French television network TF1 will broadcast a new All Stars edition of reality competition series Koh-Lanta starting Tuesday, August 25, at 9:10 p.m.
The upcoming special season marks the 25th anniversary of the popular French survival show, an adaptation of the international Survivor franchise. A total of 18 former contestants have returned to enter the competition, which will begin with participants paired up by season under a linked destinies format.
Construction company owner and boxer Yassin, 48, returns for his third appearance following previous stints on Koh-Lanta Cambodia in 2017 and Koh-Lanta, Battle of the Heroes in 2018. Known for building high-quality four-star shelters, broadcaster TF1 described him as possessing a mental of steel and a thirst for revenge.
Yassin will team up with 34-year-old Clémentine, nicknamed Clem la rage, with whom he has previously shared competing experiences. A mother to an 11-month-old daughter, she reaches her fourth appearance on the show after previously advancing to the final in Cambodia in 2017 as an explosive strategist.
Secret Weapons and Early Season Veterans
Financial analyst Vincent, 34, returns to the competition following his appearance on Koh-Lanta, Secret Weapons in 2021. Recognized as a fan favorite during his initial run for his tactical gameplay and acting skills, he aims to reach the final with renewed confidence.
Vincent forms a duo with 31-year-old Laure, his fellow competitor from the 2021 season who previously reached the orientation challenge. Now a mother, TF1 noted that she is prepared to don her warrior attire once more to demonstrate to her son that anything is achievable in life.
Former winner Ugo, 44, known by the moniker the phoenix, makes his fourth appearance on the programme. Having claimed victory during his debut season in Malaysia in 2012, his objective is to become the first male contestant to win Koh-Lanta twice.
Ugo is paired with 32-year-old mother of two Camille, who made her original television debut alongside him in Malaysia at the age of 18. She enters the competition seeking to reconnect with her adventurous spirit.
Sacred Fire and Heroes Island Competitors
Sports enthusiast and leader Nicolas, 46, returns after reaching the poles challenge on Koh-Lanta, Sacred Fire in 2023. Expressing a sense of unfinished business, the former strategist has set his sights on reaching the final.
Nicolas will compete alongside 26-year-old tennis enthusiast Tania, a finalist from Sacred Fire who finished behind winner Frédéric. Tania, who holds the show record for receiving the highest number of votes against her, enters the season bringing unfailing optimism and deep-rooted tenacity.
Series veteran Moussa, 44, enters his fourth season after competing in Koh-Lanta Bocas del Toro in Panama in 2003, Revenge of the Heroes in 2012, and Island of Heroes in 2020. He returns with a drive to win while seeking to pass values of perseverance and determination to his two young children.
Moussa pairs with 44-year-old sports coach and former professional boxer Naoil, who won Island of Heroes in 2020. Her ambition is to secure a second ultimate title to make her son proud.
Four Lands and Cursed Tribe Contenders
Maxime, 35, known as the cowboy of the Vosges region in eastern France, returns after featuring in Revenge of the Four Lands in 2025. He enters the All Stars season aiming for redemption while delivering memorable moments and sharp remarks.
Maxime is paired with 34-year-old athlete Joana, his former teammate from the 2025 season with whom he shared an uneasy alliance. Highly motivated, the strong-willed strategist returns looking to advance further than her initial appearance.
Actor and dancer Jacques, 39, returns after failing at the orientation stage on Koh-Lanta, The Cursed Tribe in 2024. Having described the prior experience as transformative, he seeks to prove his capability alongside the show's top competitors.
Jacques teams with 30-year-old Charlotte, a finalist from The Cursed Tribe in 2024. The extreme sports enthusiast, who works as the director of a youth center in Belgium, returns seeking revenge in the team format.
Marathon Record Holder and Multi Season Champions
Former train conductor Dorian, who reached the orientation phase on Koh-Lanta, The Four Lands in 2020, returns after pursuing a full-time career in sports. In 2025, he set a world record in the World Marathon Majors series by completing seven marathons in one year with an average time of 2 hours and 27 minutes per race.
Dorian is joined by 30-year-old strategist Lola, who also reached orientation during the 2020 Four Lands season. Known for executing strategic poker moves during her first appearance, her goal is to demonstrate her nature as a formidable competitor.
Show veteran Freddy, 40, enters his sixth Koh-Lanta season after an injury forced an early departure from Koh-Lanta, The Legend in 2021. He returns seeking redemption using a four-part strategy focusing on sport, survival, social dynamics, and tactics.
Freddy is paired with 40-year-old Christina, who won Koh-Lanta Palau in 2009 during her first of three previous appearances. Celebrating her 40th birthday, she aims to mark the milestone by securing her second championship title.
