For more than a year, Emilien, 21, has reigned supreme on the plateau of 12 Midday shotsembodying the meteoric rise of best midday master that France has known. This Monday, November 11, 2024 marks his 411th consecutive victory, a performance which further consolidates his legendary status within the TF1 flagship program. A student of history, Emilien displays an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a dazzling general knowledge that leaves the public admiring and his competitors intimidated.
But behind this sparkling career lies a permanent challenge: every day, new contenders present themselves with the firm intention of dethrone the champion. However, overthrowing Emilien is no easy task: his erudition and his ability to respond with precision are formidable. Its prize pool, which peaks at 1,669,551 euros in winnings and gifts, only amplifies the stakes. If some see him as a model, others see him as a opponent to defeat.
A tense duel to destabilize Emilien in Les 12 coups de midi
Under the complicit and admiring gaze of Jean-Luc Reichmann, Emilien continues to make his mark on the history of televised games. This Monday, November 11, Enzo, a new challenger, showed courage by choosing toface the young candidate in a duel. This unexpected choice did not fail to surprise the star host of the program, who reacted with his usual humor: “If you lose today, you will pleasure to a viewerperhaps even to many, who would like to see something else!”
The remark notably underlined the major issue of the moment: the shared jackpot, a colossal sum which could be
attributed to a spectator in the event of defeat of the champion. Enzo, determined to make an impression, did not hesitate to launch a dig at Emilien: “It's my chance to be here today, if I can leave my mark on the show. If I can rid the viewers from him, I think I will be of service to a lot of people! […] They made me understand that he was bothering“he proclaimed, while the audience reacted strongly.
Opinions are divided on Emilien's consecutive victories in Les 12 coups de midi
This attempt at destabilization, however, did not not shaken Emilien. Without allowing himself to be distracted, he kept his calm, set his pace and, in a relentless duel, eliminated Enzo, once again confirming his status as undisputed master. Note that while many admire his rise, others, like the former master of noon Paul El Kharratremain more reserved.
During a Q&A session on Instagram on October 27,
Paul El Kharrat, today columnist to Big Heads from RTL, shared his opinion on Emilien. He admitted to occasionally following the new issues of the show, but his successor does not doesn't seem to convince him.
“Saying louder serves as a comparison, and the latter, between human beings, is unhealthy. So, I answer you, no,
he is not stronger.”he said. This declaration did not leave the young champion indifferent.
photo credit: TF1 Emilien, champion of the 12 coups de midi
A rivalry between the masters of midday Emilien and Paul El Kharrat?
During an interview with Tele-LeisureEmilien responded calmly and wisely: “There is no no ranking. Everyone follows their adventure as it arrives. It's a adventure that is personal.”, he assured, refusing to engage in the slightest rivalry. And to add: “There is no need to put anyone in opposition or comparison.”
Despite these exchanges, the two candidates sometimes share moments of conviviality, confronting each other amicably over
general knowledge quiz online, as revealed by Paul El Kharrat during an interview with Jordan De Luxe.
