Jean-Claude Joly, one of the emblematic candidates of Love is in the meadow died on the night of June 24 to 25, 2022. The other candidates paid tribute to him.
Jean-Claude Joly who made himself known by participating in season 6 of Love is in the meadow in 2011 committed suicide at the age of 53 on his farm in La Frenaye, near Le Havre in Normandy according to the Courrier cauchois… Terrible news which particularly upset the other candidates of the dating show broadcast on M6. Indeed, Julien and Floriane from season 3 published a snapshot of Jean-Claude Joly in an Instagram story, writing: “How sad. Jean-Claude, we will not forget you”.
In addition, many of them have commented on the publication of Karine Lemarchand where she paid tribute to Jean-Claude Joly. Mathieu and Alexandre, the favorite of season 15, wrote: “My god what a horror…but what a sad world we live in.. all our thoughts to his family”. Franck from season 16, meanwhile, published: “Sincere condolences, no words can be strong enough.” Lucile and Jérôme from season 15 said: “Horror… No other words…”.
Karine Lemarchand’s tribute
To pay tribute to the dairy farmer, Karine Lemarchand who has always been particularly close to the candidates of Love is in the meadow posted a photo of her with Jean-Claude Joly on her Instagram story, writing “What are you going to make them laugh from up there”. She also published a video with photos of the M6 candidate alone or with his family in an Instagram post with this sentence written on it: “RIP my Jean-Claude. I will not forget you”. A poignant publication liked by more than 38,000 people.
Under the post, she also delivered a heartbreaking message: “My Jean-Claude, words fail me, but not my tears. Thank you for giving me so much joy and affection at each of our reunions.” before ending with : “You chose to say stop, so rest in peace. My thoughts go out to Maud and your little Charlotte”. Indeed, Jean-Claude Joly leaves behind his partner Maud and his 8-year-old daughter Charlotte.