Jessé, an emerging comedian, is currently juggling several projects, including his solo show Message personnel, a daily commentator role on France Inter, and a segment on Léa Salamé's show every Saturday evening. He has been a commentator for Zoom zoom zen since the start of the academic year and is now also part of the team for the morning show on France Inter, appearing every Monday in the 8h54 segment. Léa Salamé has chosen him to replace Paul de Saint-Sernin in the role of the "sniper" every Saturday evening on Quelle époque! on France 2. Jessé describes his humor as "spicy and sharp" and has resumed his tour of his show Message personnel across France, with performances in Paris on November 27, 28, and 29 at the Théâtre Édouard-VII.
Jessé discussed his experiences on France Inter, noting that his parents listened to the station so loudly that it would wake him up. He mentioned that his jokes on the show are more daring and sexual compared to those in the morning show. He personalizes jokes for guests such as Marion Mariani, Cyril Lacarrière, Benjamin Duhamel, and Florence Paracuellos. He aims to bring people together and give listeners the desire to be friends. His humor is sharp and spicy, but he clarifies that he is not a bad person. At the morning show, he also makes political jokes about Gérald Darmanin or Charles Sapin, which he considers his role. He stated that not all viewpoints are equal and that he does not agree with Valeurs actuelles, a conservative newspaper. His compass is to be in agreement with what he says, and once he makes a joke, he takes responsibility for it.
Jessé discussed his role as a "sniper" on Quelle époque! and expressed discomfort with the term, finding it violent. He noted that Paul de Saint-Sernin did improvisations in the audience, while he delivers pre-written commentary that is satirical and full of love. He believes that when doing roast, one should also be able to give oneself a jab. He mentioned that Quelle époque! features popular guests used to being flattered, and the roasts provide a change. When receiving Cardinal Bustillo, his role is to tease him. He remarked, "At the Vatican, it's Drag race, with your dresses and your big jewelry," reminding that the Church vilifies homosexuals. Calling him "the cardinal" sends a political message by using female pronouns for men.
Jessé's show tells the story of a child being harassed and his reconstituted family. The adaptation into a series is in development at Netflix, co-written with Laura Farrugia. He grew up knowing that his father was not his biological father, and his mother decided to raise him as her son. The central theme of the series will be to question the different ways of making a family, asking whether one is the child of those who created them or those who raised them. He comes from a politically engaged family, with his father being the treasurer of the Communist Party of Côte-d'Or and his grandfather a socialist mayor of Quetigny. He has left-leaning opinions but does not want to commit to a party. His commentaries reflect his views, and as an artist, he believes it is their duty to contribute to the building as a bulwark against the rise of the far right, conveying humanist values, respect, equality, and tolerance.
Jessé's career timeline includes playing in the play À droite à gauche by Laurent Ruquier in 2018, beginning his solo show Message personnel in 2022, becoming a permanent commentator for Zoom zoom zen on France Inter in 2025, and the publication of his novel Les Bateaux sur la terrasse in January 2026.
Jessé's Rise in French Comedy and Commentary
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