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Benjamin Duhamel Leaves BFMTV to Lead France Inter Morning Show

His full-time arrival resolves conflict-of-interest concerns following Léa Salamé’s move to France 2’s 20 Heures.

Overview

  • Duhamel has formally departed BFMTV to devote himself exclusively to France Inter’s morning show after joining the station less than a month ago.
  • He will conduct both the flagship 7:50 a.m. political interview and the 8:20 a.m. grand entretien session each weekday.
  • Pressure from Radio France journalists and unions over potential conflicts of interest compelled him to choose between his private and public media roles.
  • The lineup shift was prompted by Léa Salamé’s transition from France Inter’s matinale to anchor France 2’s 20 Heures.
  • These high-profile staffing changes at public broadcasters occur as France prepares for the 2026 municipal elections and the 2027 presidential contest.