“It’s a machine“, is still surprised by one of the candidates of “12 coups de midi” this Wednesday, December 18 on TF1. “But where does all this come from?” another is surprised. “You know everything“, says Jean-Luc Reichmann. “Non“, replies Émilien categorically. In place since September 25, 2022, the greatest Master of Midday has a string of victories and records, arriving at his 448th participation, with a prize pool of more than 1.8 million euros in winnings and of gifts. A sparkling journey which sometimes attracts the wrath of certain viewers.
“It is totally justified by 95% of the population who watch TV”
Because if its impressive career arouses the enthusiasm of many fans of the show, some believe that the game is losing interest and are calling for an adjustment of the rules, in particular a limited number of participations. Production defends the current system, emphasizing to “Télé 2 Weeks” “not having control” on Emilien’s successes. The champion, for his part, remains focused on his pleasure of playing, without letting himself be affected by outside opinions. All this, while still others accuse him of benefiting from favoritism, or even fixing of production.
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Rumors swept aside by Jean-Luc Reichmann, guest of “Culture Médias” this Wednesday, December 18 on Europe 1.There are eyes everywhere. From the moment there is a dispute, obviously, there is someone who intervenes from Endemol production“, he assures. “People are watching, there are some who are jealous of this success, and who say, I’m staying, I’m watching, because the day it falls, I want to be there.”underlines the host of the TF1 game. “And then there are the people who adore them, these Midday Masters, or these champions as you call them, and who want them to go as far as possible“. Puremédias invites you to watch the sequence above.
The iconic presenter didn’t hesitate to challenge wary viewers to confront the young history student. “So obviously, there is jealousy everywhere, but I don’t hesitate to say, if you are jealous, come and try to dethrone him.” he says. “He is unstoppable, he is unbeatable. We celebrated his second birthday at our house, anyway. He’s been here for a year and a half. He came at the age of 20, he is 22. He is unassailable, but he is totally justified by 95% of the population who watch TV. There are always 5% of slanderers“, he analyzes. “But come, sign up for ’12 coups de midi’, and come and dethrone him“, he insists.
