While many cult shows are making a comeback on television, This is not rocket science will not be returning with its original trio. Invited on Europe 1, Jamy Gourmaud unequivocally ruled out the idea of Frédéric Courant's return to the screen, putting an end to the hopes of the many fans of the show, which aired on France 3 for over twenty years. Launched in 1993, This is not rocket science It became one of the most popular science programs on French television. Aboard the famous Marcel truck, Frédéric Courant produced field reports while Jamy Gourmaud explained scientific phenomena using models, accompanied by Sabine Quindou.
"I'm not really into revivals."
When asked about a possible return of the duo, Jamy Gourmaud explained that he didn't believe in that kind of revival. : "Me, I'm not really into revival, you see." » The presenter is now pursuing his own projects, notably with Jamy's World on France 5, and does not wish to launch a new show with his former partner.
"We wouldn't succeed, it would be a flop."
For Jamy Gourmaud, the popularity of This is not rocket science is intimately linked to a specific era and to viewers' memories. He believes that a revival would not recapture the same magic. : “If we were to create a program together, everyone would want to relive that era. However, we know very well that nostalgia in our memory relies on many other ingredients than simply wanting something. There are many other elements in our brain surrounding emotions that are mobilized. We wouldn't succeed. It would be a flop. So it's not worth it.”
A position he has defended for several years
This stance is not new. Jamy Gourmaud has been explaining for several years that he prefers to look to the future rather than revive his past successes. He had already stated that he didn't have a "nostalgic spirit" and now believes that This is not rocket science belongs definitively to the past.
A friendship that remains, but separate paths
While Jamy Gourmaud has ruled out a professional reunion with Frédéric Courant, he insists this decision is not related to any current conflict. The two presenters have simply followed different paths since the show ended in 2013. Jamy continues his science outreach work on television and the internet, while Fred Courant is developing his own projects. For the presenter, this chapter This is not rocket science is permanently closed.
