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Jean-Charles Lajoie

Jean-Charles Lajoie is a Quebec television and radio sports presenter, best known as the host of TVA Sports’ program JiC.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jean-Charles Lajoie is a Quebec-based Canadian sports presenter and television and radio host. He is best known as the host of TVA Sports’ program JiC, and has also worked as a commentator in junior hockey and in other media roles. Lajoie has been identified as a notable figure in Quebec sports media.

Career

Lajoie is best known for his work in sports broadcasting in Quebec, particularly as the host of JiC on TVA Sports. Sources also describe earlier work in artist management, production, junior hockey commentary, and other media-adjacent roles.

Media presence

He has become a familiar personality in Quebec sports media through television, radio, and related appearances. TVA Sports has described him as a leading figure on the channel.

Public profile

Interviews and profiles portray Lajoie as a well-known but sometimes polarizing broadcaster with a varied personal and professional background. These accounts emphasize his long path into mainstream sports media.

Family

Publicly available sources mention that he is the father of actor Pier-Gabriel Lajoie.

Key facts

  • Jean-Charles Lajoie is a Quebec sports media personality and television host.
  • He has hosted JiC on TVA Sports since January 2019.
  • Before his current media role, he worked as an agent, producer, junior hockey commentator, and bar manager.
  • He has been described by TVA Sports as a prominent figure on the network.
  • Public biographical information identifies him as being from Granby, Quebec.
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Canadian context

He is a Quebec-based Canadian sports broadcaster whose work is closely tied to French-language media and hockey coverage in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jean-Charles Lajoie?
He is a Quebec sports presenter and television/radio host best known for hosting JiC on TVA Sports.
What is JiC?
JiC is a TVA Sports program hosted by Jean-Charles Lajoie.
What is Jean-Charles Lajoie known for?
He is known mainly for sports broadcasting, especially his role at TVA Sports, and for his presence in Quebec sports media.
What other work has he done?
A TVA Sports profile says he previously worked as an artist agent, producer, junior hockey commentator, and bar manager.
Is Jean-Charles Lajoie from Quebec?
Yes. A French-language biographical source states that he was born in Granby, Quebec.

References

  1. Wikipédiahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Charles_Lajoie
    Supports: Identifies him as a Quebec television host and gives Granby as his birthplace.
  2. TVA Sportshttps://www.tvasports.ca/2021/03/06/jic-devoile-sa-touchante-et-inspirante-histoire
    Supports: Describes his background and notes earlier work as an agent, producer, junior hockey commentator, and bar manager.
  3. Radio-Canadahttps://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/plus-on-est-de-fous-plus-on-lit/segments/entrevue/174871/jean-charles-lajoie-jic-tva-sports-liste-invite
    Supports: States that he has hosted JiC on TVA Sports since January 2019.
  4. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm5378719/bio/
    Supports: Supports family relation by identifying Pier-Gabriel Lajoie as his son.