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Twitch Stars’ Montpellier‑to‑Paris Walk Turns Into a Managed Security Effort After Lyon Crowds

Private security now shields the trek following police interventions at crowd flashpoints.

Overview

  • Byilhan (Ilhan Coskun) and Nico have been walking to Paris since September 8 while livestreaming the journey on Twitch, covering about 40 kilometers per day.
  • On Thursday they crossed Lyon, drawing roughly 65,000 concurrent viewers as guards kept back pressing fans in the city center.
  • Police previously escorted the pair out of Pierrelatte as gatherings swelled, with reported incidents including thrown eggs and bottles and insistent behavior from some followers.
  • The streamers hired around ten bodyguards; Ilhan cited a €1,900 charge for two hours with 10 agents in Lyon, constraining how often they can use private protection.
  • The broadcast is monetized through paid subscriptions, sponsorship and ads, and the duo now anticipate a difficult arrival in Paris in about ten days.