Koh-Lanta
| Koh-Lanta | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Reality competition |
| Presented by |
Hubert Auriol (2001) Denis Brogniart (2002–) |
| Country of origin | France |
| No. of seasons | 14 + 4 special editions |
| Production company(s) | Adventure Line Productions |
| Release | |
| Original network | TF1 |
| Original release | August 4, 2001 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Survivor |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Koh-Lanta is a French reality television series and France's version of Survivor. The series premiered on August 4, 2001. The show is broadcast on TF1 and there have been 12 regular seasons, and 4 special seasons. The host of Koh-Lanta is Denis Brogniart.
Since its debut in 2001, Koh-Lanta has been a huge success in France, regularly finishing first in its timeslot.
Format and rules
16 contestants must survive on an uninhabited island for 40 days (20 days in special seasons). They have to find food to accompany the meagre ration of rice supplied to them at the beginning of the adventure. They should build a shelter to protect themselves from external conditions (weather, insects...) and keep alight the fire they were able to start or which they won in the first round.
Each contestant has a backpack with some clothes (limited to pants, shorts, two underwear, a hat, a pair of sunglasses etc.). Any product related to hygiene or food is prohibited (except due to illness).
Unlike most versions of Survivor, there have been two seasons where the final vote resulted in a tie. As a consequence, both finalists were declared winners. The winner wins 100 000 euros, the second gets 10 000 euros (55 000 euros each if 2 winners). In season 14, the winner gave his 100 000 euros to an association.
The name of the show, Koh-Lanta is the name of the first location used, see below.
2013 series cancellation
Production was stopped and the series cancelled for the 2013 season following the death of a contestant, Gerald Babin, during the first day of filming in Cambodia on 22 March 2013.[1] The program's on-site doctor, Thierry Costa, committed suicide following the controversy. In his suicide note, he stated that his name has been "smeared in the media", leading to his ultimate death.[2] Production later resumed for Season 14.
Seasons
Regular seasons
| Season | Location | Broadcast | Tribes | Winner(s) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Aventuriers de Koh-Lanta | Thailand, Ko Lanta Yai | August 4, 2001 – September 21, 2001 | Lanta-naï | Korok | Gilles Nicolet | |
| 2 | Koh-Lanta: Nicoya | Costa Rica, Nicoya Peninsula | June 28, 2002 – September 13, 2002 | Ventanas | Tambor | Amel Fatnassi | |
| 3 | Koh-Lanta: Bocas del Toro | Panama, archipelago of Bocas del Toro | June 6, 2003 – August 29, 2003 | Machiga | Boro | Isabelle Seguin | Delphine Bano |
| 4 | Koh-Lanta: Panama | Panama, Pearl Islands | July 2, 2004 – August 31, 2004 | Chapera | Mogo | Philippe Bordier | |
| 5 | Koh-Lanta: Pacific | New Caledonia, Isle of Pines | July 1, 2005 – September 6, 2005 | Kumo | Kanawa | Clémence Castel | |
| 6 | Koh-Lanta: Vanuatu | Vanuatu | July 21, 2006 – September 5, 2006 | Tana | Mosso | François-David Cardonnel | |
| 7 | Koh-Lanta: Palawan | Philippines, archipelago of Palawan | June 29, 2007 – September 11, 2007 | Guntao | Batang | Jade Handi | Kevin Cuoco |
| 8 | Koh-Lanta: Caramoan | Philippines, Caramoan Peninsula | July 12, 2008 – September 20, 2008 | Mingao | Tayak | Christelle Gauzet | |
| 9 | Koh-Lanta: Palau | Micronesia, archipelago of Palau | August 28, 2009 – October 30, 2009 | Mawaï | Koror | Christina Chevry | |
| 10 | Koh-Lanta: Vietnam | Vietnam, Con Dao Island | September 17, 2010 – December 17, 2010 | Vang | Do | Philippe Duron | |
| 11 | Koh-Lanta: Raja Ampat | Indonesia, archipelago of Raja Ampat | September 9, 2011 – December 16, 2011 | Wasaï | Mambok | Gérard Urdampilleta | |
| 12 | Koh-Lanta: Malaisie | Malaysia, archipelago of Seribuat | November 2, 2012 – February 1, 2013 | Sungaï | Mawar | Ugo Lartiche | |
| 13 | Koh-Lanta: Cambodia | Cambodia, island of Koh Rong | Cancelled (2013) | ||||
| 14 | Koh-Lanta: Johor | Malaysia, archipelago of Sibu Island | April 24, 2015 | Lankawaï | Tinggi | Marc Rambaud | |
Special seasons
Special seasons (sometimes called "All Stars" seasons) are seasons that feature former contestants returning to the show. The duration for such season is generally shorter (around 20 days as opposed to 40 days)
| Season | Location | Broadcast | Tribes | Winner(s) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koh-Lanta, le retour des héros | Amazon, along the Rio Negro | January 13, 2009 – February 13, 2009 | Tupan | Jacaré | Romuald Laffite (Season 4) | |
| Koh-Lanta, le choc des héros | New Caledonia, Poum | March 26, 2010 – May 21, 2010 | Tiac | Malabou | Grégoire Gorge (Season 7) | |
| Koh-Lanta, la revanche des héros | Cambodia, island of Koh Rong | April 8, 2012 – June 1, 2012 | Klahan | Nekmao | Bertrand Bolle (Season 8) | |
| Koh-Lanta, la nouvelle édition | Malaysia, Archipelago of Sibu Island | September 12, 2014 – November 21, 2014 | Tengah | Simban | Laurent Maistret (Season 11) | |
See also
References
- ↑ "French 'Survivor' Season Canceled After Death of Contestant". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ↑ "French 'Survivor' Doctor Thierry Costa's Suicide Linked To Contestant Gerald Babin's Death". huffingtonpost.com. 1 April 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
External links
- (Official Site) (French)