# Ici tout commence cast violence

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ici-tout-commence-cast-violence
> Updated: 2026-07-26T17:48:44.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 4.

On 17 July 2026 a violent altercation on the set of TF1’s daytime series "Ici tout commence" in Saint‑Laurent‑d’Aigouze left actress Catherine Davydzenka hospitalized and led to the arrest of co‑star Stéphane Blancafort on suspicion of domestic‑violence offences. TF1 immediately removed Blancafort from the programme, suspended filming and announced a zero‑tolerance policy.

On 22 July the network confirmed Blancafort’s suspension pending investigation, noting his lawyers claim the act was self‑defence while Davydzenka’s counsel rejects that assertion and describes the incident as a serious, repeated assault. The matter was referred to French judicial authorities. Other cast members also came forward: actress Alexandra Favalli lodged a harassment complaint, and actor Oscar Al Hafiane was removed from the series after separate sexual‑violence allegations.

By 26 July the show announced a reshuffle of the cast, bringing back former actors Lou Ladegaillerie (Victorine Rochemont) and Nicolas Anselmo as part of an effort to stabilise production. Davydzenka has spoken publicly about the episode, while both parties’ legal representatives continue to issue conflicting statements. The investigation remains ongoing and TF1 says it will resume production once additional staff‑protection measures are in place.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-26: Ici tout commence faces cast turmoil after violent altercation and actor removal

The French soap 'Ici tout commence' halted production after a July 16, 2026 violent altercation between Catherine Davydzenka and Stéphane Blancafort, leading to Blancafort’s removal and police probe, while Lou

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ici-tout-commence-faces-cast-turmoil-after-violent-altercation-and-actor-removal

### 2026-07-22: Stéphane Blancafort suspended after alleged assault on co‑star

TF1 suspended Stéphane Blancafort after he was accused of trying to strangle co‑star Catherine Davydzenka on the set of 'Ici tout commence'; both have filed legal complaints.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stphane-blancafort-suspended-after-alleged-assault-on-costar

### 2026-07-19: Stéphane Blancafort removed from TF1’s ‘Ici tout commence’ after assault on Catherine Davydzenka

Actor Stéphane Blancafort was placed in custody and removed from TF1’s ‘Ici tout commence’ after a violent altercation with co‑star Catherine Davydzenka, who was hospitalized.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stphane-blancafort-removed-from-tf1s-ici-tout-commence-after-assault-on-catherine-davydzenka

### 2026-07-18: Ici tout commence set halted after violent altercation, actor removed

TF1 halted filming of Ici tout commence after a July 17 violent altercation, removing an actor and suspending production; reports cite an off‑set assault and separate sexual‑violation accusations.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tf1-pulls-actor-from-ici-tout-commence-after-onset-altercation

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