Extended families: Life in XXL (TF1): “Our originality did not mix well”, a tribe returns to its participation in the program

Some tribes, such as Pellissard or Saffre, Large families: life in the XXL with a collision. As a reminder, each of the two tribes decided to seek justice to defend certain rights they felt had been violated. Following this, TF1 production decided to break out of its silence by sending a press release to our Parisian colleagues. The production first pointed out that the plaintiffs’ claims were unconstitutional. “Some statements from other families attending the show”. Then, to make sure the shots really happened “under conditions that comply with applicable regulations”. Finally, in the press release, one of France Télévisions’ competitors “Defaming the institution to the TF1 group”.

“Obviously we didn’t have room there anymore”

Several families decided to come to the aid of the chain, saying that everything was still going well for them or was going very well. And then there are the Beaufours, who, three years after their participation, decided to go back to their past experience in the family show. As July 17 marks the debut anniversary of this television adventure, the couple who could have praised the show decided to do the opposite. Indeed, the Beaufours denounced accepted methods of production. “tiring”. they stated that “an experience that enriches as much as it upsets the balance”. “We discovered the reality of scheduled, near-timed shots, and most of all, enemies who wanted to fit us perfectly in boxes,” they admitted. Then to confess: “We quickly realized that our authenticity didn’t quite fit in this reality TV. And as always, we’re not ready to do anything to be ‘visible’, we say what we think loud and clear, and let’s not be alarmed, obviously we’re out of place.”. “Here at Beaufours we are imperfect and in REAL life (even with a little bit of ecology) and we know you love it”they always finished proudly on Instagram.