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Jean-Baptiste Marteau presents France 2’s evening news in Léa Salamé’s absence
Jean-Baptiste Marteau has presented France 2’s evening news since August 24 in France, replacing the usual presenter, Léa Salamé.
His assignment is for an unspecified period, and the available information does not say when Salamé will return.
Marteau has spent about ten years filling in and presenting special programmes as he sought a regular role on the 8 p.m.
broadcast.
He has dreamed of becoming a journalist since childhood, but says he has not pursued a career plan.
The temporary role puts him in the seat of France 2’s evening news presenter, one of the channel’s major broadcasts.
Another headline says he is leaving and a replacement has been named, but gives no details, so what happens next is unclear.
Jean-Baptiste Marteau has presented France 2’s evening news since 24 August, replacing Léa Salamé.
His stint is for an unspecified duration, according to Télérama.
Marteau had spent about ten years handling replacements and special programmes while seeking a permanent role presenting the bulletin.
Salamé is described as being away from the evening news, but the article does not state why.
Marteau is due to take part in the New York Marathon on 1 November.
- Who
- Jean-Baptiste Marteau is presenting France 2’s evening news in place of Léa Salamé.
- What
- Marteau has taken over the evening bulletin for an unspecified duration.
- When
- Since 24 August 2026.
- Where
- France 2’s evening news in France.
- Why
- Salamé is away from the bulletin. The reason is not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Marteau handled replacements and special programmes while seeking a permanent role presenting the evening news.
Marteau began presenting France 2’s evening news in Salamé’s place.
Marteau is due to take part in the New York Marathon.
- Presenter
- Jean-Baptiste Marteau
- Channel
- France 2
- Replaced presenter
- Léa Salamé
- Start date
- 24 August 2026
- Duration
- Unspecified
- Upcoming event
- New York Marathon, 1 November 2026