Koh Lanta 2024: Discover the motivations of Emilie, Ricky and Steve, candidates for the cult TF1 show

Koh Lanta 2024: Candidates full of ambition

Tuesday February 13, 2024 marks the return of the essential Koh Lanta on TF1 at 9:10 p.m. The new edition, called “The Immunity Hunters”, takes us to discover the Philippines where Émilie, Ricky and Steve compete, all driven by strong personal reasons to embark on this adventure.

Émilie de Narbonne, the seasoned competitor

• Age: 45 years old
• Occupation: Sales in telephony
• Prize list: Several times recognized as best seller in France

Having launched into bodybuilding in 2014 and having an extensive competitive career, with national and international victories to her credit, Émilie continues her quest for challenges. His involvement in disciplines such as crossfit demonstrates his thirst for physical excellence.

Why embark on the Koh Lanta adventure? As she shared with The Independent, it’s “the adventure of a lifetime,” combining the elements she cherishes: exploration, survival and strategizing. Aspiring to surpass herself, she is clearly aiming for victory this season.

Ricky, the karate enthusiast from Rivesaltes

• Age: 23 years old
• Occupation: Education assistant near Perpignan
• Honors: French karate champion in 2018

A loyal spectator of Koh Lanta, Ricky grew up fascinated by this competition from the age of 6-7. Living the show as a family tradition, he was strongly inspired by this experience shared with his loved ones.
Why is Ricky getting started? He is a true aficionado of the show, followed avidly since a young age. He confides to L’Indépendant his desire to experience an adventure that he has long imagined from the family sofa.

Steve, the long-time dreamer from Perpignan

• Age: 34 years old
• Activity: Employee in a vending company
• Tenacity: 14 years of applications to Koh Lanta

Steve, faithful to his youthful dream, was finally able to join the Koh Lanta adventure after persisting for nearly 14 years in sending his application. Finally realizing his goal, he embodies perseverance.
Why take part in Koh Lanta? As Steve illustrated, Koh Lanta has captured his imagination since childhood. The revelation of being selected, as indicated to L’Indépendant, represents for him the realization of an enthusiasm that has never been denied.
These three inspiring journeys promise an electrifying season, where Émilie, Ricky and Steve will certainly deploy all their strength and cunning to win the coveted immunity. The rest, from February 13, on your screens!