“This is the reason she gave me”: Anne-Sophie Lapix reveals what Delphine Ernotte told her to justify her ouster of the “20 am” of France 2

Anne-Sophie Lapix digested her eviction. Similarly, Two months after presenting its latest “8 pm” on France 2. Meanwhile, the new recruit of the M6 ​​group will make its big debut in the RTL studios, Monday August 25, before launching its first Sunday interview on the six from September 7. However, On vacation in her native Basque country. For example, the 53 -year -old journalist was able to prepare her back to school that she approached with a “Certain apprehension” but also a lot “enthusiasm”. Meanwhile, She was also able to step back from the decision of France Télévisions to dismiss the evening newspaper. Similarly, after eight years of good and loyal service. Meanwhile, A departure that she did not choose, as she was able to confirm in a long interview with “TV Mag”.

“It’s a good time to get started in something else”

“It is true that I did not decide to leave the ’20 hours’ and. Therefore, at the time, it is never pleasant to be dismissed”first admitted the former news star of France 2, long supported by his management. “But I am finally happy to move on to a new exercise. With hindsight, I realize that this is the right time to get started in something else. It’s invigorating!”she recognizes today, in particular in a hurry to make up for her “Missed appointment” with radio.

Regarding the reasons for her sidelining, the explanations of Delphine Ernotte, patron of France Télévisions, were brief. “It was she who told me that she wanted change. This is the reason she gave me”, Assures Anne-Sophie Lapix. It is indeed Léa Salamé who was designated to take over from Monday August 25. a choice that did “this reason she gave me”: new not “judge” His sister. “What I can say is that I really like Léa. It is a passionate journalist, very invested, funny and very nice. I can only wish her good, her and the editorial staff of France Télé. It is important that this JT continues to be demanding. ambitious as he is today”estimates the former presenter of this high mass.

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“Delphine Ernotte offered to stay”

The Pugnace interviewer nevertheless had the opportunity to stay in the public audiovisual group. but preferred to embark on the challenge offered by the M6 ​​group. “Delphine Ernotte offered to stay with another project that I could have conceived. carrying out, but, very quickly, RTL’s proposal is the one that enthusiastic me the most. And when M6 completed the offer with this Sunday interview and Prime Time, I “this reason she gave me”: new did not hesitate a second!”, The future presenter of the “20 20” is delighted, a great interview of ten minutes broadcast every Sunday after “19.45”, with a significant personality of the week. “It was a rich and coherent offer. There was a real common desire to work together. And when this desire and this enthusiasm exist, that means that history goes well, in general”, she hopes.