Fred Hermel returns to El Chiringuito and Spanish football this Wednesday

Fred Hermel returns to El Chiringuito de Jugones this Wednesday. The announcement was made by the Spanish show’s presenter, Josep Pedrerol, confirming the French journalist’s return to Iberian screens.

It was in summer 2025 that Hermel ended his mission as Spanish football correspondent for RMC, leaving his place to Edgar Groleau. Since then, the native of Arras had moved towards more generalist formats, notably hosting his own morning show Bonjour c’est Fred and participating in the show Brunet sans filtre, presented by Éric Brunet on LCI.

The return to Spanish football nonetheless seems to be an obvious move for the person the public knows especially thanks to his signature catchphrase « Holà chicos! ». Hermel had already been a regular figure on El Chiringuito during the previous decade, where he notably distinguished himself by defending French footballers, Karim Benzema foremost among them.

His career in sports journalism took off in 2006, when he joined L’After Foot on RMC, a show piloted by Gilbert Brisbois. He appeared there among the « Drôles de dames » as a specialist in Iberian football, a role that would define his professional image for the years to come.

A self-proclaimed supporter of Racing Club de Lens, Hermel built his reputation on his deep knowledge of Spanish football and his ability to give voice to French players in Madrid debates. His return to Spain’s most-watched football show thus marks a return to his roots.