Already sidelined from the newsJimmy Mohamed has been temporarily taken off the air by France Télévisions following public accusations of harassment and violence made by his wife, from whom he is reportedly separated and in the process of divorcing. The doctor and television presenter, a familiar face on television, has been removed from the airwaves by France Télévisions. Health Magazine, will therefore not be on air until the situation has been clarified.
France Télévisions management confirmed this decision yesterday at a press conference. Stéphane Sitbon-Gomez, director of channels and programs for the public broadcaster, explained that this withdrawal was decided "to allow for clarification of the situation while respecting each party".
France Télévisions invokes the precautionary principle
The management of the public broadcaster presents this decision as a temporary measure. Stéphane Sitbon-Gomez indicated that France Télévisions applies a precautionary principle when a personality appearing on air is the subject of personal allegations. He specified that those concerned can then temporarily step down. No return date has been given. Management simply indicated that Jimmy Mohamed could resume his position once the situation is clarified. In the meantime, his absence is altering the organization of the... Health Magazine, whose new format was to pair Jimmy Mohamed and Flavie Flament.
Flavie Flament alone on air
France Télévisions has decided not to replace Jimmy Mohamed during his absence. Flavie Flament will therefore present the show alone. Health MagazineHowever, management assures that the show will retain a medical presence around the table, in order to maintain the program's focus on health. Stéphane Sitbon-Gomez was clear on this point: "Flavie will be well supported and Jimmy Mohamed will not be replaced." The public broadcaster wants to preserve the structure of the show without installing a new presenter in place of the doctor.
Public accusations following a separation
Jimmy mohamed is publicly accused by his wife, Souailla Mohamed, of psychological and physical violence in the context of a contentious separation. She notably posted several photos on Instagram showing bruises on her arms, claiming that these injuries were caused by the doctor.
In an Instagram story, she also mentioned insults, threats, and pressure she'd been receiving since filing for divorce. These accusations had already been made twice since December, before escalating with the publication of the photos.
Jimmy Mohamed denies the accusations
Jimmy Mohamed denies the accusations against him. In a statement published on Instagram, he claims not to have "I have never committed any form of violence against the mother of my children."He explains that he initially chose not to speak publicly in order to protect his children and to go through this separation in private.
At this stage, France Télévisions' suspension remains a temporary measure and does not constitute a condemnation. The public broadcaster says it is waiting for the situation to be clarified before considering its return to the airwaves.
