Cécilia et Matthieu, from Pékin Express – Patrick Robert / M6
In 2010, a volcanic couple, originally from Montpellier won season 5 of
“Beijing Express”. Cécilia and Matthieu were the first to reach the Martial glacier in Ushuaia after a long journey in South America. “It’s the end of something, the beginning of something else,” said the young woman. We are proud of us. “
Ten years later, the paths of Cécilia and Matthieu separated. They have rebuilt their lives, each on their own. However, they agreed to take up the challenge again, by taking, together, the start of season 13 of “Beijing Express”, on the road that saw the birth the emblematic program of M6, fifteen years ago, from Moscow to Beijing.
“Leaving with an ex, I thought it was going to be too complicated”
A cult duo, which Cécilia hesitated to reform. “I said to myself for a long time,” I’m not going, “she says. I thought it wouldn’t happen because we hadn’t seen each other again. He’s not my enemy at all, I only wish him well, but we’re not friends. Going with an ex, I thought it was going to be too complicated. With an ex, you dare not allow yourself anything. And it goes less into clash than when we are in a relationship, because we do not allow ourselves. In the end, Cécilia agreed to go on an adventure. For “challenge, competition, adventure, madness. “And” the 100,000 [euros] ! “
Matthieu says he did not hesitate to get back on the road. “Our team is not the same as it was ten years ago,” notes the 36-year-old real estate agent. We took ten years in sight, we each had our personal stories. We had to deal with the past. It’s been a long time since we last talked. We had to make sure it went as smoothly as possible. Beijing Express is an adventure that we do in pairs. We advance in pairs. Did affinities reappear during the adventure? “Uh … I’m not sure,” smiles Matthew. You will see. Let’s say we did with it. “
“Accepting to do Beijing Express with your ex is a great challenge”
Cécilia and Matthieu, ex-volcanic couple winner of season 5, return in #PekinExpress ?
? Tuesday at 9:05 p.m. pic.twitter.com/avdaxwNGXW– M6 (@ M6) February 22, 2020
“We go after yourself psychologically”
The challenge is all the more important for these two Montpellier residents, who won the fifth season. And that they are somewhat expected at the turn. “Some people say to me” Ah, you’re going back on vacation! “Says Cécilia, champion of body fitness and physical and mental trainer for high-level athletes. Holidays like these, I gladly leave them! It’s a hassle, it’s hard, we find ourselves in the middle of nowhere, we don’t know anyone. With this adventure, we go after yourself psychologically. But yes, it’s true, we see fabulous, magnificent things. But it’s five minutes a day! “
“You never have time to rest in Beijing Express, continues Matthew. Even when the race is over, there are times of sharing, of conviviality. Only when you sleep, do you recharge the batteries. But fatigue, ultimately, you don’t really feel it. We only think about one thing: getting to the end. Cécilia and Matthieu set off from the legendary route this Tuesday (9 p.m.) on M6.
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