Sad news for fans of Love is in the meadow. Jean-Claude Joly, discovered in season 6 of the show presented by Karine Le Marchand, died on the night of Friday June 24 to Saturday June 25.
What a tragedy. Jean-Claude Joly, emblematic candidate of Love is in the meadow discovered in season 6 of the M6 program, was found dead on his farm located in the village of La Frenaye, near Lillebonne, in Normandy. According to information from Courier Cauchois, the farmer would have hanged himself in the barn of his farm on the night of Friday 24 to Saturday 25 June. He leaves behind his wife Maudmet through the speed-dating show, as well as their daughter Charlotte, now almost eight years old.
Jean-Claude Joly lived a beautiful love story with Maud
Through his participation in Love is in the meadow in 2011, Jean-Claude Joly crossed paths with Maud, already a mother of three children. As soon as he arrived on the show, he seduced viewers for his humor and outspokenness. Three years following their love at first sight, the lovers welcomed their first child togethera little girl named Charlotte: “I am a joyful, happy dad. I have rejuvenated twenty years, I who have 47!“, rejoiced the dairy farmer at the time. A few months following his birth in September 2014, the couple thought regarding the future and thought regarding getting married. “All you have to do is set a date“, his companion was impatient. However, a dark story came to disturb their idyll. Indeed, Jean-Claude was sentenced in 2017 to sixty day-fines of 5 euros for violence towards his companion. Despite that, they had decided to stay together.
Karine Le Marchand pays tribute to Jean-Claude Joly
On Instagram this Sunday, June 26, Karine Le Marchand wanted to pay tribute to the deceased farmer. Under a photo of Jean-Claude Joly, the presenter very affected by his disappearance sends him a few words. “My Jean-Claude, words fail me, but not my tears“, she wrote to begin her message. She adds : “Thank you for giving me so much joy and affection at each of our reunions. You chose to say stop, so rest in peace. My thoughts go out to Maud and your little Charlotte.“
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