Journalist and radio host Thomas Sotto, presenter of RTL's morning show, announced this Saturday that he was hospitalized following a cycling accident. He shared a photo from his hospital room, showing his left leg in a cast, with a humorous message. He did not specify the exact circumstances of the accident, simply mentioning "potholes" as the presumed cause of his fall. In his post, he addressed his friend Stéphane Gilli, coach of Paris Football Club: "Sorry coach, you won't be able to put me on the team sheet against OM this afternoon..."
The photo published Saturday morning shows Sotto lying on a stretcher with his leg wrapped in bandages. According to several reports, he was taken to the emergency room in Paris and expressed his gratitude to the hospital staff for their care. On social media, his colleague Anne-Sophie Lapix reacted to the post, humorously offering her support and highlighting the "solidarity of Thomas Sotto" and a "bunch of daredevils."
The journalist did not provide any further details about the precise time or location of the fall. He also did not specify the severity of his injuries or his ability to return to the airwaves for RTL's morning show on Monday.
Fractures of the tibia and fibula?
Thomas Sotto is reportedly suffering from fractures to his tibia and fibula, which could lead to a prolonged absence and necessitate his temporary replacement on air.
Thomas Sotto, 52, is also a fervent supporter of Paris FC, a club he has actively followed for many years. He was supposed to attend the match against Olympique de Marseille this Saturday at the Stade Jean Bouin, but he will now have to watch it from his hospital bed.
For now, RTL has not officially communicated on the evolution of his health or on the duration of his unavailability, leaving uncertainties about his return to the airwaves.
