An earthquake for C8: Arcom’s decision
On July 24, Arcom, the regulator of audiovisual communication in France, made a shocking decision: refuse preselection of C8 for terrestrial television frequencies in 2025. This announcement marked a turning point for the group's channel Canal+which was no longer authorized to broadcast on national TNT. This exclusion is part of a context where C8 has been heavily sanctioned for skids repeated by its star host.
Indeed, the chain has accumulated 7.6 million euros in finesa hefty bill due to the numerous controversies surrounding TPMP. The criticisms particularly target sequences deemed inappropriate, which have often been the subject of sanctions by the audiovisual police.
A race against time
Since this announcement, a real race against time was triggered for C8. The chain has up to February 2025 to find a solution and avoid a permanent cut of its frequency. Added to this is the pressure of 400 jobs threatenedas recalled Gérald-Brice Viretgeneral director of Canal+ France.
This Friday, the appeal before the State Council represents a last chance to contest this decision. However, the previous summary proceedings, filed last September, were rejected by this body.
Cyril Hanouna: ready to bounce back
Faced with this uncertainty, Cyril Hanouna prepares for all eventualities. In October, he assured that he would remain within the group Canal+whatever the outcome of this conflict. If C8 were to disappear from TNT, solutions alternatives could be considered, in particular broadcasting only on cable or digital platforms.
Mobilization of viewers
To save the chain, a petition was launched as soon as Arcom was announced. In just a few months, she collected more than 500 000 signaturesa strong sign of the public's attachment to C8 and its programs.
C8 is not the only channel to have been failed by Arcom. NRJ12another pillar of TNT, also saw his candidacy rejected this summer. This meeting with the Council of State is crucial for the future of C8 and Cyril Hanouna. If the channel loses its legal battle, it will have to completely rethink its broadcast model. The verdict expected this Friday could seal the fate of one of the most controversial but also the most popular channels in the French television landscape.
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