In the 19th season of L'Amour est dans le pré, broadcast on M6, viewers were particularly moved by the journey of Flavie, one of Valentin's suitors, a dairy cow breeder in search of his first great love story. But beyond the bucolic meetings and moments of complicity at the beginning, the young couple had to face an unexpected ordeal: the diagnosis of cancer for Flavie in the middle of filming. Flavie, a versatile supermarket employee, knew how to stand out during speed dating. The young 21-year-old Breton quickly won Valentin’s heart. She thus pushed aside her rival Ilona at the end of a stay on the farm. Yet the joy of a new relationship has was abruptly interrupted. A week after their decision to continue the adventure together, Flavie learned that she had cutaneous Ewing's sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer.
Love is in the meadow: Valentin, unfailing support for Flavie in the face of illness
“I was far from imagining all this because I found happiness a week before and I was told that”she confided to Karine Le Marchand during of a particularly moving episode. Despite the seriousness of the situation, Flavie chose to continue to be filmed. Indeed, the young woman explained that this experience gave her “a goal” and allowed her to keep her spirits up. Faced with this announcement, Valentin, although reserved and unaccustomed to big declarations, demonstrated incredibly mature and supportive.
“I told him that I had been diagnosed with cancer and that I would understand if he was afraid of the situation”said Flavie in an interview. But the 27-year-old breeder did not hesitate for a second: “I won't let you down, I'm not like that. ». A nice moment that amazed viewers.
“The 9 chemos are over”: Flavie gives encouraging news
During the show's review, Karine Le Marchand paid tribute to his generosity and courage: “There aren't many boys who, at 27, accompany a girl they barely know to her first chemo. Thank you for your generosity. ». The couple thus faced Flavie's 9 chemotherapy sessions together. A difficult moment also for Valentin since the situation made bring back painful memories linked to the loss of his father. However, he remained a solid shoulder for his partner. Moreover, the couple decided to reveal the young woman's shaved head together.
Today, Flavie wants to be optimistic about her state of health. In a video published on YouTube on November 17 and relayed on Instagram, she gave reassuring news to her many supporters. “I did my treatments, the 9 chemos are over »she announced with a smile. Although she is not not completely out of the woods, his doctors don't seem worried.
A lymph node discovered: Valentin's darling remains full of hope
“There is a small lymph node in the lung, but It’s not a worrying mass”, she explained. However, she remains under surveillance and could consider reoperation related to her scar. In the meantime, Flavie has returned to her job as a saleswoman and is more determined than ever to turn the page and return to a more normal daily life. The story of Flavie and Valentin clearly bears no resemblance to an ordinary start to a relationship. But, paradoxically, this ordeal strengthened their relationship.
As the 19th season draws to a close, fans impatiently waiting to find out if Flavie and Valentin will continue their story after the cameras. For now, their sincerity and chemistry leave hope for good news. Whatever happens, Flavie remains full of hope, and Valentin, more than ever, is ready to face life's challenges alongside her. “This is not a common start to a relationship”he confided, with tears in his eyes. No doubt, these two are meant to be together.
