Élodie Gossuin provides wildfire shelter and faces TV criticism

Élodie Gossuin, former Miss France 2001, has faced a series of difficult events recently, ranging from personal humanitarian efforts to public criticism following her appearance on the television show Fort Boyard.

During her summer vacation in the Landes region, Gossuin was near the massive wildfires ravaging Gironde. After witnessing the distress of evacuees, she opened her secondary residence to house victims, including children who were in shock. She noted the profound sense of local solidarity during the crisis.

Separately, Gossuin faced backlash from viewers on social media following an episode of Fort Boyard. Critics accused her of being unfair after she asked an anonymous contestant, Coline, to sacrifice her chance to participate in the final treasure hunt to confirm a riddle answer. Gossuin later addressed the criticism on her social media platforms.