Laurent Delahousse hated by his team? “Contemptuous”, “Omnipotent”… Tongues are loosened

Iconic journalist from France 2, Laurent Delahousse is the face of the 8 p.m. weekend news. At 55, he is at the head of several programs which delight viewers. But now for our colleagues from Here isthis Friday, December 6, 2024, revealed in their magazine that the journalist would be widely criticized by his teams.

Indeed, some do not hesitate to denounce his style: “His interviews have become catastrophic. He talks more than the guests. We can no longer stand his crossed arms, his professorial air. He is omnipotent”entrusts an editor-in-chief to Here is. For example, this witness returns to the interview with Lara Fabian during which he did not ask her a single question about her collaboration with Slimane, accused of sexual assault and harassment.

Laurent Delahousse: his attitude behind the scenes criticized

For others, it was his speaking time in front of the guests that became embarrassing: “He talks more than the guests. We can't get enough of his crossed arms, his professorial air.”. Then, it is also his behavior behind the scenes which is criticized: “He despises the people he works with. He never speaks to journalists and only speaks to his assistant. confides a source.

She indicates that Laurent Delahousse would have the annoying habit of changing the subject to be discussed at the last moment without warning anyone. Strong criticism against the journalist.

What future for the journalist?

But then what future for Laurent Delahousse on France 2? This question was asked to the information director of France Télévisions who had “confirmed that there are discussions” about incarnations. “The 20 Hours is the edition of the France Télévisions editorial team, it belongs neither to Anne-Sophie Lapix nor to Laurent Delahousse, nor to Julian Bugier or Leïla Kaddour,” he had indicated.

“Information is stronger than incarnation. Above all, we must agree on the editorial in order to produce the best newspaper. We do not forbid each other anything,” he insisted. So, every journalist knows, they are in an ejection seat.