Everyone wants to take their place. On TF1, Émilien never stops winning on the “12 Coups de midi” set. This Thursday, the young man recorded his 428th participation in the show hosted by Jean-Luc Reichmann. His prize pool amounts to €1,743,329 (not counting countless gifts). But Emilien's series of victories, which has something to impress, is starting to offend more than one behind the scenes, but also in front of the television.
“It demotivated me a little”
From his first participation, on September 25, 2023, Émilien surprised by answering, without trembling, the most difficult questions. Gaining confidence over the broadcasts, the history student has a string of victories. Enough to dismay his adversaries, more than a year later. “It demotivated me a little [de devoir l’affronter]recognized a former participant to our colleagues from TV 2 weeks. But we always have a little hope. » Another goes further: “Production is playing a bit of a stupid game by allowing the bar to be set so high […]. The hunt for records is over. »
“I continue to look for Jean-Luc”
On the public side, many welcome Emilien's career. Others, however, grow weary and raise eyebrows at the prowess of this unbeatable candidate. “It’s very strange,” says Marie-Claire, a young retiree from Icaunais. He already has around fifteen cars and is heading towards two million. It was difficult to identify with him, what's more, he is reserved, probably shy. I continue to watch for the dynamics of the game and for Jean-Luc [Reichmann]always so funny and pleasant. » However, the production is not particularly worried about any weariness of those faithful to the flagship TF1 program.
“I don’t look at media interest”
Audience-wise, Emilien's supremacy does not seem to have a negative impact. On the contrary, “Les 12 Coups de midi” is doing well, securing its first place on the front page of the national channel. As proof, on Tuesday, Jean-Luc Reichmann's game brought together, on average, 2.77 million followers, or 35.7% of the public. A peak of 4 million was even noted during the game. Perhaps just to see if Émilien falls or not.
Faced with such figures, both the production and the program host remain calm. No question of changing anything. “I don’t look at media interest and profitability,” Jean-Luc Reichmann recently assured. I really look at the pleasure I have in supporting someone as best as possible. » No doubt the first channel is counting on the curiosity of the public, eager to know who will bring down one of the greatest champions in the history of televised games.
