# French media presenter and programming changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-media-presenter-and-programming-changes
> Updated: 2026-08-20T11:14:56.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

French media outlets are undergoing various presenter and programming shifts. On France 3, the program ‘Samedi d’en rire’ has moved forward without Jean-Luc Lemoine following his seven-season tenure. Lemoine expressed frustration at learning about his dismissal through the media rather than directly from France Télévisions. His successor, Bernard Montiel, has faced criticism from former columnist Marc Toesca, who characterized Montiel as a ‘flavorless courtier’ and suggested his appointment was influenced by a friendship with Brigitte Macron; Montiel has dismissed these claims as ‘fake news.’ Additionally, Yoann Riou has departed the show in solidarity with Lemoine, and reports suggest Lemoine may potentially join Cyril Hanouna on the W9 network.

Other presenters are experiencing similar sudden departures. Camille Cerf reportedly learned of her exit from the program ‘Mot de Passe: Le Duel’ via press reports, mirroring Lemoine’s experience.

At the radio station RTL, Flavie Flament is launching a new weekend program, ‘Satisfait ou remboursé,’ with Olivier Dauvers. This new show, which focuses on consumer purchasing power and product testing, replaces Flament’s previous health-oriented program with Dr. Jimmy Mohamed. The transition follows controversy regarding allegations of domestic violence against Mohamed, which he has denied.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: France Télévisions presenters face sudden departures

French media faces a wave of presenter changes as Jean-Luc Lemoine, Camille Cerf, and Yoann Riou depart various programs, often learning of their dismissals through the press.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-media-undergoes-presenter-changes-at-france-tlvisions-and-rtl

### 2026-07-23: France 5’s “C à vous” overhauls panel for 2026‑27 season

France 5’s “C à vous” returns 31 Aug 2026 with host Anne‑Élisabeth Lemoine staying, Mohamed Bouhafsi on weekends, several regulars exiting, and new political commentator Nathalie Saint‑Cricq and journalist Cam‑

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-5s-c-vous-overhauls-panel-for-202627-season

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