How the record audience for “Complément d’investigation” on Cyril Hanouna propelled France 2 to success

France 2 Triumphs thanks to the Record Number of “Complement of Investigation” dedicated to Cyril Hanouna

The issue dedicated to Cyril Hanouna of the show “Complément d’Enquête” attracted a massive audience, thus propelling France 2 to the heart of a real television success. The star host of TPMP on C8 found himself in the spotlight of this investigative magazine, and the public responded in large numbers.

A Historic Hearing

• An audience peak: With more than three million viewers late in the evening, France 2 recorded an unprecedented audience score for the time slot after 11 p.m.
• Impressive market shares: The channel captivated 32.9% of viewers in front of their television at that time, with a peak of 52.2% among 15-34 year olds.
• A broken record: The audience performance surpassed that of the channel’s other prime-time shows, as well as the previous record for “Complément d’Enquête” held by an edition dedicated to Patrick Poivre d’Arvor in April 2022.

Behind the scenes of Triumph

Several factors explain this impressive success:

1. Anticipation: The show had been eagerly awaited by the public for almost a year, intensifying the curiosity of viewers.
2. Unintentional publicity: Cyril Hanouna himself contributed to the excitement around the show by frequently mentioning it on the TPMP set and announcing that he was preparing his own counter-investigation.
3. A revealing investigation: Virginie Vilar’s team carried out in-depth investigations by interviewing more than thirty Hanouna employees, mostly anonymously, revealing previously unpublished details behind the scenes of this PAF giant.

Chain Reactions

Cyril Hanouna, initially describing the investigation as mediocre, did not hide his enthusiasm at these historic figures, promising to talk about it with humor on his show. The outcome of the show was also marked by an interview with Booba who offered his strong point of view on the personality of the C8 host, bluntly describing him as a “cowardly megalomaniac”.

Following the television phenomenon represented by this edition of “Complément d’Enquête”, France 2 can congratulate itself on having designed content which captured the attention of a diverse and significant audience, demonstrating that journalism Investigation has its place in the contemporary media landscape.