“A very moody team”, Ricky describes the atmosphere among the reds without tongue in cheek

It’s finally the reunification stage in the episode of Koh-Lanta: immunity hunters broadcast this Tuesday, April 9 and presented by Denis Brogniart. Thus, the elimination of the candidate was very different from that of previous episodes and recently from that of Maxime. Indeed, this time, the yellows had to choose a red ambassador and conversely the reds designated a yellow ambassador. The two selected candidates then met to debate and choose together to eliminate an adventurer from any team. If they did not find an agreement, they went to the black ball which designated one of them to leave the adventure. So, it is Léa from Matukad and Pauline from Kadasi who were chosen to go to the confrontation.

After talking for a while, Léa preferred to eliminate Ricky rather than let chance decide her adventure. The two adventurers then joined their comrades and announced the thing. Léa then clarified that she had made this choice for several reasons: because the 23-year-old education assistant would have done the same thing in reverse but also because he had been losing motivation for several days. She also dropped a bombshell at the end of the episode by revealing that Ricky had asked people on his team to put his name in. Something that the other candidates confirmed. The young man then left the adventure, particularly sad. He revealed to us behind the scenes of this elimination and explained to us what the atmosphere was like in the Red camp.

Aufeminin: How long did it take you to digest your departure from Koh Lanta?

Ricky: A good month. It’s complicated because we enter alone into incomprehension and tired of the adventure. It took me a lot less questioning before resuming a normal life.

Do you blame Léa for making you leave and repeating what you said?

I was angry with him the day I was eliminated. Today, looking back, I tell myself that I would have done the same thing in his place, so I can’t blame him.

Do you blame the other reds?

At the time yes, because I really felt alone. It’s complicated because we are told that we are eliminated and we find ourselves alone against everyone. But today, I tell myself that it’s a game and I don’t blame anyone anymore. They managed to go as far as possible and they went further than me.

After your elimination, we can see you crying, can you explain these tears to me?

Tears are when we understand that we are eliminated. My brain understood that it was over. At that moment I remembered the whole adventure from the moment I registered with me until today. I said to myself “this whole journey is over”. It’s a full stop. I cry because I realize that I didn’t make it to the end. They are tears of sadness but today, I tell myself that they are more tears of joy because I tell myself that my journey is beautiful.

What touched you so much about your mother?

I registered with her and she was with me from the first moment of this adventure which is Koh Lanta. When I knew I was going to do it, I said I had to go to reunification. I told myself I hoped she would be proud and she is. She couldn’t have asked for better.

The Reds explained that you were less involved in the adventure towards the end, how do you explain that?

Simply fatigue, something I shouldn’t have shown. I was involved throughout my adventure, I would even say impeccable, but unfortunately the last 24 hours I didn’t want to do anything. I didn’t want to go get water as I was asked, I no longer collected branches for the fire. These 24 hours out of 23 days cost me my place. I have been criticized for a lot of things for just 24 hours, even though I have done my part from the start.

If it were possible to go back in time, would you act differently?

I would have gone to get water even if it bothered me at the time because we are in a game of cohesion, of team spirit where if you don’t do the slightest thing you will be blamed.

Why did you choose to give the necklace to Meïssa?

Maissa is my adventure brother. We were together all the time. I talked to him about my family and he told me about his. There was a very strong bond created between us from day one. So I told myself that it was only him to whom I could give my necklace. I wanted to show him my friendship and the fact that I would never betray him in the adventure. There was also a strategic side on my part because I also told myself that only he could play this necklace well on the red team. I knew he was going to play it strategically.

What was the atmosphere like at the Red camp?

I think we were a very moody team. We laughed about everything and nothing, we played games but it could also get twisted for a water bottle. We could really leave in a hurry for nothing. We have already seen it with Cécile and Julie who bickered a bit over a piece of pandanus. It really starts from nothing. The atmosphere could be good then quickly less good.

At the moment, do you still have contact with candidates?

Today I talk a lot with Meïssa, Mégane and Emilie. We have weekends together, we sleep at each other’s houses. They’re the only ones I really know. We talk with the others, but I won’t go on weekends with them.

On TV we see you a certain way, are you really like that in real life?

I am 100% myself in the game. Every episode my family and loved ones send me messages telling me that we see that it’s me, that I haven’t changed. I didn’t change for this adventure, I remained the Ricky of everyday life.

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