Overview
- Sonia Mabrouk joined BFMTV from CNews and launched a new show that prompted formal criticism from the channel’s Société des journalistes and the SNJ and CGT unions.
- Journalists pointed to recent guests Sophie de Menthon and Céline Pina and to a planned 20‑minute weekly slot for Robert Ménard as evidence the programme has hosted voices tied to the far right.
- BFMTV management told the SDJ the contested bookings were mistakes, said those guests would not return, and pledged to be more vigilant about guests’ records going forward.
- Mabrouk publicly defended her editorial line, saying her show represents all opinions, aims to foster democratic debate, and that she acts as a ‘garde‑fou’ if remarks cross a line.
- Unions and newsroom representatives say they will monitor future bookings closely, warning the dispute could shape how the channel balances news and opinion during the presidential period and affect staff trust.