In the documentary series Facteur A, celebrities are interviewed by a group of 25 autistic individuals aged 16 to 66. Fred Pellerin, Roxane Bruneau, Claude Legault, Suzanne Clément, Patrick Huard, and Marina Orsini participate in this unique exchange, punctuated by previously unreleased revelations. Directed by Catherine Proulx for Avanti-Toast, these six sincere and authentic encounters will air Saturdays at 8 p.m. starting January 10 on ICI TÉLÉ and ICI TOU.TV, and the following day on Radio-Canada OHdio. The next episode will also be available that same evening at 9 p.m. on ICI TOU.TV EXTRA.

Recorded in the atrium of la Maison de Radio-Canada, Facteur A is an adaptation of the France 2 channel format Les rencontres du Papotin, which has been a success in France and internationally since 2022. In this documentary series, anything goes: there are no taboos or bad questions. Guests have the right not to answer, but that would be a shame, because the participants want to know everything! Their curiosity allows them to ask questions that no one else would dare to ask, and their unique perspective on the world reveals these stars in a new light. Touching, inspiring, funny, and disarming, each encounter is one of a kind! Facteur A celebrates the individuality of autistic people and helps us understand how much their point of view deserves to be heard.

The first season of Facteur A will air on AMI-télé in June 2026.

THE 6 EPISODES 

EPISODE 1 – FRED PELLERIN 
Saturday January 10 at 8 p.m. on ICI TÉLÉ and ICI TOU.TV

This witty encounter led Fred Pellerin to share his story in a new light. Both taken aback and amazed by the assembly, he touched on topics such as raising children, death, and lying.

“I was told it would be different! It started with a special invitation and turned into an extraordinary moment: intense, surprising, full of smiles and openness. We’re talking about humanity? It’s at Facteur A that I think I’ve encountered it most intimately.” – Fred Pellerin

EPISODE 2 – ROXANE BRUNEAU
Saturday January 10 at 9 p.m. on ICI TOU.TV EXTRA
Saturday January 17 at 8 p.m. on ICI TÉLÉ and ICI TOU.TV

In this exchange untouched by time, Roxane Bruneau answers the assembly’s intimate and offbeat questions. They talk about first kisses, overly intense fans, and toxic relationships.

“This is the show I’ve participated in that has most shaken me with its authenticity. They worked so hard; nothing was untrue. These were real encounters with real people, unfiltered. It did me a world of good to experience it.” – Roxane Bruneau

EPISODE 3 – CLAUDE LEGAULT 

Saturday January 17 at 9 p.m. on ICI TOU.TV EXTRA
Saturday January 24 at 8 p.m. on ICI TÉLÉ and ICI TOU.TV

Facing dozens of questions from the assembly, Claude Legault spoke with great sensitivity, even opening up about his relationship, something he is usually very private about.

“I’ve never participated in such a warm and interesting interview in my entire career. It reminds me how lucky I am to have this job that allows me to meet wonderful people. Thank you, friends!” – Claude Legault

EPISODE 4 – SUZANNE CLÉMENT

Saturday January 24 at 9 p.m. on ICI TOU.TV EXTRA
Saturday January 31 at 8 p.m. on ICI TÉLÉ and ICI TOU.TV

With equal parts humility and impulsiveness, Suzanne Clément answers the assembly’s unusual questions. On the agenda: revelations about her single life, her favorite meal, and her relationship with her father.

“With an opened heart, this encounter’s gift was to be instantly projected into one’s authentic self, beneath the social facade. It was a very enriching experience that made me more aware of my own difference. I thank them again for their generosity and hope that I met them with the same kindness and support.” – Suzanne Clément

EPISODE 5 – PATRICK HUARD 

Saturday January 31 at 9 p.m. on ICI TOU.TV EXTRA
Saturday February 28 at 8 p.m. on ICI TÉLÉ and ICI TOU.TV

In this encounter punctuated by bursts of laughter, marriage advice, and cinnamon cakes, we delve into every corner of Patrick Huard’s personal and professional life.

“There are moments when you immediately feel you must savour every second, because you know they are unique. This exchange, imbued with profound sincerity, will stay with me for a long time.” – Patrick Huard

EPISODE 6 – MARINA ORSINI

Saturday February 28 at 9 p.m. on ICI TOU.TV EXTRA
Saturday March 7 at 8 p.m. on ICI TÉLÉ and ICI TOU.TV

In this interview with the atypical assembly, Marina Orsini speaks candidly, discussing the evolution of her profession, her impatient nature, and her new musical career.

“A gift… such a unique and enriching encounter that reminds us that our differences are made up and that we ask ourselves the same questions, that our need to unite, to share, and to exist in the eyes of others is the same.” – Marina Orsini

Participants: Gabriel (Elvis) Alem, Nicolas (Nico) B. Manzi, Raphaël Barcelo, Lovy Baril, Nicolas Beauregard, Marie-Soleil Bibeau, Alexandre Boucher, Jessica (Jess) Bragdon, Simon Champigny, Carl-Étienne Corbeil-Fiset, Luka Cruz Guerrero, Philippe David, Sébastien Duff, Michaël Favron, Vitaliy Frin, Babette Goossens, Léonard Goulet-Roy, Stéphanie Hamel, Gabriel Hervieux, Georges Huard, Jonathan Labelle, Gabriel (Gab) Laberge, Marc-André Langlais, Karl Larin, Mathieu Lemire, Sophie Martin, Elias Martinez Cree, Samuel Ménard, Kevin Renaud, Gabrielle Richard, Julien Robin, Léa Robitaille, Félix Rousseau, Jessica Tranchemontagne.

Moderator: Marie-Anik Deschamps
Director: Catherine Proulx
Producers: Monique Lamoureux et Nadia Ruel
Content Producer: Marie-Anne Grenon
Line Producer: Valérie Côté
Executive Producers : Patricia Blais, Monique Lamoureux, Ian Quenneville
Production Company: Avanti-Toast