How Maeva’s Dog Unexpectedly Ruined Her First Impression

The race for farmer Fabien’s heart on French reality hit L’amour est dans le pré is heating up, but one suitor's pet-heavy lifestyle might have just cost her the lead.

In the upcoming fourth episode airing September 14 on M6 (and already streaming early on M6+), Fabien welcomes his two suitors, Charlotte and Maeva, to his farm. What was supposed to be a cozy introduction to country living quickly devolved into a masterclass in awkward first impressions.

The Early Favorite: Charlotte

Fabien, who is sharing his season's journey alongside his brother Étienne, started the farm stay by picking up Charlotte, his clear favorite from the speed-dating rounds. Their early connection only deepened once they reached the farmhouse.

While touring his home, Charlotte made a candid confession: she has never lived with a romantic partner before.

• Charlotte's view: "Living together for the first time is a big deal," she admitted.
• Fabien's reaction: He was charmed, describing her as "sweet" and "very pleasant." He even admitted she already holds a massive lead before the second suitor even set foot on the property.

The "Too Much" Dynamic

Enter Maeva. Arriving tense and highly aware that her rival had already spent one-on-one time with Fabien, Maeva didn't come alone. She brought her inseparable dog, Lucky, who had also accompanied her to the speed-dating rounds.

But it wasn't the rivalry that put Fabien off—it was Maeva's intense codependency with her pet. Throughout the evening, Maeva continuously referred to herself and her dog as "we."

"She talks about herself and her dog constantly, saying 'we' all the time," Fabien remarked. "It's a bit too much for me."

A Messy Start

If the linguistic "we" wasn't enough to cool Fabien's interest, the physical reality of the situation sealed the deal. First, Lucky struggled to get along with the household cat. Then came the ultimate houseguest faux pas: the dog proceeded to urinate directly on Fabien's living room floor.

With Charlotte already leading the race and Maeva's dog quite literally marking its territory on his home, Maeva faces a steep uphill battle to win back the farmer's affection in the days to come.