For years, he has been one of the most familiar faces on the small screen. But behind the superstar TV host of French television, Nikos Aliagas hides many other talents: journalist, photographer, and even a singer in his spare time. It is precisely this lesser-known aspect of his career that resurfaces today. As a guest on the program Scope! on 20 Minutes TV for his exhibition “Les grands âges” at the Musée de l’Homme in Paris, the host opened up and made a revelation that caught everyone’s attention, hinting at a possible return to music as soon as 2027.
Nikos Aliagas ready to dive back into music twenty years after his first album?
This is not the first time that Nikos Aliagas has ventured into music. In 2007, he released an album discreetly, surrounded by loved ones and artists he admires. A project almost intimate, far from his image as a host. During an interview with journalist Fabien Randanne, he reflected on this experience with a lot of perspective and a touch of self-mockery: “I’m not Florent Pagny when I sing, but it’s okay, I manage to pull it off.” But most importantly, he drops a bombshell. Twenty years after this album, the idea of a comeback is seriously taking shape: “For the twentieth anniversary, we thought about making another one or an EP.” A project that could take the form of duets, in a spirit of sharing. At the time, he had collaborated with great names like Paul Anka, Souad Massi, and Antonis Remos. An experience he describes as “a laboratory,” far from any commercial ambition.
“Why do you sing?” This remark from Nana Mouskouri that marked his life
Despite the desire, Nikos Aliagas remains aware of his place in the music world. For him, singing remains above all a pleasure, almost a hobby. He particularly remembers a significant exchange with Nana Mouskouri, a star of Greek music. A conversation that deeply made him reflect: “She said to me: ‘You sing very well, it’s great, but: why do you sing?'” … “‘When we sing, it’s a matter of life or death.'” A phrase that still resonates in his mind today. Because even if he considers a comeback, he does not intend to upheave his life. “I never wanted to become a singer and change my life,” he insists.
In this interview, the host also talks about more poignant memories, especially when speaking about Gregory Lemarchal, who passed away in 2007. Very moved, he confesses: “You never get over Greg’s death… He stayed young, an angel.” If he takes the plunge, 2027 could mark his unexpected return to music. And if he decides to get back into it, it will be for the right reasons. “You have to do things because life is short. Live!” he hints. A way, also, to have no regrets.
