Cyril Hanouna leaving? “We are making all our efforts” to keep it, responds the Canal + group

The audiovisual regulator (Arcom) revealed in July the candidates selected for the allocation of 15 DTT frequencies in 2025, after hearings in July. The authority did not retain C8, which has a fine of 7.6 million euros due to the slip-ups of Cyril Hanouna, host of “Touche pas à mon poste” (TPMP). An appeal is being examined by the Council of State, but its decision is very uncertain. Consequently, according to information from Parisianthe star host is reportedly considering leaving the Canal + group to create his own digital platform.

“Worrying situation”

This Sunday morning, the general director of the Vincent Bolloré group, Gérald-Brice Viret, responded on the social network We are making all our efforts to consider alternatives to preserve the presence of Cyril Hanouna on our broadcasts after 12 years of loyalty and friendship with the group.he promises. Our commitment to Cyril Hanouna, one of the most talented and recognized animators in France, is unwavering. It is also about providing our full support to the 400 employees whose jobs are directly threatened by this decision. [de l’ARCOM] and for whom this situation is particularly worrying. »

“Very peacefully”

Gérald-Brice Viret adds to theAFP that « discussions are underway to consider its future but nothing has been finalized. They take place very peacefully “. For the moment, the broadcast of C8’s flagship program, “Touche pas à mon poste” is scheduled until February 28, 2025 and the cessation of the frequency. At present, Vincent Bolloré would not be ready to switch TPMP to Canal + or CNews, for fear of further slippages. Could the prospect of leaving his golden goose make him change his mind?