"The expected results were not achieved": the head of RTL takes responsibility for Thomas Sotto's departure from the morning show

RTL's morning show will have a new look this fall. After two seasons with the new presenter, Thomas Sotto will no longer be in charge of the morning showThe journalist will be replaced by Céline Landreau, who will take over this strategic time slot for the station. Hervé Béroud, head of news for the M6 ​​group, explained the reasons for this choice. He directly links this decision to the morning show's ratings, without questioning Thomas Sotto's professional qualities. According to him, the program did not meet the expected objectives.

The hearings at the heart of the decision

Hervé Béroud praised the journalist's work while accepting the change decided by management. "He's a remarkable journalist, I wish him all the best for the future, but our morning show didn't quite achieve the audience figures we were hoping for."he said. The decision was not presented as a simple choice. Hervé Béroud acknowledged that it had not been " easy " He had to make the decision, but he indicated he would take responsibility for it. Thomas Sotto's departure thus appears to be a management decision, made within the context of a reorganization of the station and a search for better results in a highly competitive time slot.

Thomas Sotto had already said his goodbyes

Thomas Sotto bid farewell to RTL listeners on July 3rd, after two seasons hosting the morning show. At the time of his departure, the journalist hinted that the decision hadn't been his own. He stated, in particular, that sometimes it's necessary to... "Accepting things without truly understanding them"A phrase that marked his departure, revealing a certain incomprehension regarding the station's choice. RTL management now confirms that the change is indeed linked to the morning show's trajectory and its audience performance. No personal criticism has been publicly leveled against Thomas Sotto, but the show's results were deemed insufficient.

Céline Landreau chosen to take over the morning show

To replace Thomas Sotto, RTL has chosen Céline Landreau. Hervé Béroud explained that this decision was made in consultation with the station's management. He believes that the journalist embodies RTL's identity and what the radio station wants to broadcast. He stated that she had "RTL's DNA is in her"He also described her as a local journalist, capable of embodying the morning show in the tone and spirit expected by the station. This change marks a new stage for RTL, which aims to relaunch its morning show in the fall. The morning slot remains one of the most important for a general-interest radio station, in terms of audience, image, and editorial influence.

A high-pressure start to the new academic year for RTL

Thomas Sotto's departure puts RTL under pressure. The station is changing one of its main programs after only two seasons, with the stated goal of revitalizing its morning show. Céline Landreau will inherit a closely watched program in a highly competitive radio environment. For Thomas Sotto, this end of his time at RTL concludes with a separation decided by management, despite Hervé Béroud's strong praise for his work and career.