Azad and Simon Eliminated from Secret Story After Surprise Prime Exit

A Sudden Exit for Azad

Azad’s journey in the Secret Story house came to an abrupt end Thursday night. Nominated by Maguette—who acted to protect her own secret—Azad initially faced the possibility of elimination alongside Arthur and Kurtis. While the candidates expected the vote to conclude the following week, the production team surprised them with an immediate elimination during the broadcast.

Reflecting on his departure, the 28-year-old Bordeaux native expressed relief at the speed of the process. I preferred that it happened this way because you rip off the bandage quickly. I didn’t have to stress for several days, he told 20 Minutes. Azad also addressed his secret, Following an accident, I came close to death, which stemmed from a serious motorcycle crash in Bordeaux several years ago. He described the recovery process as a beautiful lesson in life and humility.

Simon Eliminated After Secret Buzz

The night’s surprises did not end with Azad. Following the return of the infamous red telephone, which triggered a series of dilemmas, the public was tasked with deciding between Simon and Léonie for the second elimination of the evening. Ultimately, it was Simon who left the competition.

Simon’s exit followed a difficult week in the house, marked by the breakdown of his relationship with Paola and the partial discovery of his secret. According to reporting from Programme-tv.net, Arthur had successfully buzzed Simon with the premise I am a swimming champion, correctly identifying half of the secret: I trained with an Olympic champion.

The departure was emotional for those remaining, particularly Léonie, who had grown close to Simon. As he left the house, Simon maintained a defiant stance toward the other contestants, telling them: No, it’s good the others, don’t be fake.

Sacrifices and Secret Reveals

The July 23 prime was defined by the prime of sacrifices, where contestants made significant concessions to guard their secrets. Robin revealed his secret—At 6 years old, I was a music prodigy—while he and Océane agreed to cut the total prize pool in half, even emptying the accounts of fellow contestants Greta and Paola to protect their own information.

Other secrets continue to circulate within the house. Earlier in the season, Paola successfully unmasked Léonie, revealing her status as a descendant of Louis XV. Léonie explained the connection, noting, I have an great-great-great-grandmother who was a chambermaid for Madame de Pompadour, who was therefore the wife of Louis XV at the time. As the house moves forward, the remaining competitors face a significantly altered environment following the rapid loss of two key players.