Revealed to the general public during the 14th season of Love is in the meadow, broadcast in 2019 on M6, Laurent got into a relationship with Maud, one of his suitors. Unfortunately, after three times together, the farmer and his partner ended up separating. Monday November 27, 2023, M6 viewers had the opportunity to see Laurent again. That day, the farmer participated in Karine Le Marchand’s new show called Peasant families: 100 years of history. Riddled with debt, the former candidate of Love is in the meadow revealed that he had considered suicide. “I’m getting to a point where I’m 100 pounds. I went to mope several times in a wood, crying, to shout to express yourself, but all alone. I went through suicidal tendencies, putting myself at the end of a rope or with a gun… I’m thinking of ending my life for good.” he emphasized. Following this testimony, Karine Le Marchand launched an appeal to help Laurent on his account Instagram. “We will not let Laurent down. I will put all my energy into giving this good man all the dignity he deserves. IHe can count on me and my team.”she wrote.
Karine Le Marchand: “Laurent is very upset by everything that is happening around him”
Two weeks later, it seems that the message from the M6 host has gotten through. Indeed, Karine Le Marchand announced good news on Thursday December 14, 2023, via video posted on Instagram. “Since my call, I have received dozens of concrete proposals to help Laurent get his head up. In one week, we collected so many messages and requests! I do not want to give him money, but to finance developments and take concrete actions to get his business out of its difficulties, in a long-term and sustainable way.” indicated the presenter of Love is in the meadow. The 55-year-old host then revealed some secrets about Laurent’s current state of mind. “Thanks to you, in a few days, he sees hope reborn and is even very upset by everything that is happening around him. Thank you for this love and this solidarity. Every time I call a company for help, I am told ‘yes’ and it is very disturbing. Through Laurent, I deeply believe that it is the love that you show us. Thank you very much”, she emphasized in conclusion.