The Canadian Encyclopedia — neutral, cited, updated
July 26, 2026Sources cited
Canadianwire.
Canada’s encyclopedia & explainer
HomeEntertainmentTV SeriesLa Fureur
Entertainment • TV Series

La Fureur

La Fureur is a French-language Canadian music game show that aired on the Société Radio-Canada television network from 1998 to 2007.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

La Fureur is a French-language Canadian music game show that aired on the Société Radio-Canada television network from 1998 to 2007. The programme featured celebrity teams competing in music-related challenges, with a strong emphasis on karaoke, live performance, and audience participation. It was hosted by Véronique Cloutier for most of its original run, before later specials and revivals were produced in Quebec.

Format

La Fureur is a music-based game show in which celebrity teams compete in rounds involving songs, lyrics, and other musical challenges. The format also includes karaoke-style participation and live performances by guest artists.

Broadcast history

The programme began as a summer project in 1998 and became a major Radio-Canada success, remaining on air until its final original broadcast in 2007. It was hosted by Véronique Cloutier for the first years and later by Sébastien Benoît, who hosted until the final broadcast on 31 December 2007.

Production and audience

The show was recorded before large studio audiences, with the broadcasting-history source noting about 750 spectators per taping and more than 250,000 attendees over the years. Special editions were also staged in larger venues in Quebec and other Canadian cities.

Revivals and specials

Radio-Canada has produced later special editions of La Fureur, including anniversary-style broadcasts. These specials continued the original musical competition concept with new celebrity teams and returning hosts or captains.

Key facts

  • The original Canadian version aired on Radio-Canada from 1998 to 2007.
  • The show was based on a French programme of the same name.
  • Teams were divided by gender and competed in music-related games and stunts.
  • Audience participation and live musical performances were central elements.
  • Véronique Cloutier hosted from 1998 to 2002; Sébastien Benoît hosted until 2007.
🍁
Canadian context

La Fureur is a notable French-language Canadian television property associated with Radio-Canada and Quebec entertainment culture. It is especially relevant to Canadian viewers as a long-running, nationally recognized music game show hosted by Quebec television personalities.

Frequently asked questions

What is La Fureur?
La Fureur is a French-language Canadian television game show centred on music, karaoke, and celebrity competition.
When did La Fureur first air?
The original Canadian version first aired in 1998 on Radio-Canada.
Who hosted La Fureur?
Véronique Cloutier hosted from 1998 to 2002, and Sébastien Benoît hosted until the end of the original run in 2007.
What kind of show was it?
It was a variety-style music game show featuring celebrity teams, musical games, and live performances.
Was La Fureur based on another show?
Yes. The Canadian version was based on a French television format of the same name.
Is La Fureur still produced?
The original run ended in 2007, but Radio-Canada has later aired special editions and revivals.

References

  1. The Canadian Communications Foundationhttps://broadcasting-history.ca/language/fr/la-fureur-2/
    Supports: Canadian broadcast history, run dates, hosts, format, audience, and venue details.
  2. Qui Joue Qui ?https://quijouequi.com/emissions/la-fureur
    Supports: Genre, broadcaster, dates of diffusion, and basic format description.
  3. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/fr/title/tt13688218/
    Supports: Identification of the series and its Canadian release context.
  4. Radio-Canadahttps://presse.radio-canada.ca/television/14665/la-fureur-veronique-cloutier-vous-donne-rendez-vous-deux-fois-plutot-qu-une/
    Supports: Later revival/special episodes hosted by Véronique Cloutier.