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Cyril Féraud Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birthMarch 15, 1985

Age38 (as of 2023)

BirthplaceDigne-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)

ProfessionRadio and television host; Audio visual producer

NationalityFrench

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyParents: Michael Féraud (father), Dominique Féraud (mother); only child

Cyril Féraud Biography

French radio and television presenter Cyril Féraud is known for hosting the long-running game show Slam and for presenting major prime-time events on the É

Early life and background

Cyril Féraud was born on March 15, 1985, in Digne-les-Bains, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. He grew up in the town that is also listed as his hometown. Féraud completed higher education with a master’s degree in Communication and Management. He is an only child; his parents are Michael Féraud and Dominique Féraud.

Career

Féraud’s on-screen career began in the early 2000s. He worked as a production assistant on the game show Fort Boyard in 2003 and 2004 and made his first television hosting appearances with children’s programming, including Art Attack and Zapping Zone on Disney Channel. He moved into journalism with the weekly Télé Poche between 2005 and 2015, where he served in reporting and editorial roles, eventually becoming head of information for the publication.

Radio work followed: in 2006 he became a columnist on Jean-Marc Morandini’s Le Grand Direct on Europe 1 and collaborated with Morandini across radio and television for several seasons. In 2008 and 2009 he provided French commentary for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.

Féraud established himself as a television game-show host when he began presenting Slam on October 26, 2009. He has continued to be closely associated with that program and with game-show formats; by 2023 he was reported to receive a per-episode fee for presenting Slam. In addition to Slam, he has hosted other primetime formats on France 2, including Le Quiz des Champions and 100% Logique, both adaptations of British ITV shows. In August 2022 he launched and began presenting Duels en Familles on France 3, a game show he created.

Beyond game shows, Féraud has increasingly been the face of live entertainment programming on French television. Since 2013 he has presented the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo for France 3. From 2015 he has hosted the Grand Spectacle du Festival Interceltique de Lorient, and since 2017 he has presented Musiques en Fête from the Chorégies d’Orange. He has also led other one-off and recurring prime-time gala shows, including productions centered on Offenbach and Celtic nations.

Féraud has maintained an ongoing relationship with Fort Boyard after his early production work there: he first appeared as a celebrity contestant in 2011 and, from 2020, became a regular member of the program’s team, taking on a recurring character role and hosting a game segment inspired by his Slam program.

He has also participated in other television formats as a contestant and guest: he won the French edition of The Weakest Link in 2015 on D8, donating his prize to charity, and appeared on La Boîte à secrets in 2021. In the Eurovision sphere, Féraud was France’s voting spokesperson in 2011, served as a co-commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest final for three years, and in 2022 was a member of the jury choosing France’s Eurovision entry.

Public profile

Féraud is a visible presence in French media beyond hosting duties. He has written a book titled Une année en régions avec vous! and has appeared on the covers of television-focused magazines such as TV Magazine, Télé Magazine, and Télé Poche. He is active in charitable work: in 2012 he became patron of Grandir, an association supporting families of children with growth disorders, and since 2020 he has been patron of Les lutins du Phoenix, a group that visits pediatric oncology wards in costume.

Personal notes

Physically, Féraud is listed at approximately 1.75 m (5'9") tall with blond hair and brown eyes. He enjoys swimming and water sports, has a fondness for sweets such as donuts and chocolates, and has admitted a fear of snakes. Media listings describe him as unmarried. His favorite sports player is cited as Rafael Nadal, and his preferred color is yellow.

Public controversies and reactions

Féraud has been the subject of public reaction to moments from his shows. One noted incident involved an unaired Slam episode in 2022 when his on-air response to a contestant’s incorrect answer drew criticism. Separately, he responded publicly when viewers described one of his prime-time programs as "corny," arguing viewers only needed to watch a portion of the show to form their judgment.

Latest updates

Recent activity listed in Féraud’s profile includes his creation and daily presentation of Duels en Familles on France 3 beginning in August 2022, and his continued presentation of prime-time live events on France 3 and France 2. He remains host of Slam, a program he has presented since 2009, and continues to take part in television specials and charity work.
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Recent Work

Slam

Host of the game show Slam since October 26, 2009.

2009–present
Duels en Familles

Creator and daily host of the France 3 game show launched in August 2022.

2022–present
Le Quiz des Champions and 100% Logique

Host of prime-time quiz adaptations on France 2 starting in 2021.

2021–present
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Career Highlights

  1. Began television hosting with Disney Channel children’s shows (Art Attack, Zapping Zone).
  2. Worked as a journalist and editor for Télé Poche (2005–2015).
  3. Host of Slam since 2009.
  4. Presented major live entertainment programs for France 3, including the Monte-Carlo Circus Festival since 2013.
  5. Created and hosts Duels en Familles on France 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cyril Féraud born?

March 15, 1985

What is Cyril Féraud known for?

Radio and television host; Audio visual producer

What is Cyril Féraud’s marital status?

Unmarried