Denis Brogniart facts for kids
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Denis Brogniart
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| Born | 12 June 1967 Dijon, France
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| Occupation | Television host |
Denis Brogniart (born 12 June 1967 in Dijon) is a French sports journalist and television host. He is well-known for hosting the adventure show Koh-Lanta since 2002. He also used to present Formula One car racing on TF1.
About Denis Brogniart
Denis Brogniart is married to Hortense, and they have three children together. He also has another child from a previous relationship, making him a father of four. His children were born between 2000 and 2007. He has twin daughters, Lili and Violette, and a son named Dimitri. Denis also has two brothers.
Denis was born in Dijon, France. His mother was a mathematics teacher, and his father worked in banking. After finishing high school, he tried to study medicine for about a year and a half. However, he decided it wasn't for him.
He then worked as a lifeguard and an activity leader at Club Med. He also taught sports. Denis always dreamed of becoming a sports journalist. He studied at the University of Caen Basse-Normandie. After that, he went to a journalism school in Paris called Institut pratique de journalisme (IPJ). This helped him achieve his dream.
Helping Others
Denis Brogniart uses his fame to help people in need. Since 2010, he has supported the Emergency Architects Foundation. He is a sponsor for this group.
The Emergency Architects Foundation helps people around the world. They assist communities affected by natural disasters like earthquakes or floods. They also help after human-made disasters. Their goal is to rebuild homes, schools, and other important buildings. This helps people who have lost everything get back to a normal life quickly. Denis has visited places like Haiti to see their work. He shares his experiences to encourage others to support the cause.
For several years, Denis has also supported soldiers who were injured in war. He is the godfather of the Army's Wounded Aid Cell (CABAT).
Since 2018, Denis Brogniart has been an ambassador for the ARC Foundation for Cancer Research. This foundation works to find cures for cancer. He also supports events like the Triathlon des Roses, which raises money for breast cancer research.
Internet Fame
In 2017, Denis Brogniart became famous on the internet for something unexpected. An old clip from a Koh-Lanta: Viêtnam episode, aired in 2010, went viral. In the clip, Denis asks a contestant, Laurence, what they could do if many men were on the show. Laurence replies, "they can build a cabin." Denis's surprised reaction and a specific sound he made became an "Internet meme."
An internet meme is a funny image, video, or phrase that spreads quickly online. People often change it or use it in new, humorous ways. Denis's reaction was used in many funny videos and remixes.
Denis has even talked about this meme in interviews. He appeared on shows with Huffington Post and the famous YouTuber Cyprien to explain the story behind his viral moment. Even a French-Belgian actor, Franck Dacquin, used Denis's famous reaction for a character in the French version of the cartoon Bluey.
TV Shows Hosted by Denis Brogniart
Denis Brogniart has hosted many popular TV shows, especially Koh-Lanta. Here are some of them:
- 2001: Les Aventuriers de Koh-Lanta (narrator, Thaïlande)
- 2002: Les Aventuriers de Koh-Lanta (Costa Rica)
- 2003: Fear Factor
- 2003: Koh-Lanta (Panama)
- 2004:
- Koh-Lanta (Panama)
- F1 à la Une
- 2005:
- Koh-Lanta (Nouvelle-Calédonie)
- L'Île de la tentation
- 2006: Koh-Lanta (Vanuatu)
- 2007: Koh-Lanta (Philippines)
- 2008:
- Auto Critiques and Moto Critiques, on Eurosport France
- Téléfoot
- Euro 2008: Le mag
- Koh-Lanta (Philippines)
- Qui peut battre Benjamin Castaldi ?
- Domino Day
- 2009: Koh-Lanta : le retour des héros
