Overview

• After 646 consecutive wins since September 2023, Émilien’s run ended on July 6 when he answered fewer questions than his opponent in the timed 'coup fatal' round.
• His total haul of €2.5 million includes about €1.7 million in cash and the remainder in prizes such as cars and trips.
• The 22-year-old from Vendée paused his history-geography studies at the University of Toulouse to compete daily on TF1’s flagship quiz show.
• Romain succeeded him as the new champion following the broadcast of Émilien’s final episode.
• Émilien intends to take time off to oversee his winnings and expects to return to his university studies in the coming year.