Les Simpson: return of Québécois show spares viewers from ‘European French’

The Guardian reports that Bell Media has secured a deal with Disney to continue airing and dubbing The Simpsons in Québécois French for a 36th season this fall, ending nearly a year of uncertainty after the show's cancellation last August. The reporting is well-sourced, featuring named voice actor Thiéry Dubé discussing the cultural significance of the Quebec adaptation, specific context about why fans prefer the local version (regional references, working-class dialect, Montreal sports references), and poignant details about the cast's recent losses. Independent coverage from CBC News, the Montreal Gazette, and Toronto Star corroborates the Bell Media–Disney agreement and adds that a fan petition helped mobilize support for saving the localized version, providing fuller context on the restoration effort. Watch for the show's return this fall and how the remaining voice cast navigates the loss of longtime cast members while rebuilding the production.