Political debates will likely expand on Cyril Hanouna’s daily show on W9 as the 2027 presidential election approaches, M6 group boss David Larramendy said on November 12.
Larramendy confirmed the presence of political subjects during an appearance before the Association des journalistes médias, stating that the broadcast treats them in an “balanced” way. The M6 chief executive said that many presidential candidates want to appear on the program, and invitations remain under consideration pending strict conditions, huffingtonpost.fr reported.
The initial format for Tout Beau, Tout N9uf was intended to remain strictly focused on entertainment without political debates.
Yet, the host launched straight into current events on September 1, 2025, during the show’s premiere with a poll on public spending statements by François Bayrou.
The broadcasting authority Arcom issued six interventions regarding sequences involving guests such as Jean-Marie Bigard, Didier Raoult, and Pierre-Jean Chalençon. Larramendy defended the programming choices by arguing that television cannot be completely sanitized and that outlets need to take risks to survive.
Earlier Pledges Versus on-Air Reality
The evolution toward political coverage contrasts with statements Larramendy made in June 2025 outlining three strict prohibitions for the host: no promotion of fake news, no politicized debates, and no ad hominem attacks. Before the launch of his new show in 2025, Hanouna posted on X, questioning whether anyone believed his style would fundamentally change after his audience success on TPMP. The panel has also expanded to include politically charged figures, incorporating former government officials and commentators, such as former political figures like Marlène Schiappa, or right-leaning political figures like Shana Loustau and Olivier Dartigolles, who are former faces of CNews.
Larramendy maintained that the program maintains a necessary adversarial balance in the studio that other talk shows sometimes lack, stating that the host speaks about politics in an “balanced” way and holds “well” his airtime.
The show has also ventured into special broadcasts, such as on October 19, two days after the mobilization day and the unrest of Saturday, October 17, as well as a segment where all his columnists were made to sing La Marseillaise, along with scolding those who failed to do so, and a lengthy sequence dedicated to Teddy Riner’s presidential candidacy.
Future Plans on M6 Network
Beyond the daily W9 broadcasts, the M6 group announced on September 8, 2025, that Hanouna will eventually appear on the main network. Plans include a remake of Morning Live and direct prime-time entertainment specials such as Les 12 travaux de Baba.
Network executives have not yet specified exact dates for when presidential candidates might officially appear on the program.
Questions About M6 Group Stance and Arcom Interventions
What regulatory warnings has the show received?
Arcom issued six interventions regarding specific broadcast sequences, though the network has not received any formal financial sanctions to date.