Genius 216 - Last One

[JJ109]

8a Succeeded to stop France and others being joyous (6) _ E _ T _ L

Although this is a crossword where some answers need manipulating, this one is a straight cryptic clue. I have an answer for it, but cannot totally parse it.

Many thanks

[emmie]

festal, ??

[dannyk13]

Festal -F(France) + s(succeeded) inside et al(others)

[JJ109]

Thanks both, but especially Danny. I had festal - but couldn't see the "et al"