The 26-year-old carpenter from Normandy was forced to leave the adventure due to a serious sprain in his right ankle. Despite his injury, he remained in the Philippines.
Eight candidates were still in competition on the 31st day of filming for “Koh-Lanta, the immunity hunters” made a year ago in the Philippines. Among them, Jeansa 26-year-old carpenter from Normandy, was the favorite after his three consecutive victories during the individual immunity tests (including one in pairs with Mégane).
But like all adventurers, Jean suffered hunger and fatigue. During an outing in the forest to try to find food, he seriously injured his right ankle and left hand. If the deep cut located at the end of a finger could be treated with two stitches and a solid bandage, on the other hand his sprain was fatal for the rest of his adventure.
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Jean in tears at the announcement of his medical abandonment
Before the immunity test, the “Koh-Lanta” doctor decided that Jean was no longer fit to participate in the rest of the game, the internal ligament of his ankle being affected. “It’s really difficult to give up so close to the goal with this kind of injury”reacted the Norman, in tears, consoled by his adventure partners and congratulated by Denis Brogniart for his journey.
“I lost a friend”David said. “Jean is a unique person who manages to keep calm. His wisdom taught me a lot about the camp, he tempered me”added Julie. “I can’t believe it, it seems unreal that it ended like this”Jean collapsed before being invited by the host of “Koh-Lanta” to join the final jury.
The vagaries of the final jury of “Koh-Lanta”
The presence in this jury of a candidate forced into medical abandonment is not systematic in “Koh-Lanta”. Christopher (22nd day of season 8), Valentin (24th day of season 10), Manuella (25th day of season 17) and Alexandra (31st day of “Island of Heroes” during orientation) had not could not hold their place because their state of health did not allow it or because their return to France had been rushed.
On the other hand, during season 4 in Panama in 2004, Odile suffered food poisoning on the 26th day and was able to remain on the final jury. Same thing for Virginie (33rd day of season 11) and Charles (37th day of season 12), stopped by the doctor due to their weakened state. Injured in one foot during season 14 after 21 days, Corinne also stayed. Finally Mélanie (36th day of season 18), victim of a breakdown, was able to take part in the final vote.
The history of the final jury of “Koh-Lanta” was also marked by abandonments off camera. After their torch was extinguished, Hakim (season 8), Yannick (season 16) and Charlotte (“Island of Heroes”) returned prematurely to France for personal reasons. Originality of season 9, Freddy Boucher attended the final jury meeting but was unable to vote to maintain an odd number of voters.
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