Credits: DALL-E montage based on a photo by Gérald Garitan / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0.
What is happening between Jimmy Mohamed and his wife? Since December 2025, Souailla Mohamed has publicly accused the TV star doctor of psychological abuse, then physical abuse. He firmly denies it. No complaint is known to date, but the case has already had very concrete consequences: France Télévisions has temporarily taken its flagship host off the air.
Here is the full timeline, the responses from both sides, and the legal framework, along with useful resources for victims. At this stage, these are disputed allegations: the presumption of innocence fully applies.
[Updated July 10, 2026] — On June 28, Souailla Mohamed posted photos of her arms covered in bruises. Those images reportedly date from December 11, 2025. She now refers to physical abuse and an ongoing divorce proceeding. On July 3, France Télévisions temporarily pulled Jimmy Mohamed off the air, according to information revealed by Télérama. The doctor responded the same day on Instagram: “I have never committed violence of any kind against the mother of my children.”
What Happened Between Jimmy Mohamed and His Wife?
The case unfolds in three stages. In December 2025, Souailla Mohamed posted and then deleted Instagram stories accusing her husband of “psychological abuse.” In February 2026, she left Paris with their three sons and filed for divorce. At the end of June 2026, she shared photos of bruises: the allegation expanded to physical abuse.
For his part, Jimmy Mohamed initially stayed silent. He eventually responded on July 3, 2026, denying all of the accusations. In the meantime, the controversy moved off social media and into his television career.
December 2025: The First Psychological Abuse Allegations
It all begins on December 8, 2025, under a clip of the doctor’s segment aired on RTL. In a comment and then in stories, Souailla Mohamed says she is experiencing “psychological abuse” from her husband. She describes attempts to make her believe she “has hallucinations,” a mechanism commonly called gaslighting in marriage.
She also contrasts the doctor’s public image with his alleged everyday life. As evidence, she posts photos of a car filled with soda, chips, and frozen pizzas, at odds with the nutrition advice he gives on air. The stories are deleted that same day, but celebrity gossip accounts save them and spread them widely.
The next evening, she posts a second message. In it, she describes a moment of impulsiveness: “after 15 years of marriage and 3 children, if I’ve gotten to this point, it’s because I was at the end of my rope.” She adds that her husband’s health advice “is no less valid” for the public.
Presumption of innocence: these elements come exclusively from statements attributed to Souailla Mohamed and their repetition in the press. They are reported conditionally, and no legal proceedings were mentioned at the time.
June 2026: Bruise Photos and the Physical Abuse Allegation
On the evening of June 28, 2026, Souailla Mohamed breaks her silence again. In an Instagram story, the midwife shares photos of her arms marked with bruises, which reportedly were taken on December 11, 2025, according to La Provence. Without naming him, she points to her husband, from whom she is now separated and in the process of divorcing. The accusation no longer concerns only psychological abuse, but also physical abuse.
She also describes the climate that allegedly followed her divorce filing: “I’m dealing with insults, threats, messages from women, phone calls, people reaching out to my friends too.” She also claims her husband was unfaithful to her on several occasions. Her December statement was “not premeditated,” she insists: “you don’t just snap like that over sneakers.”
As of that date, no complaint appears to have been filed, Le Parisien reports. This point is central: it affects both the legal handling of the case and the broadcasters’ position.
July 3, 2026: France Télévisions Removes The Doctor, Who Denies It
On Friday, July 3, 2026, Télérama reveals that France Télévisions is temporarily taking Jimmy Mohamed off its airwaves, invoking the “precautionary principle.” The decision is unusual: until now, the group had only suspended people in cases involving a judicial investigation. His segment scheduled that evening on France 2 is pulled. The decision follows discussions between the doctor, the public broadcaster, and production company 17 Juin.
That same day, Jimmy Mohamed responds for the first time, on Instagram. He explains that he chose silence to protect his children and get through this separation “in private.” He says he is speaking out because his “silence may raise questions,” says he “deeply regrets not being able to protect [his] family,” and formally denies the allegations: “I have never committed violence of any kind against the mother of my children.” He refuses to turn it into “a public debate.”
The stakes for the fall season are real. The doctor was set to take the helm of the new version of The Health Magazine, now on France 2. He was due to host it alongside Flavie Flament. His return to air will depend on the situation becoming clearer.
Who Is Jimmy Mohamed?
Jimmy Mohamed — that really is his name — was born on July 23, 1987, in Courbevoie. He grew up in Paris’s 20th arrondissement. A graduate of Paris Diderot University and a doctor of medicine since 2013, he worked as a general practitioner and worked in Paris’s public hospital system (AP-HP). The general public discovered him as a commentator, from RMC to C8, before France 5.
