After Cauet, a new NRJ host in turmoil. Four former colleagues of Manu Levy, star host of music radio, have assigned him to the industrial tribunal for “moral harassment”, which he disputes, we learned on Tuesday from the different parties, confirming information from Release.
In addition, Valentin Chevalier and Isabelle Giami are asking NRJ “to reclassify (their contract) as a permanent contract, and Aude Fraineau is asking for reminders of overtime,” said their lawyer Pierre Vignal. A hearing has been set for September 16, said the lawyer, who also represents Pauline Bordja.
Everyone criticizes Manu Levy, at the helm of the radio morning show since 2011, for “extreme control” and “an immense workload”, according to Me Vignal. “All of them saw their health damaged, they were arrested, and all suffered career damage,” he told AFP, affirming that the harassment was “the determining factor” in their departure from the radio station.
“In 13 seasons on NRJ, I have not been aware of any complaint concerning me”
The host of “Manu dans le 6-10”, for his part, “categorically refutes all the facts with which (he is) overwhelmed”. “In 13 seasons on NRJ, I have not been aware of any complaint concerning me. Over the last 10 years, Valentin Chevalier has stayed 8 years, Isabelle Giami 5 years,” he underlined in a statement sent to AFP. Gaël Sanquer, deputy director of musical media for the NRJ group, criticized the “black, caricatured and misleading picture” drawn up.
Another star host, Sébastien Cauet, has been removed from the NRJ station since November, after the opening of an investigation for “rape of a minor over 15 years old and rape”. He took the radio station to court to seek compensation and the decision is expected on May 7.