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23 February 2025

Champions Clash In Le Club Des Invincibles

The February 22 broadcast features top French game show stars versus celebrities for charity.

On the evening of February 22, 2025, France 2 aired another thrilling episode of Le Club des Invincibles, hosted by Nagui. Premiering at 21:10, this show features some of the finest champions of French television game shows competing against ten well-known personalities, all aimed at raising funds for charitable organizations.

This episode brought together the impressive lineup of champions: Bruno, who holds the record for 252 wins on Les 12 Coups de midi; Marie-Christine, with 213 victories on Tout le monde veut prendre sa place; Sandrine, another formidable contestant with 142 wins; and Romain, renowned for being one of the most challenging contestants of Les Maîtres de midi.

The ten celebrity challengers included former Miss France Valérie Bègue, presenters Sidonie Bonnec and Thomas Isle, chef Yves Camdeborde, and comedian Bruno Solo among others. Their objective was to showcase their knowledge and skills against the legendary Invincibles, all for the beneficial cause of the Restos du Coeur.

The format of the contest was both engaging and competitive. Initially, the ten personalities competed to filter the top four who would form the 'Club des Invités' for the final round. Competing across multiple rounds, each group of participants aimed to accumulate as much correct answers as possible to increase their associated prize fund—an impressive total of up to 60,000 euros.

With tensions high as questions rolled out, the distinct atmosphere blended intense competition with comedy, embodying the spirit of game shows. One contestant described the stakes succinctly: "Un seul objectif : donner plus de bonnes réponses que les Invincibles pour faire grimper la cagnotte pour son association," describing the aim to outsmart the champions.

After numerous rounds of trivia mastery, the Invincibles defended their title successfully. By the end of the night, they secured 52,200 euros for the Fondation des Femmes, showcasing not only their gaming prowess but also solidarity with significant causes. The celebrity participants raised 14,500 euros for Restos du Coeur, contributing purely through the joy of competition and shared knowledge.

Reflecting on the event, another participant noted, "C’est plus qu’un jeu, c’est une mission solidaire!" underscoring the philanthropic angle of the competition. This sentiment coupled with their impressive win reaffirmed the show's aim: engaging audiences through entertainment, intellect, and altruism.

For watchers tuning to France 2, the show battled to capture audience ratings, having seen varied success. The previous episode only managed to attract 1.74 million viewers. With hopes high for growth, Le Club des Invincibles not only entertains but also creates connections among fans, celebrities, and communities alike.

Viewers can relive the excitement if they missed the live show, as Le Club des Invincibles is available for streaming and replay on France.TV. Will the champions continue their reign, or will the fresh faces of future guests challenge their legacy? Tune in next time to find out!