Johan Despain leaves animation for the grocery store

After Denis Gagné, it was Johane Despins' turn to step out as host Grocery store.

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Almost two years to the day after her former colleague announced her departure on February 15, 2022, the host, in turn, announced her departure on Monday, February 12.

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After 16 years at the helm of the show, Johan Despens will leave at the end of this season, which she co-hosts Myriam FahmiouWhich will end on June 30.

She stated through a press release issued by Radio-Canada her desire to renew.

“I leave an extraordinary show and an extraordinary team with great gratitude. After 16 years, I want to throw myself into the void, to feel dizzy! But I am proud to have contributed to the success of this show, which is still relevant after 22 years and which will remain relevant for a long time, I am convinced. Thank you For Radio-Canada because it has allowed me, for thirty years, to develop in radio as well as in television, with a lot of confidence and freedom.

Radio-Canada also indicates that the person who will succeed him will be revealed later, who will now participate in presenting the program alongside Myriam Fahmiou.