Secret Story 10: All the Secrets of the New Contestants Revealed

The secrets are out. Ahead of its premiere, the tenth season of the French reality television series “Secret Story – Casa dos Segredos” (Secret Story – House of Secrets) has revealed the hidden truths its contestants will be tasked with concealing from one another. The unveiling took place during the inaugural gala of the show, broadcast this past Sunday, February 22nd, on TVI.

Cristina Ferreira, the host of the program, surprised both the studio audience and viewers at home with the disclosure of the secrets that will define this new season. The format, loosely based on the international Big Brother franchise, is known for this element of concealed identity and the resulting interpersonal dynamics.

Here’s a breakdown of the secrets the contestants are harboring:

• Eva: Has been in a relationship with another contestant for five years.
• Diogo: His girlfriend is also a contestant in the house.
• Unnamed Contestant: Has transitioned genders.
• Unnamed Contestant: Was born with a tooth on their nose.
• João and Hugo: Are secretly acting as agents for the public, influencing events within the house.
• Catarina: Had her heart broken by another contestant.
• Unnamed Contestant: Was struck by a subway train.
• Unnamed Contestant: Experienced the loss of their mother and abandonment by their father on the same day.
• Ricky: His wife is also a contestant in the house.
• Luzia: 32,411 people enabled her entry into “Secret Story.”
• Unnamed Contestant: Fled a war-torn country.
• Unnamed Contestant: Won an award at the Cannes International Film Festival.
• Unnamed Contestant: Underwent penile surgery on the day of a power outage.
• Unnamed Contestant: Works in lingerie at night.
• Unnamed Contestant: Had their eye color changed through a risky surgical procedure.
• Unnamed Contestant: Represented the national football team.
• Unnamed Contestant: Had to relearn how to walk.
• Liliana: The father of her child is also a contestant in the house.

The premise of “Secret Story” hinges on these concealed identities. Contestants must navigate social interactions while simultaneously protecting their secrets, leading to strategic alliances, betrayals, and dramatic confrontations. The show, produced by Banijay, the same company behind the original Big Brother, has consistently drawn a large audience in France, and this season appears poised to continue that trend.

The show’s location, once again, adds to its intrigue. For the third time, after seasons eight and nine, the “House of Secrets” is situated on the rooftop of the AB Productions studios, a location steeped in French television history, having hosted numerous popular sitcoms in the 1990s. This elevated setting provides contestants with panoramic views of Paris, a constant reminder of the world outside their confined reality.

While the identities of all the contestants haven’t been fully revealed, the initial list includes Alexandre, Anaïs Casumaro, and others. Anaïs and her twin sister Manon, for example, share a secret mission: to act as “Mistresses of Identities,” tasked with uncovering the secrets of their fellow housemates during the first week. This dynamic immediately establishes a power imbalance and sets the stage for early game play.

The tenth season of “Secret Story” premiered on August 26, 2016, on NT1, following a brief initial broadcast on TF1. The season ran for 84 days, culminating in Julien Geloën being crowned the winner, with Thomas as the runner-up. The show’s enduring popularity speaks to the universal appeal of social experimentation and the human fascination with secrets and deception.

The format’s success has spawned numerous international adaptations, including versions in Spain, Italy, and Brazil. The French iteration, however, maintains a unique cultural flavor, often incorporating local celebrities and current events into its storylines. The 2025 season, as highlighted in a recent YouTube video, is already generating significant buzz, with anticipation building around the unfolding drama and the eventual revelation of all the hidden truths.

The show’s continued relevance in the crowded reality television landscape is a testament to its clever premise and its ability to tap into fundamental human desires for connection, competition, and intrigue. As the season progresses, viewers will undoubtedly be captivated by the unfolding relationships, the strategic maneuvering, and the inevitable clashes that arise when secrets collide.