Bolloré angry with Hanouna? – The New Tribune

Since the launch of “Don’t touch my post” in 2010 on France 4, Cyril Hanouna has had a profound impact on the French media landscape. With his relaxed and provocative style, the host has disrupted the codes of traditional television, attracting a young and loyal audience. TPMP quickly became an unmissable event, mixing entertainment, current affairs and controversies. Hanouna was able to create a media empire around his personality, multiplying projects and establishing himself as an essential figure in the PAF. However, this success story could experience an unexpected turn.

The break between Bolloré and his protégé

Vincent Bolloréboss of the group Canal+, has long been the protector and unwavering support of Cyril Hanouna. This alliance allowed the host to benefit from almost total freedom in his productions, despite the numerous controversies. However, the recent decision of the Regulatory Authority for Audiovisual and Digital Communication (My face) not to renew the frequency of C8 beyond March 1, 2025 seems to have sounded the death knell for this privileged relationship. Sources internal to the Vivendi group report that Bolloré “ would be very angry with its star host,” holding him responsible for the closure of the channel. Indeed, in eight years, C8 has accumulated 7.6 million euros in sanctions, mainly due to the slip-ups that occurred on the TPMP set.

A hasty departure and an uncertain future

Faced with this tense situation, the departure of Cyril Hanouna of the Canal+ group seems inevitable. Although TPMP is officially scheduled to be broadcast until February 28, 2025, rumors suggest an early end as early as December 20. For the Parisian who revealed the information, this decision would be motivated by economic considerations, the months of January and February being traditionally unprofitable in terms of advertising revenue. The host is already exploring new opportunities, particularly with other media groups such as CMA Media (BFMTV, RMC) or on digital platforms. However, its future remains uncertain, the loss of support from Bolloré potentially complicating its search for a new base in the French audiovisual landscape.