Overview
- Laurence Ferrari voiced concern and affirmed support for victims but said she is not calling for Jean‑Marc Morandini’s removal, reiterating full professional loyalty to CNews and urging calm as an electoral period approaches.
- Sonia Mabrouk was the first CNews star to publicly take distance, stressing the decision was not hers and saying her stance does not amount to endorsing the conduct, while noting the conviction does not prohibit him from working.
- Pascal Praud posted his solidarity with Mabrouk, saying he could have used nearly the same words, and he disputed coverage in Le Monde by stating the quotes cited were from interviews conducted before the cassation ruling.
- Canal+ executive Gérald‑Brice Viret said the group assumes the decision to keep Morandini on air following the final ruling on his corruption of minors case.
- Internal fallout continued as Canal+ union +Libres warned of damage to the group’s credibility and staff morale, and Morandini indicated he may seek recourse before the European Court of Human Rights.