Cyril Hanouna Fined €4,000 for Insulting LFI Deputy Louis Boyard on Live TV

The 2022 altercation on C8’s 'Touche pas à mon poste' led to legal and regulatory fallout, culminating in the channel's imminent removal from French airwaves.

Cyril Hanouna was fined €4,000 by the Paris court for insulting Louis Boyard during a 2022 broadcast of 'Touche pas à mon poste' on C8.
The insults, including terms like 'abruti' and 'bouffon,' were directed at Boyard after he criticized billionaire Vincent Bolloré, owner of C8's parent company, for his business practices in Africa.
The incident prompted a record €3.5 million fine against C8 by French media regulator Arcom for failing to uphold broadcasting standards.
The regulatory scrutiny contributed to the decision not to renew C8’s broadcasting license, with the channel set to cease operations on February 28, 2025.
This case highlights ongoing tensions over media ethics, political discourse, and the influence of corporate ownership in French television.