Reality Show Format Shifts as Friends Join Farm Stay in L'Amour est dans le Pré
An unprecedented twist on the long-running French television program brought suitors' friends directly to the farm to help an undecided farmer choose.
The popular French dating reality television program "L'Amour est dans le pré" introduced a franchise first during its broadcast on October 26, 2026, on the M6 network. In an unexpected turn of events, a farmer named Anthony faced a situation where the friends of his suitors arrived at his farm to assist him in making a romantic decision.
Struggling to choose between his two contenders, Anaïs and Chloé, Anthony reacted with surprise upon learning that their friends were joining the farm stay. For the first time in the history of the program, loved ones of the suitors participated directly in the farm visit to share their perspectives and answer questions from the farmer.
Because of their close geographical proximity, both Anaïs and Chloé each invited two of their best friends. Anaïs noted that her friends were the ones who originally wrote the letter that encouraged her to enter the adventure, and they were eager to meet Anthony in person.
Despite his initial shock, Anthony ultimately viewed the visit as a constructive opportunity to gain clarity. Believing the interaction would allow him to see the contenders from a different angle, he expressed hope that the presence of their friends might help him overcome his hesitation and potentially fall in love.
During the meetings, Chloé's friends highlighted her strong emphasis on trust—a character trait Anthony shared—and pointed out their many common interests. Meanwhile, discussions with Anaïs's friends left Anthony leaning toward a preference for her, driven by his attraction to her smile, gaze, and playful demeanor.
To further test their connection, Anthony and Anaïs later engaged in a game of petanque during a one-on-one moment. Anaïs made it clear that she was ready to invest in their relationship and anticipated a sign from him, noting a strong mutual attraction.
Meanwhile, Chloé remained unaware of Anthony's preference for her rival and considered becoming more proactive in securing private moments with him. Her friends encouraged her to take initiative before Anthony finalizes his decision on who will continue the journey.
Broadcast on M6 and streamed on M6+, the series has long followed agricultural workers searching for romance. This latest development marks a novel addition to the program's traditional format of farm stays, group interactions, and individual dates.