Émilien Bids Farewell to 'Les 12 Coups de midi' After Extraordinary Winning Streak

Émilien leaves 'Les 12 Coups de midi' after winning over €2.5 million, with a special appearance upcoming.

Key Points

  • • Émilien eliminated after over 640 episodes on 'Les 12 Coups de midi'.
  • • Total winnings: €2,566,931, including €809,881 in gifts.
  • • Notable prizes: 23 cars, 35 kg of candies, and more.
  • • Émilien will return for a special episode on July 12.

On July 6, **Émilien**, a standout contestant on the beloved French game show **'Les 12 Coups de midi'**, was eliminated after an extraordinary run of over 640 episodes. His impressive tenure has culminated in a staggering total of **€2,566,931** in both winnings and gifts throughout his time on the show.

In a remarkable display of luck and skill, Émilien amassed **€809,881** in gifts, which included an astonishing array of prizes: **23 cars**, **11 scooters**, and a wide variety of electronic devices such as **kitchen robots**, **washing machines**, and **gaming consoles**. His winnings were not only practical but also uniquely whimsical; he took home **35 kg of candies**, a **chimney**, and even a **drum set**.

In an interview with **Konbini**, Émilien elaborated on the nature of his winnings, stating that the substantial remaining amount of **€1,757,050** would be received monthly, correlating with the show's airing schedule. After Émilien's exit, a contestant named **Romain**, an engineer from **Île-de-France**, briefly stepped in but his stay was short-lived as he was eliminated after just two episodes.

Fans of Émilien won’t have to wait long to see him again; he is set to appear in a special prime-time episode of 'Les 12 Coups de midi' on **July 12**, providing an opportunity for his followers to reconnect and celebrate his remarkable journey on the show.