France 2 journalist Élise Lucet sees low ratings for season premiere

Journalist Élise Lucet experienced low viewership for the season premiere of ‘Envoyé spécial’ on France 2, which aired on September 3, 2026. The program, which featured reports on volunteer firefighters and the closure of rural schools, drew 883,000 viewers, representing a 5.9% market share among viewers aged four and older.

The broadcast faced significant competition from TF1’s new mini-series ‘Le mystère de la chambre jaune’, France 3’s broadcast of ‘Lame de fond’, and M6’s ‘Recherche appartement ou maison’. France 2 ranked fourth among national channels for this time slot, falling below TF1, France 3, and M6.