Télématin: Julien Arnaud preferred to Jean-Baptiste Marteau, this frank discussion that took place between the two men

Télématin: Julien Arnaud preferred to Jean-Baptiste Marteau, this frank discussion that took place between the two men

Since September 16, 2024, Telematin has a new face: that of Julien Arnaud, former joker of the 8 p.m. from TF1. The flagship morning show of France 2, formerly hosted by Thomas Sotto, is now entrusted to the duo Julien Arnaud and Flavie Flament. But this choice was not made without some upheaval. Indeed, Jean-Baptiste Marteau, experienced journalist from France Télévisions, was the favorite to succeed Thomas Sotto. The latter left his post following various internal tensions and accusations concerning members of the team of Telematin. However, the outcome was quite different…

Julien Arnaud: an unexpected surprise for Télématin

During his last interview given to TV 2 weeks, Julien Arnaud spoke about his debut on the show. The 50-year-old host, accustomed to TF1 sets, revealed that he quickly adapted to the atmosphere of Telematin alongside her new teammate Flavie Flament: “We are often told that we seem to have been on Télématin for a long time, it’s incredible!“he confided to our colleagues.

However, behind this apparent complicity with his new co-host, some pressure surrounded his arrival, in particular because of the expectations of the public and the teams.

Jean-Baptiste Marteau: the great disappointment

Jean-Baptiste Marteau, for his part, expressed his disappointment after learning that he would not take over the show. In a message addressed to his colleagues at France Info, the journalist expressed his bitterness : “I have just learned that I will ultimately not be at the Télématin presentation this season. Until very recently, everything suggested to me that this would be the case”relayed Puremédias.

This disappointment was all the more difficult to digest for the journalist, who was a serious candidate for the position. However, Delphine Ernotte, president of France Télévisions, defended her choice in an interview given to BuzzTV/Le Figaro : “Jean-Baptiste Marteau was a candidate, we studied his application seriously. But we chose the one that seemed best to us for the show“she notably confided. A hard blow for the host, who despite everything continues to play a key role within the Franceinfo editorial staff.

This conversation between Jean-Baptiste Marteau and Julien Arnaud

Although Jean-Baptiste Marteau’s frustration is palpable, the host took the time to discuss this decision with Julien Arnaud. Julien Arnaud revealed that he and Jean-Baptiste Marteau had an exchange after the announcement of his arrival in Telematin. According to Julien, the two men had a frank and respectful discussion : “Jean-Baptiste is talented, hardworking. We know each other and we like each other. We obviously talked about it together. But these decisions are not ours,” he confided in TV 2 Weeks.

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This new pair signed by France Télévisions is not to Jean-Baptiste Marteau’s taste… Jean-Baptiste Marteau during the presentation of journalists and columnists from France Télévisions for the 2024 Olympic Games at the Musée de l’Homme in Paris, the June 11, 2024. © Pierre Perusseau / Bestimage

And for good reason, the journalist was expected to replace Thomas Sotto before Julien Arnaud was finally appointed by the channel… Julien Arnaud in the stands during the 2023 French Open Roland Garros on June 9, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

In a message relayed by “Puremédias”, Jean-Baptiste Marteau did not hide his disappointment with this choice… Jean-Baptiste Marteau – Press conference for the 2023 Telethon in Paris on November 15, 2023. © Coadic Guirec/Bestimage

Julien Arnaud, for his part, decided to have a discussion with the journalist in order to ease tensions… Julien Arnaud attends the photocall of The Man from Pekin as part of the 16th Angoulême Film Festival on 25 August 2023 in Angoulême, France. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

In the meantime, the complicity between Flavie Flament and Julien Arnaud shines on the screen on “Télématin”! Flavie Flament, Julien Arnaud attend the France TV press presentation on September 04, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Julien Arnaud during the Lagardère Paris Racing Celebrity Padel Tournament for the benefit of the Imagine Institute, on May 17, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jean-Baptiste Marteau – Celebrities at the French Open tennis village of Roland Garros 2024 in Paris on June 7, 2024. © Jacovides-Moreau/Bestimage

Julien Arnaud in the stands of Roland Garros 2022 on June 3, 2022 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jean-Baptiste Marteau – Photocall of the launch evening of “Sidaction” at the Edouard VII theater in Paris on March 4, 2024. © Denis Guignebourg/Bestimage

Julien Arnaud in the stands of Roland Garros 2022 on June 1, 2022 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jean-Baptiste Marteau – 2nd Gala evening for the benefit of the national association “Le Refuge” and its actions in support of young LGBT+ victims of homophobia or transphobia, at the Folies Bergère theater in Paris, November 18, 2019. © Gorassini/Perusseau/Bestimage

Jean-Baptiste Marteau – Preview of the film “West Side Story” directed by S. Spielberg at the Grand Rex in Paris on December 2, 2021. © Coadic Guirec/Bestimage

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Marteau

Jean-Baptiste Marteau at the photocall for the France TV back-to-school press conference at the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris, France, July 6, 2022. © Coadic Guirec/Bestimage

Jean-Baptiste Marteau during the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping at the Champ de Mars in Paris, France on July 1, 2017. © Pierre Perusseau/Bestimage Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping in Paris, France, on July 1st, 2017.