Pézie Baudin Officially Joins Extreme Makeover Reboot on Crave

Mathieu Dufour nouvel animateur de l’émission Méchant changement sur Crave

Announced on January 12 through the social media channels of Crave Canada and Zone 3, Extreme Makeover is officially making its return to television screens. This new version of the beloved home transformation series, originally broadcast on Vrak TV between 2005 and 2009, will now be hosted by Mathieu Dufour, who takes over from longtime host Stéphane Bellavance.

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The announcement quickly generated excitement among viewers and social media users alike. Official Instagram posts accumulated more than 25,000 likes, highlighting the strong interest surrounding the revival of one of Quebec’s most memorable home renovation shows.

More than 20 years after its original run, Merchant Changement is already capturing the attention of longtime fans while introducing a new generation to its reimagined concept.

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Mathieu Dufour and Pézie Baudin Bring a Modern Touch

One of the main reasons behind the buzz surrounding the series is the arrival of Mathieu Dufour as host. Known for his distinctive sense of humor and strong presence across multiple media platforms, Dufour brings a fresh and contemporary energy to the project.

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Adding to the excitement, Pézie Baudin was recently announced as the show's official interior designer. Her involvement has been widely celebrated online and has helped fuel anticipation ahead of the series premiere.

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Together, Mathieu Dufour and Pézie Baudin represent a new generation of Quebec personalities, allowing Extreme Makeover to stay connected to today’s cultural landscape while preserving the spirit that made the original series a success.

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Pézie Baudin et Mathieu Dufour sur le plateau de Méchant changement — *Pézie Baudin and Mathieu Dufour during the filming of the new season of Extreme Makeover.*

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Pézie Baudin’s Journey from Digital Content to Interior Design Television

Pézie Baudin first gained public recognition through her participation in Occupation Double Greece, one of Quebec’s most popular reality television programs. Since then, she has expanded her media presence through a variety of projects, including the podcast On s’connait pas tant que ça, which she co-hosts alongside Sansdrick.

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Beyond digital content creation, Baudin has built a strong reputation in the field of L'Agence D'intérieur, notably through her involvement with L’Agence D’intérieur.

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In recent interviews and social media posts, she shared that Extreme Makeover was one of the television programs that inspired her passion for interior design. Joining the series as its official designer therefore represents a meaningful milestone in her professional journey.

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Pézie Baudin et Mathieu Dufour en tournage sur le plateau de Méchant changement — Behind the scenes of Extreme Makeover with Pézie Baudin and Mathieu Dufour.

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A Series to Watch This Fall on Crave

Designed for nostalgic viewers, design enthusiasts, and audiences discovering the format for the first time, Extreme Makeover aims to modernize the home renovation genre that helped shape Quebec television.

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The series will be available on Crave, a streaming platform that continues to expand its presence in Quebec. According to data from the Association of Canadian Advertisers (ATN), Crave now reaches approximately 25% of Quebec internet users through paid subscriptions.

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With a recognizable brand, a refreshed format, and the addition of Mathieu Dufour and Pézie Baudin, Méchant Changement already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about Quebec television productions of the upcoming season.

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