This Tuesday, April 23, Secret Story returns to TF1. A few hours before tonight’s prime, Benjamin Castaldi, who has long presented this legendary reality TV program, gave his point of view on the 2024 version of the show. And the least we can say is that he’s not really a fan…
Secret Story is therefore making its big return to the channel from this Tuesday evening. But the program has evolved… From April 24, the cult reality TV show will then have a daily, broadcast at 5:30 p.m. every day, except Sunday. So here we go again for a brand new season where we will see candidates evolve, who all have a secret that they try to hide as long as possible.
This daily Secret Story, will allow you to follow what happened in the house of secrets, so as not to miss any of the twists and turns. Friday will be the day when we will know the name of the eliminated candidate. The loser of Secret Story will be announced at 6:30 p.m. but the entire debrief part will be followed on the TF1+ platform so as not to disrupt the channel’s programs too much.
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Changes that do not please the former presenter of Secret Story
If Secret Story has changed in form, with this daily news and other broadcast times, the show will also be very different in substance, aiming for a more family audience, avoiding the trashy scenes and provocations to which the program had accustomed us. Another major upheaval: the famous voice of the show, played by Dominique Duforest since 2007, has just been replaced.
Benjamin Castaldi, who has long presented Secret Storyeven participating in its launch since he was there from season 1, had kept silent until nowt… But a few hours before the launch of Secret Story season 12, he finally said everything he thought about this new version of the show.
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The cash words of Benjamin Castaldi
The ex-host, now a columnist for TPMP, spoke on X and pulls no punches to criticize the 2024 version of Secret Story. “We are gathered here to pay a final tribute to Secret Story“he writes on X, adding: “Today, we mourn the loss of his historic voice and his historic host, key elements who gave life and soul to this adventure.”
Always with the same confidence and a lot of bitterness, the one who has not presented this show for 10 years already, outbids : “The host who brought this show to life (…) was not a simple presenter, but a true master of ceremonies (…). He warmly welcomed the participants and was able to create a unique bond with the public, making each season memorable. (…) As we bid farewell to the voice and host who contributed so much to its success, we also celebrate Secret Story’s lasting impact on the television landscape. May [leurs] memories (…) continue to inspire and entertain, even in the silence of their absence.”
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