Thomas Sotto Injured in Bicycle Accident, Temporarily Stepping Down from RTL Morning Show
Paris, France – Thomas Sotto, the prominent presenter of RTL’s morning news program, will be taking an indefinite leave of absence following a bicycle accident on Friday.The news was confirmed by the M6 Group station on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Sotto shared a photograph of his leg in a cast on instagram, revealing the extent of his injuries. According to reports from Paris Match, the journalist sustained a double fracture of both his tibia and fibula in the incident.
In a lighthearted post accompanying the image, Sotto jokingly apologized to the coach of Paris FC, Stéphane Gilli, stating he would be unable to participate in a football match, referencing a previous warning about the dangers of potholes for cyclists. The circumstances surrounding the accident remain undisclosed.
The 52-year-old broadcaster is expected to be off-air for at least a week, though a precise return date has not been announced. During his absence, Olivier Boy, currently the morning news presenter on RTL, will assume Sotto’s role.
This incident marks a temporary disruption to RTL’s morning programming, with viewers anticipating a swift recovery for the popular presenter. further updates regarding Sotto’s condition and return to the air will be provided as they become available.
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