Guest in Fréquenstar on W9, Jérémy Frérot returned with emotion to his separation from Laure Manaudou. The singer explained how this personal ordeal influenced his musical writing. Facing Éric Jean-Jean, the 36-year-old artist, very close to Shy’m, notably mentioned the title Adieu. This song, inspired by his breakup with the Olympic champion, marks a more intimate turning point in his way of composing.
A break that changed his relationship to writing
Revealed in The Voice with Florian Delavega, Jérémy Frérot has continued his solo career since the separation of Fréro Delavega in 2017. On a personal level, he shared nine years of life with Laure Manaudou, with whom he had two children, Lou and Sasha. The couple finally announced their breakup in 2024. Guest on the show Fréquenstar broadcast on W9 this Sunday, May 10, 2026, the singer returned to this delicate period. He notably confided that this separation had inspired him to write the song Adieu, the first extract from his album Gamin des Sables. A very personal song, born from a sincere need to express one’s emotions.
During the interview, Jérémy Frérot admitted that this experience had changed his vision of music. “I have never been a fan of this school which says that you write songs and it’s a therapy,” he first explained. However, with this album, the artist discovered a new way of reaching his audience. “The more sincere you were in your songs, the more people could see themselves in them. It became universal,” he added. This more intimate approach seems to have had a profound impact on his artistic creation. The singer also confided that he felt the need to write Farewell to move forward. According to him, putting this story into words allowed him to free his mind before composing the other tracks on the record.
Simple words to protect your children
During this exchange, Jérémy Frérot also talked about the way in which he announced the separation to his two sons. The singer chose simple and reassuring words in order to preserve their balance despite this important family change. “There is a love that created you; now there is a love that will raise you,” he explained to them. This particularly strong phrase then fueled the inspiration for the song Adieu. The artist confided that this discussion with his children had played an essential role in his creative process. By transforming this personal ordeal into song, he found a way to express his emotions while giving a more universal scope to his family and sentimental history. For her part, Laure Manaudou has continued her media projects since this separation. The former Olympic champion notably participated in season 15 of Dancing with the Stars on TF1. During an interview with 50’Inside, she spoke about her family organization during the adventure. The mother explained that she adapted her travels according to the care of her children with her ex-partner. She also underlined the importance of those close to her during this period. “Friends are the family we choose,” she told Isabelle Ithurburu. Despite their separation, both parents seem to favor a peaceful family balance for their children.
