Koh-Lanta – Gilles eliminated: "I don’t regret consoling Nicolas."

Discreet at the beginning of the game, then you reveal yourself, what was the trigger?

Gilles: The first board was psychologically difficult. I wasn’t comfortable destroying someone’s dream. He slapped me, I didn’t want to find myself on the hot seat so I did everything to get the most immunity. I surprised myself at the evidence. I thought to myself that I could actually do this.

How did the “fourth power” alliance with Fred, Quentin and Nicolas come together?

It started in the first elimination, we said to ourselves, let’s move forward together. I am not the leader of this strategy because I also had strong affinities with Clémence and Grace from the early days. I was part of this quartet, but I was not the decision maker. I only had them when Grace was gone, and I betrayed Clémence by eliminating her ally Helena, and we’re not moving forward on Koh-Lanta alone.

During the archery test, Quentin chooses you for the final you win. Why are you taking Nicolas to your comfort?

I had a long moment of reflection, it wasn’t easy. If I had to choose Tac-o-tac, I would definitely choose Quentin, he was second, he didn’t break my arrow… He said he would choose me so I could talk to my kids. For myself, I thought about everything I had done for him from the beginning of the adventure, for example, by protecting him with a talisman. He also took Grace from me. Instead of eliminating the red ball in his honor at the council of ambassadors, he went to the black ball. And then, at a previous event, she chose to break up comfortably with Fred and Nicolas came in second…all these considerations determined my choice.

Looking back, do you regret your decision?

No, I didn’t want to raise our quartet’s glass. Nor could I show that I was allied with Quentin. I understand you’re having a hard time forgiving me, but if I had to do it again, I would do it again. It’s ugly, but that’s the game.

Quentin claims you promised each other to share comfort?

The day before, he actually told me he’d take me if he won, but I technically just nodded and he interpreted it that way. I understand that you took my decision very badly.

In what mood did you go to the parliament?

I was never calm. As soon as the archery exam is over, I tell myself I’m screwed. I couldn’t even enjoy my comfort. Nicolas tried to comfort me, but when I returned to camp, I felt that everyone’s gaze had changed.

How do you respond to Julie, Clémence and Laura who accuse you of “hitting everyone’s hands”?

Clémence was my favorite from the start and it was mutual. So I understand your feelings. Laura believed we had made a deal after a harmless argument on the beach where Nicolas fell ‘I could see myself on the poles with you, your feet are wide, it will be easier’, it was just laughs. My elimination suited him because he thought I was strong. As for Julie… her adventure is 1% survival 99% strategy. He came to see me every day and talked about our parents’ “values ​​of the North”, playing with emotions because we were from the same region, and asking me not to vote against him, etc. She told me on advice that I was an unreal person. I am still angry with him.

Worried that this episode will tarnish your image as a viewer favourite?

I’m getting ready for it What hurts is fiction. I’ve always been shown nice and close to girls… They turned everything against me. We explained ourselves to Laura and Clémence, but at the time I resented them. Somewhere, luckily going out, I felt lost in the strategies for that moment. What I did to Helena is so different from me… I hope those who know me don’t change their minds.

Would you be willing to become an All-Star if offered?

I would repeat the first part of the adventure 1000 times. For the rest, I’m waiting for the broadcast to drop, let’s see how it goes before the public, if it hurts me… I should have been able to organize myself professionally.

Sarah Ibri