Dramatic twist in the PAF.
Arcom’s decision continues to shake up the French audiovisual landscape. The Regulatory Authority for Audiovisual and Digital Communication decided on July 24 not to renew the frequency of C8 from March 1, 2025. ConsequenceCyril Hanouna could leave the group who has employed him for twelve years.
According to The Parisianthe host “prepares to begin discussions with leaders”. “The group Canal + will broadcast the daily program until February 28, 2025 but not beyond”a source close to the matter told our colleagues. A significant date, aligned with the decision of the audiovisual policeman.
But he is also The program may end sooner than expected. According to this source, “TPMP” could end its story as early as December 20. “January and February are the quietest months in terms of advertising revenue, so I don’t see the point in starting a deadweight loss at the beginning of January.”explains the source to the Ile-de-France daily.
Vincent Bolloré “would be very angry with his star host”
An appeal is still possible to the Council of State which must render its decision by the end of 2024.Everyone is wondering about Hanouna’s future here, but no one dares to talk about it. It’s a taboo subject. The more time passes, the more obvious it seems that they hold him responsible for the closure. It’s going to be very complicated for him to stay.”says an executive from the Vivendi group. Off, Vincent Bolloré “would be very angry with its star host.” In eight years, C8 has accumulated 7.6 million euros in sanctions due to slip-ups that occurred on the set of “TPMP”.
On another channel or digital platform?
Presumably, the talk show hosted by Cyril Hanouna will not switch to Canal+, neither on CNews, nor on CSTAR, the group’s three other channels. “Divorce is inevitable”, always according to the same anonymous source. This is why the controversial host is already preparing for his future.
He recently met Nicolas de Tavernost, president of the strategic committee of the CMA Media group (BFMTV, RMC), who confirmed: “I have known Cyril Hanouna since his debut at M6. We saw each other because we always have to talk to talented people when they have questions about their future, but we don’t have any projects together.”
The trail of a digital platform “offering a wide range of programs on the Internet as does Webedia” is also considered by Cyril Hanouna. It remains to study the presence of the troublemaker on Europe 1, radio of the Vivendi group. Every day of the week, he hosts “On marche sur la tête”, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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