Sonia Mabrouk, a leading figure in French opinion journalism, has officially announced her move to the BFMTV channel. This decision comes just days after her high-profile resignation from CNews and radio station Europe 1, both part of Vincent Bolloré's media empire. The journalist is set to become one of the main faces of the news channel owned by CMA Media, preparing viewers for the upcoming campaign ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The French media market was electrified by the news of Sonia Mabrouk's transfer to BFMTV. This information was confirmed in an interview with the newspaper „Le Figaro,” in which the journalist explained the motives behind her decision. Mabrouk, who had been a pillar of CNews and Europe 1 since 2017, decided to change editorial allegiances after a tumultuous split with media outlets controlled by Vincent Bolloré. Her departure from her previous workplaces occurred in February 2026, sparking a wave of speculation about her future career. The rivalry between CNews and BFMTV for the title of leader in news programming in France has intensified in recent years, particularly in the context of political polarization and the struggle for ownership influence between the capital groups Vivendi and CMA CGM.BFMTV's CEO, Fabien Namias, described this reinforcement as a „very strong enrichment” of the team. He emphasized that Mabrouk's experience in conducting political interviews will be crucial in covering the 2027 presidential election. The journalist will begin work on the new channel in the last week of August 2026, thus opening the new media season. Meanwhile, the president of France Télévisions, Delphine Ernotte, publicly ruled out the possibility of hiring Mabrouk in public media, highlighting the specific division in the local market. <cytat autor=