Undisputed leader in bodybuilding on YouTube in France, Tibo InShape spoke about his journey on the show Sept à Huit. The content creator notably mentioned a childhood dream that had remained in the back of his mind for a long time. Long before becoming a social media star, Juju Fitcats’ husband imagined a completely different future. During his interview with Audrey Crespo-Mara, the man who generates more than 10 million euros per year revealed that he wanted to pursue a job very far from digital.
A childhood dream very different from his current career
Today followed by more than 26.9 million subscribers on YouTube, Tibo InShape is one of the most influential personalities on the French web. However, when he was a child, his professional ambition had no connection with content creation. Guest of the show Sept à Huit broadcast on TF1 on May 31, 2026, the videographer looked back on his schooling and his youthful aspirations. He notably admitted to having encountered difficulties at school. “I have trouble concentrating, it doesn’t interest me. My childhood dream, the job I want to do later, is military,” he confided to Audrey Crespo-Mara.
This vocation finds its origins in a passion developed very early. As a child, Tibo InShape said he was fascinated by the military world and army vehicles. “I remember always being passionate, when we were driving in the car and seeing military trucks with camouflage,” he explained. Beyond this visual appeal, he also admired the values associated with this institution. Discipline, commitment and surpassing oneself already echoed his personality. Principles which today still occupy a central place in his daily life and in the content that he regularly shares with his community on social networks.
The plan to become a reservist takes shape
For several years, Tibo InShape has publicly displayed his admiration for the French Armed Forces. The content creator has also participated in several videos produced in partnership with the military institution. Asked about the reasons for this lasting interest, he underlined the importance of the sporting dimension. “Then there was this sporting aspect, surpassing oneself, which I really liked,” he declared. Faced with this obvious attachment, Audrey Crespo-Mara asked him why he had never taken the plunge. A question which allowed the YouTuber to reveal a personal project until now little known to the general public. “It’s never too late”, replied Tibo InShape before explaining that he was seriously considering joining the military reserve. The videographer said he was currently taking steps to make this ambition a reality. “I’m in the process of finding out, precisely, about joining the reserve. So, it’s in the works, we’re in discussion,” he said. During this interview, he also looked back on his journey on YouTube and his lifestyle. He notably recalled that he had never smoked and that he had not consumed alcohol for a decade, a choice that he claims to fully accept on a daily basis.
