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Canal+ Group’s French Channel C8, Which Airs Controversial Talk Show, to Be Discontinued by Broadcasting Regulatory Body


Canal+ Group's popular channel C8, which airs the controversial talk show 'Touche pas à mon poste,' looks bound to disappear.

France’s broadcasting regulatory authority (Arcom) has decided not to grant the renewal of the TNT channel’s frequency to Canal+ Group following auditions with leaders of the Vivendi-owned TV banner. The notorious talk show “Touche pas a mon poste,” presented by Cyril Hanouna, has been on the radar of Arcom for many years and has been accused of bolstering the popularity of far-right leaders. The talk show received a record €3.5 million fine last year after Hanouna clashed with a member of hard left party La France Insoumise and insulted him.

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