Sonia Mabrouk, one of the most recognizable faces of French political journalism, has officially announced her move to the BFMTV channel. This decision follows her recent resignation from the CNews channel and Europe 1 radio, both owned by Vincent Bolloré's group. From August 2026, the journalist will host a new political program, becoming a key reinforcement for the competition ahead of the upcoming presidential elections in France.

Transfer to BFMTV

Journalist Sonia Mabrouk will join BFMTV in August 2026, where she will host a flagship political program.

Departure from CNews

The resignation followed a scandal surrounding Jean-Marc Morandini, forcing the station to appoint Gauthier Le Bret as her successor.

Presidential Elections

The new role of Mabrouk is of key importance for BFMTV's strategy ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.

The French media market has been electrified by the news of Sonia Mabrouk's transfer to BFMTV. The journalist, who for years was a pillar of news programs at CNews and Europe 1, has decided on a radical change of editorial colors. In an interview with the newspaper "Le Figaro," Mabrouk explained that her choice was dictated by her appreciation for the vision of Rodolphe Saadé, the owner of the RMC BFM group. She emphasized that she sees in him, similar to her previous employer Vincent Bolloré, an ambition to build solid and lasting media structures. This transfer is considered one of the most important events on the local market in recent years. Mabrouk's departure from her previous editorial offices occurred amid controversy surrounding Jean-Marc Morandini. The journalist announced her departure from CNews on February 6, and from Europe 1 a week later. Although there was speculation about her possible move to public media, the president of France Télévisions, Delphine Ernotte, ruled out such a possibility during a hearing in the National Assembly. Ultimately, Mabrouk will join the BFMTV team in the last week of August 2026, where she will receive her own political program, set to play a key role in covering the campaign for the 2027 elections. The rivalry between BFMTV and CNews for the title of the most popular news channel in France intensified after BFMTV was acquired by the CMA CGM conglomerate, owned by billionaire Rodolphe Saadé in 2024.The vacancy left by Mabrouk's departure at CNews will be filled by Gauthier Le Bret. This thirty-year-old political journalist, nicknamed the "little scorpion" by his editorial colleagues, will take over the midday slot from February 23. At the same time, the station had to reshape its morning schedule after Morandini's withdrawal, with his programs temporarily replaced by extended editions of Pascal Praud's show. These changes point to a deep reconstruction of staff at the most important French news channels, a direct result of both legal proceedings and the struggle for political influence in the media. „I have chosen to join BFMTV. I recognize in Rodolphe Saadé, as in Vincent Bolloré, ambition, vision, and the ability to build lasting groups.” — Sonia Mabrouk

Mentioned People

  • Sonia Mabrouk — Well-known French-Tunisian political journalist, moving from CNews to BFMTV.
  • Rodolphe Saadé — Billionaire, owner of the CMA CGM group and RMC BFM media.
  • Vincent Bolloré — French media magnate, owner of the Vivendi group and the CNews channel.