Conned

Little did they know that they were jumping an cheering a whole hour early. 

We were after all streaming the French New Year's Eve program, the one for which Mimi wore her glitter dress. 

Pepe was introduced to le Grand Cabaret for the first time. 
He was rapidly impressed and made the effort of fetching his specs. 
I think that was when he realised that the girls with the feathers (and boobs) made an appearance each time new guests are introduced.