France 2 reshuffles anchors amid presenter turnover and on‑air trauma

Léa Salamé was replaced on France 2’s weekday 20 h news on 20 July 2026, with journalist Jean‑Baptiste Marteau stepping in as the interim presenter. The broadcast attracted 3.57 million viewers (23 % share) and maintained audience levels despite a slight dip from the previous week.

Leïla Kaddour recalled a harrowing live‑reporting experience during the Dominique Strauss‑Kahn scandal coverage in May 2026, describing a feeling of "wanting to die every second" while filling endless airtime on i‑Télé. She later moved to France 2, becoming the official weekend anchor and occasional substitute for the main news programme.

Both stories highlight the pressures facing France 2 presenters and the network’s recent staffing adjustments.