“Samuel Étienne came to see us!”: the success of the clubs Questions for a champion in Île-de-France

Eighteen clubs regularly organize training sessions and tournaments in the Île-de-France region under the conditions of the France 3 show. Many candidates try it out before trying their luck on the set. Report with the association Questions pour un champion Val-d'Europe, in Seine-et-Marne.
By Marie Briand-Locu"What is the first name of the father of the Lion King ?" asks Daniel Ramand. "Mustapha," exclaims a member a little too quickly, when her neighbor corrects: "No, it's Mufasa!" And Daniel bursts out laughing behind his colorful cards: "They are merciless among themselves." You just have to listen to the little music after each answer to recognize the game " Questions pour un champion ", broadcast on France 3.
Several times a week, around twenty fans of the program presented by Samuel Étienne train at the Questions pour un champion Val-d'Europe club in Villeneuve-le-Comte (Seine-et-Marne), one of eighteen in the Île-de-France region. Tournaments based on the game's principle will even be organized on March 9 in Villeneuve-le-Comte and on March 16 in Paris with the candidate Émilien, known for being the current champion of "12 coups de midi" . According to the game's production company, Fremantle, the existence of these regular meetings contributes "to the show's success".
Le Parisien