Sandrine Arcizet and Élodie Ageron make their debut on a new channel after Les animaux de la 8

Viewers haven’t had time to recover from the disappearance of Channel 8’s Animals, but Sandrine Arcizet and Élodie Ageron are already preparing for their big comeback. After the abrupt end of C8 in February 2025, the iconic duo is returning to TMC with a new animal show promising excitement and happy adoptions. A meteoric rise for these beloved presenters. The television rebirth of an inseparable duo When tears flowed during the last episode of Channel 8’s Animals, no one imagined such a rapid return. Yet, less than three months after their heartbreaking farewell, Sandrine Arcizet and Élodie Ageron are back on the small screen. Their legendary bond, forged over twenty years on C8, will now be available on TMC starting May 25, 2025. The new program, entitled Animals for Adoption, New Family for a New Life , delves into the heart of the SPA shelters. Far from being a simple remake, this show offers a raw immersion into the daily lives of volunteers and animals waiting for a home. Viewers will discover: Heartbreaking stories of rescued animals

The little-known work of shelter teams

Adoptions filmed in real time Follow-ups over several weekshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi6fDR7sRDU A redesigned format to capture raw emotion Unlike their previous show, the new format focuses on authenticity rather than spectacle. The cameras will follow the animals for weeks, showing their entire journey from their arrival at the shelter to their adoption. A bold choice that could redefine the standards for animal programming. TF1 bets on animal emotion with TMC The TF1 group scores a media coup by bringing back the star duo. Following the departure of 30 Million Friends

In 2016, the channel left a gap in its wildlife programming. With this new show on TMC, the broadcasting giant is filling a gap while capitalizing on the loyal audience of Arcizet and Ageron. TF1’s strategy is based on several major strengths:An ideal time slot (1:10 p.m.) to reach a wide audience

• A TNT channel accessible to all (Channel 10)
• A universal subject that transcends generations
• The proven chemistry of the two hosts
• The challenges of a successful career change

A program that could revolutionize animal adoption

Beyond entertainment, Animaux à adoptehas a social mission. Each episode will conclude with practical information for viewers looking to adopt. This initiative could have a concrete impact on adoption rates at partner shelters.

Experts already predict several positive effects:

Increased awareness of abandonment A better understanding of shelter work Demystification of “problem” animalsAn increase in donations to charities The success of this new television adventure could well redefine the place of animal programs in the French audiovisual landscape. With Sandrine Arcizetand

Élodie Ageron

• at the helm, TMC is banking on authentic emotion to appeal to an ever-wider audience.