Since 2023, he has hosted The Health Magazine on France 5 and has a daily segment on RTL. Author of bestsellers such as Zéro contrainte pour maigrir (no-diet weight loss), often described as Michel Cymes’s successor, he has established himself as France’s favorite doctor. His media career has not been smooth sailing. In October 2023, he stepped away from social media after death threats targeting his family. In 2025, a serious injury during a Fort Boyard shoot had already made headlines.
Who Is Souailla, Jimmy Mohamed’s Wife?
Souailla Mohamed has been a midwife since 2012 and is also an entrepreneur: she founded Louvz Maternité, a brand dedicated to young mothers. Married to Jimmy Mohamed since the early 2010s, she is the mother of their three boys, aged 5 to 11. Long private, she had sometimes appeared alongside her husband, notably on Cyril Lignac’s Tous en Cuisine in 2023.
Followed by a community of around 54,000 Instagram followers, she spent the 2025 year-end holidays away from Paris with her children. Since February 2026, the couple’s separation has been public and the divorce process has been underway.
Psychological Abuse Within A Couple: What Does It Mean?
Psychological abuse refers to repeated behavior aimed at humiliating, isolating, undermining, or controlling the other person: degrading remarks, emotional blackmail, threats, surveillance, manipulation. Gaslighting in marriage is a structured form of this: making the victim doubt their own perception (“you dreamed it,” “you’re making it up”).
This abuse is often invisible and hard to prove. Specialists recommend documenting the alleged facts: messages, statements, medical certificates. It often comes before or alongside other forms of domestic abuse, physical, sexual, or financial. Media coverage of cases involving public figures repeatedly reignites the debate over exposing private life. It also reminds us of how quickly social media manufactures opinion.
What Does The Law Say About Psychological Abuse?
French criminal law punishes moral harassment within a couple (Article 222-33-2-1 of the Penal Code). It targets repeated words or behavior that worsen living conditions and harm physical or mental health. Penalties can reach 5 years in prison, and 10 years if the harassment leads to an attempted suicide or suicide.
In civil court, the family court judge may issue a protection order (Articles 515-9 and following of the Civil Code). It may include a no-contact order or removal from the home. For high-risk situations, public response also involves the emergency danger phone and anti-stalking ankle bracelet.
Practical Resources And Helpline Numbers
- 3919 — Violence Against Women Info: free, anonymous, 24/7, to listen, inform, and direct all victims.
- 17 (police/gendarmerie) or 114 (text and video for deaf and hard-of-hearing people) in case of immediate danger.
- Local associations and CIDFF: legal, medical, and social support.
These contact details are provided for general public interest. They in no way prejudge the truthfulness of the allegations mentioned in this case.
Key Figures On Domestic Violence In France
271,000 victims of violence by a partner or ex-partner recorded by police and gendarmerie in 2023 (+10% in one year). 31% of incidents are verbal or psychological violence. Only 14% of victims report this violence: Ministry of the Interior — Interstats.
138 deaths within couples in 2024, compared with 119 in 2023; 107 victims were women: National Study — Victim Support Unit.
At the European level, the FRA agency confirms a high prevalence of physical, sexual, and psychological violence: FRA — EU gender-based violence survey.
What We Still Don’t Know
Three unknowns remain as of July 10, 2026. No complaint has been confirmed by the media following the case, which limits any legal characterization of the facts. The timeline and terms of the divorce proceedings remain private. Finally, the length of Jimmy Mohamed’s suspension is not set. His presence on France 2 this fall is neither confirmed nor ruled out.
These uncertainties call for caution. The accusations are public, disputed, and only the courts could ever settle them.
Jimmy Mohamed Case FAQ
What Happened Between Jimmy Mohamed and His Wife?
Since December 2025, Souailla Mohamed has accused her husband of psychological abuse, and since June 2026 of physical abuse, backed by photos of bruises. The couple is in the process of divorcing, and the doctor contests all of the allegations.
Who Is Jimmy Mohamed’s Wife?
Souailla Mohamed, a midwife since 2012 and founder of the Louvz Maternité brand. Married to the doctor since the early 2010s, she is the mother of their three boys.
Has Jimmy Mohamed Responded To The Accusations?
Yes, on July 3, 2026, on Instagram: “I have never committed violence of any kind against the mother of my children.” He says he wants to protect his children and refuses to turn it into a public debate.
Has A Complaint Been Filed?
No, no complaint is known as of July 10, 2026, according to Le Parisien. That is what made France Télévisions’ decision delicate, since it is used to removing hosts only when there is a judicial investigation.
Is Jimmy Mohamed Still On Television?
Temporarily, no. France Télévisions took him off the air on July 3, 2026, as a precaution. He had been due to host the new version of The Health Magazine on France 2 in the fall, with Flavie Flament.