Émilien does not seem ready to leave the TF1 game. Present in The 12 strokes of noon for a year and a half, the young man continues to string together victories and break all records. He became the candidate with the greatest longevity as well as the largest prize pool on the set of Jean-Luc Reichmann but also in the history of game shows.
Émilien, aged 22, student of history, studies which he has since put on hold, knows everything. He also enjoys great notoriety by being in the viewers’ lounge every midday. A notoriety which also generates numerous criticisms. For several months, Internet users have accused the production of favoritism. Émilien would have easier questions than the other candidates in certain rounds.
Jean-Luc Reichmann: “there is jealousy everywhere”
Guest of the show Culture Media this Wednesday, December 18 on Europe 1, Jean-Luc Reichmann did not hesitate to respond to the attacks. At Thomas Isle’s microphone, the host declares: “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.’ 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“
Before continuing: “So obviously, there is jealousy everywhere, but I don’t hesitate to say, if you are jealous, come and try to dethrone him.” and launched Jean-Luc Reichmann. “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. But come, sign up for ’12 coups de midi’, and come and dethrone him.” he declared once again.
“We will keep a link”
In an interview with Télé 2weeks last week, Jean-Luc Reichmann said he was ready for Émilien to leave. A moment that will inevitably arrive at one point or another.
“The show lives like that, with personalities who leave and come back. I like to let myself be surprised by life, so Émilien’s departure is not a question. I know life will go on. In any case, with Émilien, we will keep a link.” he declared.
For now, Émilien seems determined to end the year 2024 by still being Maître de midi on TF1.
