# CNews programming and viewership developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cnews-programming-and-viewership-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-24T04:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

CNews has undergone several programming and viewership shifts during August 2026. In mid-August, the channel saw a recovery in market share, reaching 2.9% among viewers aged four and older to match BFMTV, following a decline in July.

Personnel changes were also noted. Pascal Praud was scheduled to return to host ‘L’heure des Pros’ on August 27 after a summer hiatus. Additionally, Jean-Marc Morandini returned to the network in a production role. Although he does not appear on camera following a previous conviction, he is acting as the architect for the new daily magazine ‘Police-Justice: 24h en France’, presented by Nelly Daynac.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Jean-Marc Morandini returns to CNews as producer

Jean-Marc Morandini returns to CNews as a producer for the new program ‘Police-Justice: 24h en France’, marking his return to the network following his previous departure from on-air roles.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lamour-est-dans-le-pr-enters-21st-season-on-m6

### 2026-08-15: Pascal Praud to return to CNews in late August

Pascal Praud will return to host ‘L’heure des Pros’ on CNews on August 27, 2026, as the channel seeks to regain viewership momentum.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pascal-praud-to-return-to-cnews-in-late-august

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