La matinale week-end" show broadcast on September 26, 2021: response to the plaintiffs
The French Superior Audiovisual Council, which became the Autorité de régulation de la communication audiovisuelle et numérique (Arcom) on January1, 2022, was alerted to comments made in the program La matinale week-end, shown simultaneously on CNews and Europe 1 on September 26, 2021.
He noted the use of vocabulary conveying prejudices that could be described as sexist. However, it took note of the reaction of the female presenter, which led the guest to apologize.
Consequently, the Council did not find the publishers in breach of their obligations. It did, however, inform them of the stir caused by this sequence, and reminded them of their contractual commitment to contribute to the fight against sexist prejudice, degrading images and stereotypes, particularly against women.