“I’m Kidding!”: William Leymergie’s On-Air Proposal to Sophie Davant Takes a Playful Turn
PARIS – television personality William Leymergie sent shockwaves through the studio of france 2’s Quelle Époque! (“what a Time!”) on Saturday when he unexpectedly proposed marriage to co-host Sophie Davant, only to immediately clarify it was a joke. The playful moment, witnessed by fellow host Léa Salamé and the program’s columnists, sparked both surprise and laughter.
Leymergie’s impromptu proposal – “Will you marry me?” – was followed by a swift retraction.”I’m kidding!” he exclaimed, prompting an audible reaction from Salamé. “There,I had a shock!” she admitted,visibly surprised.Leymergie explained the jest stemmed from a running gag between the two presenters, fueled by frequent inquiries from the public about a potential romance. He then playfully assigned Davant evening dog-walking duties, further lightening the mood.
The on-air banter highlights the deepening relationship between Leymergie and Davant, which recently transitioned from long-standing professional rapport to a confirmed romance. Davant previously revealed to Paris Match in 2024 that she had long been attracted to Leymergie, recalling a “form of seduction” during their time together on Télématin. While rumors of a relationship circulated then, Davant insisted they where unfounded.
Despite the playful denial of marriage on Quelle Époque!, the couple’s established connection and recent confirmation of their relationship suggest a blossoming partnership. Their decades-long professional history, marked by mutual admiration and a shared sense of humor, appears to be evolving into something more.
