Julien Arnaud was chosen a few days ago to replace Thomas Sotto as the presenter of Telematin. But before this announcement, another journalist, Jean-Baptiste Marteau, was expected. Here is what tipped the balance in France Télévisions’ favor.
Joy for one, disappointment for the other. A few days ago, France Télévisions announced the name of Thomas Sotto’s successor who was leaving Telematinafter presenting the France 2 program for three years. It is Journalist Julien Arnaud, poached from the TF1 group who was chosen to host the morning show alongside Flavie Flament who replaces Marie Portolano. This late transfer window had left time for certain names to leak, such as that of Jean-Baptiste Marteau who seemed likely for the position.
“We chose the one that seemed best to us.” : Delphine Ernotte justifies the choice of Julien Arnaud to replace Thomas Sotto at Telematin
“I have just learned that I will not be at the presentation of Telematin this season. Until very recently, everything suggested to me that this would be the case.. However, the group ultimately made a different decision. I won’t hide from you my great disappointment. which I cannot, for the moment, digest”, reacted the presenter who was notably seen on the sets of the 2024 Olympic Games this summer. This Monday, September 9, Delphine Ernotte Cunci, president of France Télévisions, explained this choice at the microphone of TVMag. “We looked at his candidacy very seriously. We had several candidates and we chose the one who seemed to us to be the best.”justified the president. Delphine Ernotte Cunci nevertheless wanted to reassure Jean-Baptiste Marteau: “He has a very important place and he is someone of great talent. He is also very important on the France Info morning show.”.
When will Julien Arnaud and Flavie Flament present Telematin on France 2?
Alexandre Kara, the head of news at France Télévisions, explained: “We were looking for someone who had a lot of journalistic experience.capable of providing news, appreciated by the general public and getting on well with Flavie Flament. Julien ticked all those boxes.” The new duo composed of Julien Arnaud and Flavie Flament will make their return later since they will officially take over the controls of Telematin from Monday, September 16 at 6:30 a.m. We will therefore have to wait a little longer before seeing the new faces of this morning show at work.
