On French radio, on France Inter, the humor segment by Marie Benoliel, known as "Marie s’infiltre", is ending: announcement confirmed on October 28, 2025 in the evening and reiterated on October 29. The reason given by the station: to fully dedicate herself to her ‘Culot’ 2025 tour. On stage, the artist continues Culot with a major date at the Accor Arena on December 20, 2025. In the morning show, the 8:55 a.m. slot is taken over by "Merci Véro" (Thomas Poitevin). Here are the established facts, followed by analysis and context.
What we know precisely
Announcement. On the evening of October 28, 2025, France Inter confirmed the end of Marie Benoliel‘s segment in the 8:55 a.m. humor slot of the France Inter morning show. The statement released to the press highlights that she "will fully dedicate herself to her ‘Culot’ 2025 tour". The information is reiterated on the morning of October 29 by several media outlets.
Broadcast chronology. According to the public history of episodes, the last segment was on Monday, October 6, 2025. On Monday, October 13, the morning show focused on a political debate. From Monday, October 20, replaced at 8:55 a.m. by ‘Merci Véro’, a weekly segment that humorously addresses listener issues.
Words from the person concerned. At the end of September, on C à vous (France 5), Marie Benoliel stated: "I am not a comedian… My goal is not to make people laugh." This phrase, widely shared, sheds light on her artistic positioning. It does not prevent varied reception among different audiences.
Tour and key date. The artist continues Culot and announces a Parisian date at the Accor Arena (Paris 12th) on 12/20/2025.
The stage and the studio: portrait of an 8:55 a.m. exit
8:55 a.m., at the Maison ronde, is a highly exposed slot: short, identifiable, anticipated. At the start of the season, Marie s’infiltre arrived with a series titled "Masterclass culot": written texts, sometimes sung, inspired by a coaching grammar (forgiving, freeing oneself from others’ opinions, turning "seum" into "big love").
Culot is part of her stage DNA: happenings, intrusions (even on the César stage), playing with codes. On the radio, this grammar meets the constraints of live broadcasting: one must be quick, remain clear, and address a broad audience. However, she has reminded us: she does not primarily aim for laughter, but for a shift, a lateral address. At 8:55 a.m., when the listener is putting on their shoes, this approach convinces some and disconcerts others.
The reception was mixed: enthusiastic comments and criticisms crossed paths online and on air. This is not unusual for a segment. The management communicated modestly, highlighting the ‘Culot’ 2025 tour; the continuity of the broadcast is ensured with "Merci Véro".
Because France Inter does not operate outside the political time. On October 13, the morning show focused on the day’s news. On October 20, Thomas Poitevin introduced "Véro": listener confidences, situational humor, a bittersweet tone. The slot does not disappear, it changes register.
We leave her with the studio closed, headphones hung up, a list of action verbs in her pocket: dare, displease, transgress. The stage takes precedence, the audience will judge in the theater. On December 20, the Accor Arena will be a test: Culot in large format, promising a different energy from the radio.
Context: the humor slot, a contact sport
The 8:55 a.m. slot on France Inter is a marker of the morning show: it mixes satire, opinion pieces, parodies, and characters. The public broadcaster claims a balance between pluralism and clarity. Any innovation is scrutinized. In a highly commented satirical space, the slightest dissonance sparks debate. From the start, the arrival of a divisive figure posed a tightrope walk. Indeed, it was a marker of the morning show’s lineup.
A farewell at 8:55 a.m., a greeting at Bercy
Fact. The segment ends, the tour continues. Reading. France Inter reorganizes a slot where humor and shift do not always reach consensus. Consequence. "Véro" takes over, the broadcast breathes differently, the news regains its rights. Next appointment. December 20, 2025, Accor Arena.