A highly anticipated comeback is coming this week: Léna Situations's Canapé Six Places podcast. And to relaunch this successful format, the French influencer has gone big. Her first guest is none other than Rihanna, global pop superstar and businesswoman at the helm of the Fenty empire. An exceptional presence for an artist who rarely appears in the media.
A very noticeable return
Léna Mahfouf, aka Léna Situations, officially announced on Sunday the return of her podcast, which launched in 2022 after a hiatus that began in August 2024. She shared the news with her followers on Instagram, along with a photo alongside Rihanna, sitting on the show's iconic candy pink couch. "Look who found my couch," she wrote in a post that quickly went viral on social media.
This takeover also marks a new phase for Canapé Six Places, which will undergo some changes. Léna Situations has announced a "new beginning" with a name change, a new visual identity, and a new dynamic for this new season. Details will be revealed during the week.
A podcast that became a phenomenon
Since its launch, Canapé Six Places has established itself as one of the most listened to podcasts in France, particularly on Spotify. Léna welcomes a variety of guests—artists, designers, celebrities, and loved ones—in a format that's somewhere between an intimate discussion and a talk show. It offers lightheartedness, personal anecdotes, and sometimes deeper insights.
Guests who have graced the famous couch include Zendaya, Billie Eilish, Pharrell Williams, Omar Sy, Anna Wintour, and Diane Kruger. These prestigious names have made this podcast a must-see for an entire generation.
Rihanna, a rare guest
Rihanna's arrival marks a real event. Having kept a low profile for several years, the Barbadian artist, who recently became a mother for the third time, is now primarily focused on her Fenty brand. She hasn't released an album since 2016, but remains a global icon. Her appearance on an independent French-language format like Léna Situations underscores the growing influence of content creators in today's media landscape.
This choice also confirms an underlying trend: more and more international figures prefer to express themselves in digital formats, often freer and more direct, rather than in traditional media. Léna Situations thus joins figures like HugoDécrypte, who have successfully created privileged spaces for exchange with renowned guests.
See you this week
The episode with Rihanna doesn't yet have a specific release date, but it's expected this week on all streaming platforms. With this ambitious relaunch and such a prestigious guest, Canapé Six Places version 2 promises to be one of the major cultural events of this fall.
