It’s a summer transfer window like we rarely see! After only one season on the air, Marie Portolano announced her departure from Telematinwhere she will be replaced at the start of the school year by Flavie Flament. A departure motivated by the journalist’s wish “to develop professionally”, as Alexandre Kara, director of information at France Télévisions, pointed out, but also because of a “program too demanding in terms of pace.” Marie Portolano is not the only one to leave the ship: her partner, Thomas Sotto, also announced his departure on July 29. While many names have circulated in the corridors, The Parisian finally revealed this Monday, August 26, who will take his place alongside Benjamin Castaldi’s ex-partner.
And it is none other than Julien Arnaud, a well-known face of the TF1 group. Famous joker of the TV news, Julien Arnaud has managed to seduce the teams of the public service channel thanks to his character “extremely rigorous, trustworthy and in line with public service values”, according to the recent comments of Alexandre Kara. This Tuesday, August 27, Thomas Sotto wanted to congratulate his colleague. In an Instagram story, he shared the article of Parisian and added in caption: “Congratulations, my dear Julien! With Flavie, you, and all the columnists, Télématin has found its 2024-2025 dream team! Good luck!” A sincere message of encouragement that demonstrates the kindness of the former presenter of Telematin.
Thomas Sotto on RTL: he succeeds Yves Calvi
After three years of loyal service, Thomas Sotto said goodbye to France 2 viewers on August 8. According to Le Parisien, he will take over the reins of RTL next September, succeeding Yves Calvi. As for Telematinwe are counting on the new duo Flavie Flament – Julien Arnaud to revitalize the show. For a few years now, and especially since the departure of William Leymergie, the management of France Télévisions seems to be playing musical chairs with its hosts, who never stay very long!
Article written in collaboration with 6Médias.
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