It’s been a year and two months since Émilien, the champion of 12 shots of noon on TF1, sets new records. To the point of getting tired? Producer Jean-Louis Blot talks to Tele-Leisure the duration of the Midday Masters in his game.
Rare are the subjects that provoke so many reactions from our readers. “It’s time for him to leave his place“, “It should be changed“… ce “il“, it’s Émilien, 21 years old, champion of 12 shots of noon since September 25, 2023. The record holder for victories in the history of televised games in France enriches his prize pool day after day, the total of which now exceeds 1.7 million euros. For many, this reign would have lasted too long and the student would have killed interest in the program. Despite the criticism, the “Emilian phenomenon” is attractive. On average, 2.95 million viewers tuned into the front page at lunchtime last September, or 205,000 additional fans compared to the same period in 2023. With a 44% audience share, the game has even set a historic record since its creation on the preferred target of women responsible for purchases under the age of 50.
The 12 strokes of noon : are there better audiences for Jean-Luc Reichmann’s play since the reign of Emilien?
In November, a peak of 5 million curious people was even recorded at the end of the show. “What is incredible about The 12 strokes of noonthese are these stories that Jean-Luc Reichmann tells us very very good. That’s it above all. He tells us the story of this champion day after day even though it’s always the same thing: at the start of the show, Émilien arrives and at the end of the show, Émilien stays. Jean-Luc manages to tell this to 4.5 million viewers at the end of the show, it’s crazy“, says producer Jean-Louis Blot, interviewed by Tele-Leisure. Is having a champion in your game a guaranteed jackpot? “There is no advantage or disadvantage. He’s the one who fights every day to stay, I have no control over that. He’s calling the shots. It’s the meaning of this story that’s incredible, someone staying that long. He’s incredible and he works, he doesn’t want to give up. He put everything on hold to remain Master of Midday.”answers Jean-Louis Blot.
Players from 12 shots of noon say “discouraged” facing Emilien
For fans, the filming sessions are an opportunity to see this big name of general culture with their own eyes. “We have always had a lot of registrations to attend this show, but a lot of people call us before to find out if it is still there“, tells us an employee of the company which manages the public. The players are torn between the satisfaction of playing against the champion and the disappointment of seeing their chances of becoming Master of Midday diminish.. Cem, 33, faced Émilien on October 9. “It discouraged me a little to see him but there is always a little hope. You never know if he’s having a bad day or if he’s tired because he shoots five issues a day…“, smiles the candidate. It is clear that the anonymous candidates must not despair: even if Emilian’s reign is historic, it will not be eternal.
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