Saturday January 11, just before the first semi-final of the Star Academy on TF1 which Marine won against Charles, the set of C the weekly was the scene of a moment of intense emotion. Guest of the show hosted by on France 5, and currently at the head of the, paid a vibrant tribute to his father, Andreas Aliagasdied in May 2017. The opportunity for the 55-year-old host to share memorable memories and reveal the lasting impact that his father had on his life and career.
Nikos Aliagas moved to tears while talking about his father
During the show, a video sequence retracing the life of Andreas Aliagas was broadcast, notably revealing a moving archive. We discover a touching moment where his father, a renowned tailor who notably worked on the costumes for the film Borsalinoshows his pride for his son on a Greek channel. “You know sometimes I say to myself: If this boy hadn’t left his country with a small suitcase…. He is a child of war, of dictatorship. And he arrives here, he has nothing, nothing at all”confided Nikos Aliagas, with tears in his eyes. This story of resilience touched the audience who shared the host’s palpable emotion.
A heritage between roots and gratitude
Andreas Aliagas, born in Greece in 1938, left his native country in the 1960s with the hope of a better life. Arriving in France, the latter met Harula, a nurse, in 1968 during the May events. Together, the lovebirds have built a life marked by courage and strong values, which, evokes. On the set, the host of The Voice had already stressed the importance of passing on this heritage to one’s own children. “He taught us to love France viscerally but also not to forget our roots. We can do both.”he insisted in particular, paying tribute to the exceptional career of his father.
This is not the first time that Nikos Aliagas has publicly shared his admiration for his father. On May 9, 2023, on the occasion of the anniversary of his father’s disappearance, the presenter published a video on Twitter where he is seen singing a Greek song in his honor. A family tradition that illustrates the unwavering love for its origins. also recorded, in 2007, a song entitled Hara mou with his sister Maria, a melody that their father sang to their mother when they first started dating. This symbolic gesture testifies to the importance of family ties and the transmission of traditions.
“He is always within us”
On France 5, , delivered a poignant reflection on mourning and filial love: “When we lose a parent, it’s difficult, but they are always within us. A small voice, a protective look, a conscience.” The photography enthusiast who is preparing to pay tribute to Dorothée in a special program on TF1 on January 24, 2025, continues to inspire with his sensitivity and his attachment to family values. A sincere emotion that resonated deeply with viewers of C the weekly.
