Michel Denisot

Michel Maurice Daniel Denisot, born on April 16, 1945, is a prominent French journalist, television host, producer, and football club director. As of April 2021, he holds the position of president at LB Châteauroux.

Denisot's journey in journalism began at the young age of 15 when he served as a correspondent for local media in Châteauroux. His career took off in 1968 with the regional ORTF station in Limoges, leading him to work for various outlets in Poitiers, Bordeaux, and Reims. In 1969, he joined the game show Le Schmilblic, which was produced and hosted by Guy Lux.

In 1972, Denisot moved to Paris, where he became part of the ORTF's pioneering team, eventually transitioning to TF1. He initially took on supportive roles, including fetching drinks for notable figures like Jean Lanzi and Jean-Pierre Elkabbach. By 1973, he was working with the third channel of ORTF, later returning to TF1 in 1975 to co-host the Journal télévisé de 13 heures alongside Yves Mourousi and Claude Pierrard for two and a half years.

In 1977, Denisot joined TF1's sports division, gaining fame as the host of Téléfoot from 1981, alongside Thierry Roland, where he also served as a football commentator. His contributions to Paris Saint-Germain F.C. were recognized in November 1998 when he was honored as a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur.