Just thinking about it, I’m freaking out!
Big and surprising news for Jason Roy Léveillée: he will take the reins of hosting the 41st Gémeaux Awards, succeeding Véronique Cloutier.
Shoot your scoop
Did you catch something? Stealth at its best.
The news was announced via a press release from Radio-Canada and the Canadian Academy of Cinema and Television, then shared by Jason Roy Léveillée himself. Apparently still in disbelief, but especially thrilled, he expressed his excitement at taking on this major challenge on September 13, 2026 on ICI TÉLÉ and ICI TOU.TV.
«Hi everyone, this is Jason Roy Léveillée. I have an announcement to make. I… I’m still a little… (whistles) It hasn’t been long since I found out, so here goes: I will host the Gala of the 41st Gémeaux Awards. Just thinking about it makes me freak out… You don’t want to miss this, I’ll see you there,» he reveals, before sharing Véronique Cloutier’s well wishes and his kind words about her.
«Bravo, Jason Roy Léveillée. A showman at the helm, it’s going to be quite the evening,» she adds.
A Fresh Breeze Arrives at the Gémeaux Gala
Audience-loved and as versatile as he is unifying, Jason Roy Léveillée is poised to inject a fresh breeze into the Gémeaux Awards with his distinctive brand. His presence as host hints at an evening that’s renewed, modern, warm, and full of energy, where humor, emotion, and rhythm could mingle brilliantly.
«A multi-talented performer—an actor with a broad range, musician, singer, and director—Jason Roy Léveillée’s many talents make him the ideal host to celebrate the excellence of our industry. He will surely bring a unique tone to this grand celebration,» said Manon Beaudoin, Senior Vice President, Culture, Entertainment, Society and Sports at Radio-Canada.
«The Academy is thrilled to have Jason’s talent, energy, and fresh momentum on board,» noted Chantal Côté, CEO of the Canadian Academy of Cinema and Television, Quebec division. «His energy, creativity, and personality are poised to inject new life into the Gala, and we can’t wait to see him shine and charm the audience on September 13.»
More Words from Jason
For the man entrusted with this assignment, it’s a role he clearly takes to heart. The announcement is already stirring a wave of emotion, and it’s likely to grow even more as the big night approaches.
«Television has been at the heart of my life for more than 25 years,» he says in a press release.
«It’s a tremendous privilege to lead this prestigious evening that crowns the artists and works that have shaped our imagination this year. I’m ready to take on this challenge with all my heart,» the artist concludes.
The direction and staging of the gala have been entrusted to Jean-François Blais, with musical direction by Maxime Lalanne and choreography by Samuel Chouinard. Audrey Brodeur will serve as the executive producer, while Dominic Sillon will take on the role of content producer and writer-editor.
A night that promises to shine a spotlight on local talents while entertaining the audience! Congratulations to Jason, who will surely rise to this challenge with brilliance, and more.
Created by humans, assisted by AI.
