C8 Ordered to Pay €2.9 Million to Thierry Ardisson

The court ruled in favor of Ardisson after a protracted legal battle over the abrupt cancellation of his show in 2019.

C8, part of the Canal+ group, must compensate Thierry Ardisson's company, Ardis SAS, for not respecting a four-and-a-half-month notice period before canceling his show.
The Paris Court of Appeal's decision concludes a five-year legal dispute following the 2019 cancellation of 'Salut Les Terriens!' on C8.
Vincent Bolloré, the main shareholder, had attempted to keep Ardisson on air by halving the show's budget, which Ardisson refused.
Ardisson criticized Bolloré for the decision, citing the impact on nearly 100 staff members who lost their jobs.
This ruling comes amid other challenges for C8, including losing its TNT frequency due to controversies involving another host, Cyril Hanouna.