Overview

• Europe 2 has announced Sébastien Cauet’s return to host its morning show, a move aimed at reversing record-low audience figures.
• Cauet, formally charged in May 2024 with sexual assault and rape, including allegations involving minors, remains under judicial supervision.
• His judicial restrictions include a €100,000 bond, mandatory treatment, and a prohibition on contacting complainants or engaging with live audiences.
• Cauet replaces Benjamin Castaldi, whose program suffered historically low ratings, with Europe 2 now banking on Cauet’s past popularity to revitalize its listenership.
• The decision has drawn criticism given the severity of the allegations, but Europe 2’s management emphasizes the need for bold programming changes to address its audience crisis.