Unclear prospects for Geneviève Pettersen and Elizabeth Crête on radio station 98.5 FM
98.5 FM Announces Fall Programming Changes
After a successful summer season, 98.5 FM, a station under Cogeco Media, has announced changes to its fall programming. Here's a roundup of the key updates:
- Dave Morissette, who co-hosted Élisabeth Créte's Même le weekend show, will be leaving the station as his contract has expired.
- In a surprising turn of events, Patrick Lagacé will return to host the morning show on 98.5 FM starting next Monday. Marie-Ève Tremblay, Luc Ferrandeau, and Nathalie Normandeau will return to their respective shows on the station, while Philippe Cantin will return in the afternoon.
- The evening show hosted by Élisabeth Créte, Même le weekend, will not be returning in the fall. Instead, Mario Langlois will occupy the time slot previously held by Même le weekend with Les amateurs de sports.
- Geneviève Pettersen, who contributed to La Commission on 98.5 FM last season and was heard this summer on Denis Lévesque's show, may remain with the Cogeco Media family. Despite the non-renewal of her radio show for the fall, Geneviève Pettersen is still listed as an active host on 98.5 FM, and her future with the company is uncertain. Cogeco Media is in discussions with Geneviève Pettersen about her potential future with the company.
- The team at 98.5 FM is working to finalize the details of the weekend morning show, which will begin on August 30. However, no specific information was provided about the format, collaborations, or animation for the show.
- The fall programming for 98.5 FM was revealed in a press release on Thursday. The station was surpassed by ICI Première in ratings last spring, and it remains to be seen how these changes will impact its ratings moving forward.
- It's worth noting that Geneviève Pettersen also had a column in Les filles du lunch on Rythme. The director of programs at 98.5 FM, Julie-Christine Gagnon, avoided commenting on Élisabeth Créte's situation.
- Élisabeth Créte learned on Thursday morning that her place in the fall schedule was in jeopardy. The future of Geneviève Pettersen at Cogeco Media is uncertain, and fans of both hosts will be eagerly awaiting updates on their future roles at the station.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to follow the developments at 98.5 FM.
- In the fall, viewers might find Patrick Lagacé's entertainment and discussions on social media platforms, as he will host the morning show on 98.5 FM.
- Geneviève Pettersen's arts-centered insights could continue to engage audiences, as her future with Cogeco Media is still uncertain despite the non-renewal of her radio show.
