Tout le monde en parle put Quebec’s election campaign at the centre of its September 27 episode, bringing the leaders of five major parties together on the same television panel less than two weeks before voters go to the polls.
Coalition avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette, Parti québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Quebec Liberal Party leader Charles Milliard, Québec solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal and Conservative Party of Quebec leader Éric Duhaime were listed as the episode’s principal political guests.
The episode aired Sunday at 8 p.m. on ICI Télé, with Guy A.
Lepage hosting and MC Gilles returning as cohost for a second consecutive week.
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Tout Le Monde En Parle: Five party leaders share one television panel
The appearance marked a different format from the show’s more familiar campaign approach, in which party leaders have often appeared separately.
All five leaders were scheduled to take part in the same episode as the campaign entered its final stretch before the October 5 provincial election.
Élections Québec confirms that polling day is Monday, October 5, 2026, with approximately 6.4 million electors registered for the provincial vote.
The unusual grouping gave viewers an opportunity to compare the leaders’ messages within the same programme rather than across separate interviews.
It also placed a political discussion inside a general-interest variety show that regularly combines current affairs, culture and entertainment.
Discussion of the Thélyson Orélien controversy
The political segment was not the only current-affairs discussion planned for the episode.
Author Laura-Ève Lambert and François Cardinal, vice-president of information and deputy publisher at La Presse, were scheduled to discuss the controversy surrounding author Thélyson Orélien.
The segment followed public questions about the reported use of artificial intelligence and alleged plagiarism connected to Orélien’s novel C’était ça ou mourir.
Those claims should be understood as allegations and controversy discussed by the programme’s guests rather than as findings established by the episode itself.
Paul Piché and cultural guests round out the episode
Singer-songwriter Paul Piché was also booked to discuss his biography, Tout au long de l’escalier.
The programme also featured members of the Hilarious Riders motorcycle club, including Spook, whose real name is Alberto Syllion, Hyper, whose real name is James Yacinthe, Boss Lady, whose real name is Shella Hubert, and Lefty, whose real name is Sonia Rodrigues.
Actors Guillaume Cyr, Pier-Luc Funk and Mani Soleymanlou were expected to promote the new series Angles morts.
The mix of political figures, artists, community representatives and actors reflects the programme’s broad format rather than a single-topic news debate.
What viewers should know about the broadcast
The episode was part of the show’s 23rd season, which began the previous week.
MC Gilles had already appeared alongside Lepage during the season premiere, according to reports about the programme’s on-air format.
The September 27 broadcast came during advance voting, which was scheduled for September 27 and 28, before election day on October 5.
Because the episode combined campaign coverage with entertainment and cultural interviews, its political impact is difficult to measure separately from the programme’s wider audience and format.
For viewers following the campaign, the programme offered another opportunity to hear directly from the five leaders before the final week of voting.
What happens next in Quebec’s election
Quebec voters will cast their ballots on October 5, 2026, unless the election timetable is changed under the province’s electoral rules.
In the meantime, parties will continue campaigning and voters will have access to both advance voting and election-day voting options.
The September 27 episode therefore arrived at a particularly consequential point in the campaign, when televised appearances can give party leaders one of their final opportunities to reach a broad audience before voting closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who appeared on Tout le monde en parle on September 27, 2026?
The episode featured Quebec party leaders Christine Fréchette, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Charles Milliard, Ruba Ghazal and Éric Duhaime, along with several cultural guests.
Who hosted the September 27 episode?
Guy A. Lepage hosted the programme, with MC Gilles returning as cohost.
What election was discussed on the programme?
The guests discussed Quebec’s 2026 provincial election, scheduled for October 5, 2026.
Who discussed the Thélyson Orélien controversy?
Author Laura-Ève Lambert and François Cardinal were scheduled to discuss the controversy surrounding Orélien.
What other guests appeared on the episode?
Paul Piché, members of the Hilarious Riders motorcycle club, and Angles morts actors Guillaume Cyr, Pier-Luc Funk and Mani Soleymanlou were also featured.
Fact-Checked: Key programme details were checked against Radio-Canada’s official guest listing and election dates were checked against Élections Québec information.
Disclaimer: Political claims and allegations discussed by programme guests should be assessed against the full record and official information.