
Meunier later revealed that TVA evaluated several potential co-hosts before ultimately selecting her. She said she felt honoured by the decision and believes her approachable style shares similarities with Bélanger’s, helping make the transition smoother for longtime viewers.
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A New Chapter for the Popular TVA Show
For Meunier, the opportunity represents a return to interviewing, a format she has enjoyed throughout her career. She said the timing feels right both professionally and personally, noting that her son Arnaud is now six years old, allowing her to balance work commitments with family life.
The partnership between Meunier and Anctil will extend beyond Friday nights. The pair will also host La rentrĂ©e TVA on September 6, where the network’s biggest stars present upcoming programming, and they are scheduled to reunite in January for the special Ça commence bien l’annĂ©e.
The two hosts already know each other through previous collaborations, including the Jean Lapointe Foundation’s 28 Days Without Alcohol Challenge and projects linked to Accès illimité. Their existing relationship could help create the natural chemistry TVA is hoping to bring to the screen.
Meunier will continue her role as an investigator on Chanteurs masqués, with filming currently underway for the sixth season. Additional information about TVA programming can be found on the official TVA website.
Bélanger, meanwhile, is returning to radio while continuing television work, including co-hosting the culinary competition 24 en 24 with Chuck Hughes. Produced by Fair-Play in collaboration with Québecor Content, Ça finit bien la semaine remains one of TVA’s strongest entertainment properties, attracting an average of approximately 624,000 viewers during the most recent spring season.
Major television hosting changes often attract strong audience attention, especially when a familiar face leaves a successful program. Similar interest was seen when Sheinelle Jones was chosen as the new TODAY co-host after Hoda Kotb’s departure, highlighting how closely viewers follow presenter transitions on popular television shows.
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