"A woman of Lebanese origin on the 8 p.m. news, that's a hit!": behind the scenes of Léa Salamé's surprise appointment
The 45-year-old journalist is leaving the France Inter morning show to take over the evening news on France 2, while keeping the keys to her weekly show "Quelle époque!".
By Benoît DaragonA week that will be remembered at France Télévisions. Late this Thursday, June 19, Léa Salamé finally clarified her professional future… Following the weekly meeting to schedule guests for France Inter's morning show, the star interviewer of France's leading radio station told her bosses that they would have to replace her for next season.
What will she do when she returns? Around 11:15 a.m., she still refuses to say. As soon as this announcement is made, Salamé takes the elevator to meet her "7/10" teams and tearfully inform them of her decision. After eleven years on the air, her last interview will take place on Thursday, July 3. Then, it's off to the coveted 8 p.m. news slot on Channel 2.
Le Parisien
