Every summer, Sucré Salé has become the must-watch date for Quebecers chasing lightness, laughter, and intimate conversations. Fueled by the inclusive energy of Mélanie Ménard and her team, the show nails the ideal blend of summer entertainment and deeper chats that really hit home.
For this episode, it was Chantal Lamarre who joined the Sucré Salé lineup. The comedian, making a strong comeback with a new show, didn’t hesitate to revisit her journey. Someone who often felt underestimated over the years spoke frankly about returning to the stage, her ambitions, and that ever-burning creative fire.
We could name a few.
But beyond the stage, Chantal also opened up about her personal life. In a relationship with Michel Laperrière, well known for his role in Indéfendable, she revealed that she met him at 38. At that moment, she no longer truly believed she would start a family, even though she deeply hoped. A meeting that changed the course of things… and of her life.
By the way, for several weeks now, the couple — who had kept a relatively low profile over the years — has been speaking more openly about their love and their journey in recent years.
Un amour tardif et des enfants 
“You had your kids late compared to the usual 40–42. Then you met Michel late, too. In your mind, were you planning to walk away? I asked Michel that question, but his answer last time was pretty disappointing… But you, in your head, as a 38-year-old who had struggled, were you thinking: OK, family isn’t for me. And I’m going to completely change courses?”
“But suppose that before meeting Michel, I told myself: I feel a strong, strong call; I’d really love to meet someone with whom I can build a life together… Yes, yes, yes, yes,” Chantal replied.
Claude Legault dans le décor?
“Because you did struggle, after all. We could name a few…,” the host revealed, proudly noting this observation.
“She enjoys doing it every single time,” snapped Chantal with a smile.
“I had simply said she’d hooked up with Claude Legault. But everyone’s hooked up with Claude Legault. Normally you get paid for it,” added Mélanie.
“That’s because he’d been living in exile abroad,” continued Chantal.
“No, but you see, for me, the image of Chantal Lamarre is exactly that. She’s the badass. A little. And then she becomes a stay-at-home mom. For you, there was a dichotomy,” Ménard teased.
“But I think she was badass at home, too, in a way,” Chantal replied.
“Did you tell your kids everything you’ve done in your life?” the host asked.
“Yes, often. I stop at a certain point… I won’t go into the ‘I woke up the next morning’ part,” Chantal confessed.
“They must figure their dad is a priest, compared to you,” teased Ménard.
Un Michel bien loin de ce qu’il projette
“But that’s what’s surprising… That’s what’s surprising, because a priest, he was defrocked. That’s just an illusion,” Chantal confided about her partner.
“Oh, this guy makes me laugh,” the host added.
“There’s nothing funnier than Michel Laperrière,” Chantal agreed with a touch of humor.
It was a highly entertaining moment on Sucré Salé… and a reminder that today, Michel and Chantal are still living their perfect happiness, proud parents of two grown children.
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