In 2001, he participated in the first edition of French TV reality show
Star Academy, but was eliminated on 5 January 2002. He was semi-finalist and participated in the Star Academy Tour. He remained famous for his quarrels with
Jenifer Bartoli. After his participation, he released his singles "L'Agitateur" (#2 in France, #1 in Belgium) and "Rue de la liberté" (#13 in France, #3 in Belgium) and his debut album
Jean-Pascal, qui es-tu ? (#7 in France, #1 in Belgium). In June 2002, he became a TV host in a sport program
Tous ensemble, then in a
Incroyable mais vrai !, along with Bruno Roblès, Roger Pierre et Sophie Favier, on
TF1. In 2006, he started a career as actor in the police series
Section de recherches. In January 2007, he participated in the "Grand Concours des Animateurs", hosted by Carole Rousseau. In 2008, he has hosted various TV shows on
NRJ 12. ==Personal life==