Patrick Sabatier

French journalist Patrick Sabatier has recalled that his salary was multiplied by ten when he joined the channel La Cinq, saying he could not refuse such a dazzling offer coming from a modest background. The anecdote about the 1980s private channel's lavish pay has caught attention, with commentators noting what it reveals about the era's television money and working-class origins.

French presenter Damien Thévenot has been named to host the game show 'Mot de passe'. Veteran broadcaster Patrick Sabatier reacted to the appointment, saying he hopes Thévenot enjoys the same longevity he had on the program. The handover is drawing attention among French television viewers and commentators.