Maripier Morin Seeks Emergency Care After Panama Earthquake

Television host Maripier Morin sought emergency medical care for an eye problem after returning to Quebec from Panama, where an earthquake forced production of OD: Tentations au soleil to stop. According to noovomoi.ca, her return journey lasted more than 18 hours, and she had gone nearly 48 hours without sleep.

Morin shared an update about her recent experiences in an Instagram story, explaining that she had not slept for almost two days. The outlet reported that she went to the emergency department the following day because of an eye problem. No further information about her condition had been shared in the report.

The earthquake also disrupted filming of OD: Tentations au soleil, prompting Production J and Bell Media to suspend production and arrange the return of Morin, the contestants, and the production team to Quebec. Noovomoi.ca reported that the group had returned safely.

Production J and Bell Media explained that the decision to halt filming followed the earthquake that struck Panama on Friday, according to a statement cited by hollywoodpq.com on October 11, 2026.

"Following the earthquake that struck Panama on Friday, the Production J and Bell Media production teams had to suspend filming of OD: Tentations au soleil. Maripier Morin and all the contestants will return to Quebec shortly. The teams are currently evaluating the various options for this production." Production J and Bell Media said in their statement.

The production companies also addressed whether the disruption would affect the main reality television program. Their statement distinguished the suspended spin-off production from the ongoing broadcast of Occupation Double Panama.

"This situation has no impact on the broadcast of Occupation Double Panama, which will continue as planned." Production J and Bell Media said.

While filming remained suspended, Marcus, Morin's hairstylist, shared an Instagram Reel recorded on the day of the earthquake. According to noovomoi.ca, he published the footage with a message emphasizing that the group was safe despite the unexpected events.

"We will never see the final result, but we will remember this for a long time. The important thing is that we are safe and everyone is doing well." Marcus wrote in the accompanying message.

The production teams were assessing options for the future of OD: Tentations au soleil, while the broadcast of Occupation Double Panama was set to continue according to its existing schedule, hollywoodpq.com reported.