TV host Sidonie Bonnec Moved to Tears Recalling Support from Author Amélie Nothomb
Paris – Sidonie Bonnec, host of the france 2 program “Everyone Has Their Say,” became visibly emotional during a recent appearance on ”A Sunday in the Country,” recounting a deeply personal encounter with novelist Amélie Nothomb. The moment, broadcast November 30, 2025, highlighted the powerful impact of mentorship and the fulfillment of long-held aspirations.
Bonnec’s emotional response stemmed from a surprise visit by Nothomb following the April 2024 publication of Bonnec’s debut novel, “The Au Pair,” a thriller based on a challenging experience from her youth.While at Albin Michel promoting her book, Bonnec was stunned when Nothomb entered the room, recalling a previous connection from two decades earlier when Bonnec had written a university dissertation on Nothomb’s early work. “And then she remembers me. She comes to me and hugs me. She said to me, ‘I’m so proud of you,'” Bonnec shared, before becoming overwhelmed with emotion.
The gesture resonated deeply with Bonnec, who described the encounter as “crazy” and proof that “you have to hold on to your dreams and that at one point, you end up doing what you were supposed to do.” the moment also visibly affected singer Pierre Lapointe, who was appearing alongside Bonnec on the program and also began to cry.
“A Sunday in the Country” continues to be a popular program for France 2,averaging 1.45 million viewers weekly as its September 21, 2024 return, representing a 15.2% market share of individuals aged four and over, according to Médiamétrie.
