# TF1 game show Les 12 coups de midi transitions

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> Updated: 2026-09-12T15:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 4.

The TF1 game show ‘Les 12 coups de midi’ has undergone a period of transition following the departure of long-standing contestant Émilien. After participating in more than 200 episodes and winning nearly one million euros, Émilien’s exit prompted a production hiatus to prepare a special broadcast and potentially refresh the program’s format.

Following this period, the show has seen a rise in viewership, reaching 2.45 million viewers with a 35.3% market share for the 4+ age demographic. The program introduced a new ‘back-to-school’ set design to replace summer decor.

Sébastien, a 44-year-old from the Vosges region, has emerged as the new champion. A former garbage collector, primary school teacher, and crocodile park guide currently training to be a teacher-librarian, Sébastien has also shared that he lives with hyperacusis, a hearing disorder characterized by extreme sensitivity to noise. 

His winning streak has progressed significantly. After initially accumulating approximately 55,542 euros over 12 participations—which included winning a ‘mysterious star’ valued at 31,142 euros—he has since reached 24 participations. His total winnings have now climbed to 102,192 euros. During his run, he faced a moment of tension when he incorrectly identified the department number for Mayotte as ‘975’ instead of ‘101’, which rendered him ineligible for a ‘Étoile mystérieuse’ prize valued at 48,398 euros.

Sébastien has since increased his total winnings to 105,193 euros. During a recent broadcast, his partner, daughter, and 8-month-old son, Novak, appeared in the audience. As the competition continues, 29 tiles remain to reveal the ‘Étoile mystérieuse’, with clues such as Montmartre, a lion, and a camel leading to speculation that the mystery celebrity is actor Jean Reno.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Sébastien reaches 105,000 euros in winnings on Les 12 coups de midi

Contestant Sébastien has reached over 105,000 euros in winnings on TF1’s ‘Les 12 coups de midi’ as speculation grows that Jean Reno is the identity behind the ‘Étoile mystérieuse’.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sbastien-reaches-105000-euros-in-winnings-on-les-12-coups-de-midi

### 2026-09-10: Sébastien reaches 102,192 euros in TF1 game show winnings

Sébastien, the champion of TF1’s ‘Les 12 coups de midi’, has reached 24 participations with total winnings of 102,192 euros following a recent episode hosted by Jean-Luc Reichmann.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sbastien-reaches-102192-euros-in-tf1-game-show-winnings

### 2026-08-29: TF1 game show Les 12 coups de midi sees rising audiences and new champion

The TF1 game show ‘Les 12 coups de midi’ reports rising audiences and a new set design, while contestant Sébastien continues his winning streak with a jackpot exceeding 55,000 euros.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tf1-game-show-les-12-coups-de-midi-sees-rising-audiences-and-new-champion

### 2026-08-09: Émilien to depart TF1's 'Les 12 coups de midi' game show

Long-time TF1 game show contestant Émilien is set to leave 'Les 12 coups de midi' after winning nearly one million euros across more than 200 episodes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milien-to-depart-tf1s-les-12-coups-de-midi-game-show

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