Jesta Hillman and Benoit Assadi-Hillmann, former contestants on the French survival reality show Koh-Lanta, have announced their separation after ten years of living together and seven years of marriage. The couple, who have three children, shared the news through a joint post on social media, explaining that they made the decision "already several months ago" and that they still consider themselves a family. The announcement comes after they had kept their separation private to process the change internally before sharing it with the public.
The couple met during season 16 of Koh-Lanta, which was filmed in Cambodia. Benoit won the final against Jesta, but the two continued to stay in touch after the show. Their relationship began after returning to France, and they married in 2019. Together, they have three children: Juliann, Adriann, and Bastiann. Over the years, they have built a significant online presence, sharing updates about their family life with their followers.
Despite their separation, the couple emphasized that their family unit will remain intact. They plan to continue spending time together as a family of five, participating in activities like football tournaments, judo competitions, skiing, and a winter vacation. They acknowledged that while their romantic relationship is ending, their bond as parents and co-parents will continue. They also mentioned the need to "find our footing, to get used to this new reality and to start finding an organization that is still being built today," highlighting the ongoing process of adjusting to their new life.
Jesta and Benoit have nearly 2 million followers combined on their Instagram accounts, a community they cultivated while appearing on the show Maman&Célèbre on the French television network TFX. Through this platform, they shared their experiences as parents and partners. In their final message, they expressed that "the future will be different, but it will continue to be written every five, in our own way," suggesting that they remain committed to shaping their lives together as a family, even as their romantic relationship concludes.
Koh-Lanta Stars Jesta and Benoit Announce Separation After Ten Years of Marriage
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