Stéphane Plaza Sentenced for Domestic Violence as M6 Pulls His Shows

The French TV host received a suspended 12-month prison sentence for habitual physical and psychological abuse, prompting M6 to remove his programs from its lineup.

Stéphane Plaza, a prominent French TV host and real estate agent, was convicted of habitual physical and psychological abuse against an ex-partner between 2018 and 2022.
He received a 12-month suspended prison sentence, an €8,000 fine, and a three-year no-contact order with one of the complainants, though he was acquitted of similar charges involving another ex-partner.
The accusations, first surfaced in 2023 through investigative reporting, included testimonies of physical aggression, public humiliation, and threats from multiple former partners.
Following the verdict, M6 announced the immediate removal of all programs featuring Plaza, citing its acknowledgment of the court's decision.
Plaza's legal team has stated their intention to appeal the ruling, emphasizing the principle of presumption of innocence until the appeal process concludes.