Paul El Kharrat reveals how he spent nearly €700,000 won on French TV
Seven years after winning €691,522 in cash and prizes on TF1’s “Les 12 Coups de midi,” Paul El Kharrat has revealed how he used his fortune. The 27-year-old, whose father is a former Moroccan track-and-field champion, has invested in property, among other things.
In 2019, Paul El Kharrat made his mark on the show hosted by Jean-Luc Reichmann, racking up 153 appearances. Thanks to his exceptional memory and general knowledge, he walked away with nearly €700,000 in winnings, including prizes. Now a writer and commentator on RTL, he has just revealed his main expenses.
A guest on Le Figaro’s Buzz TV on Thursday, November 12, the former champion said he had kept some of his money in a bank account. He does not know exactly how much of his winnings he has left.
His daily life is punctuated by numerous small purchases, particularly clothes and books. A keen reader, he admits to buying a lot of them, although his appearances on “Les Grosses Têtes” now mean he regularly receives books.
An apartment and an electric scooter
Asked about his most extravagant purchase, Paul El Kharrat surprised by naming an electric scooter, bought for his daily commute. He then mentioned a much more substantial investment: an apartment, which he considers his most significant purchase.
The young man is the son of Ali El Kharrat, a former athlete from Morocco who was crowned national 3,000-meter steeplechase champion in 1989. His father also won two French veterans’ cross-country titles, in 2006 and 2007.
Since appearing on TF1, Paul El Kharrat has pursued a range of activities. A regular panelist on Laurent Ruquier’s “Les Grosses Têtes” since 2020, he also publishes books about his passions. His new book, “Histoires insolites,” brings together 200 general-knowledge anecdotes. He continues to appear on television shows, seven years after his first wins.
