Tout le Sport Show Cancelled After 30 Years
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“Stade 2” Faces Turmoil After Harassment Allegations, Continues Legacy of French Sports Broadcasting
The French sports program “Stade 2,” a continuation of the long-running “Tout le sport,” has been embroiled in controversy following the dismissal of three journalists amid accusations of moral harassment. This incident casts a shadow over a program that has been a staple of French television for decades.
A Legacy Built on “Tout le Sport”
Launched in 1993 as “Journal des sports,” the program evolved into “Tout le sport” and became a cornerstone of French sports broadcasting. Initially hosted by Nelson Monfort and Gérard Holtz, the show gained a loyal following.
For 20 years, Henri Sannier became synonymous with the program, leading it through numerous sporting events and becoming a recognizable face for French sports fans. Following Sannier’s tenure, Laurent Luyat, Thomas Thouroude, Céline Géraud, Cécile Grès, and Matthieu lartot all took on presenting roles.
As of the week of July 27, 2020, the program was attracting over 800,000 viewers, though this represented a slight decrease from the previous week, according to Le Parisien.
Harassment Allegations and Dismissals
In July 2020, allegations of moral harassment led to the dismissal of three journalists from “Stade 2.” Le Parisien reported on the dismissals, signaling a serious internal issue within the production team. The specifics of the allegations were not detailed in the article, but the action taken by France 3 indicates the severity of the claims.
This incident follows a previous controversy involving Thomas Thouroude, who was removed from his role on “Tout le sport” in March 2018, as reported by Le Parisien.While the two cases are distinct, they both