The farmers return in the pre

Marc-André Lemieux

Friday, 14 July 2017 00:00

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It was after having seen his brother of The love is in the meadow, Maude has decided to try his luck. The young woman has done well to dare, since it is now part of farmers singles selected to compose the new version of the program.

In his video presentation online this morning at noovo.ca, the producer of bovine tells the story of how the popular reality tv show love of V has transformed his brother in 2012. Jonathan may have not found love during the adventure, but the experience has restored his self-confidence. Today, it is as a couple, in addition to being a father of a little boy.

In total, eight candidates (six men and two women) were selected for this sixth season of The love is in the meadow. The number of applications that will receive each of the competitors will determine how many of them will be officially part of the show, which will return to the antenna the next winter. The shooting, meanwhile, will begin by the end of the summer.

After watching the presentation videos of the eight farmers, one is forced to admit that, once again, love is in the meadow are distinguishable from other dating shows. Its participants do not seem to run after their 15 minutes of fame. On the contrary. They want to start a family and make babies. “Three children would be my happiness “, states Jean-Christophe, a farmer of 25 years and lover of hunting, Saint-Georges, Chaudière-Appalaches.

The family first

These family aspirations and live the same candidates more young people. At age 21, William, an organic producer of pigs and lambs, also wants a big brat pack.

Singles ready to rebuild their lives in the countryside will also be able to demonstrate their interest for Simon, a dairy farmer of 24 years old from Granby, Maxime, a graduate in agriculture from McGill University, who went away to live in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Marco, a producer of large crops that fond of country music, Antoine, a passionate lover of archery, responsible for the transport of animals up to Toronto, and Jessica, a sport that does not want a jealous guy because she spends her days surrounded by men.

“The family dimension remains at The heart of love is in the meadow, says producer Martin Métivier (Attraction Images). During the hearings, the candidates often came with their parents. The families believe in the concept. They invest a lot. “

No less than 12 children are from the first 5 seasons of The love is in the meadow.

Always popular

Unlike other reality shows of its kind, that runs out of steam after a few years, love is in the meadow continues to broaden its audience. “The last two seasons have been those that have generated most listening,” says Jacques Mathieu, general manager, content and development, in Group V Media.

• 2016 : 698 000 viewers
• 2017 : 651 000 viewers

Source : Numeris, T2+