Everything about OD Panamá 2026: the full cast, who has been eliminated week by week, the couples to watch, the format twists and when to watch.
Occupation Double is back for its twentieth season, this time in Panamá, and it is already one of the most talked-about editions in years: eliminations pushed to Monday, newcomers deciding the fate of people they just met, three new girls landing in week 4 and a villa full of shifting alliances. This is your one-stop guide to OD Panamá 2026, updated every week as the season unfolds.
- Season: the 20th edition of Occupation Double, filmed in Panamá
- Hosts: Alicia Moffet and Fred Robichaud, their fourth season together
- Premiere: Sunday, September 6, 2026, with 13 singles
- When to watch: Sunday to Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on Noovo, every episode on Crave
- Eliminated so far: Maxim, Alexa, Brian and Amélie
- Still in the game: 18 candidates, including 3 new girls who arrived in week 4
Who is still in the villa
The full cast, updated after every elimination. Eliminated candidates are greyed out, and this week's three newcomers are marked as new.
| Candidate | Status | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
 Zhara | In the game | Split the girls into two groups after the Guatemala getaway with Alexis. |
 Rebecca | In the game | Jacob says she is still his first choice. |
 Emma | In the game | First kiss with Billy, now doubting his intentions. |
 Sabrina | In the game | Enzo's surprise pick for the tuna fishing date. |
 Imane | In the game | Knew Jacob before the show, a detail fans keep debating. |
 Alexandrie | In the game | Pulled off a secret mission that fooled the whole house. |
 Émilie | In the game | Arrived in week 2 and helped decide Brian's fate. |
 Alanna | In the game | Arrived in week 2 alongside Émilie. |
| EEngie | New | New in week 4. 24, from Amqui, model. |
| MMathilde | New | New in week 4. 25, from Laval, clinical nurse. |
| JJuliette | New | New in week 4. 26, from Rimouski, jewelry entrepreneur. |
 Billy | In the game | The house's most talked-about strategist. |
 Jacob | In the game | Sat at the week 3 deliberation table. |
 Mathieu | In the game | Season's first kiss, with Alexandrie. |
 Enzo | In the game | Stung by Emma and Billy's kiss. |
 Alexis | In the game | Stayed in week 2 after Brian stepped aside. |
 Alexandre | In the game | Part of the new wave of boys. |
 Tristan | In the game | Patient, low-key game. |
 Amélie | Eliminated | Out in week 3, at her own request. |
 Brian | Eliminated | Out in week 2, asked to let Alexis stay. |
 Alexa | Eliminated | Out in week 1, star of Cereal Gate. |
 Maxim | Eliminated | Out in week 1. |
Week by week: every elimination and twist
This season has rewritten the elimination rulebook. Here is how we got here.
| Week | What happened | Who left |
|---|---|---|
| Premiere, Sept. 6 | 13 singles arrive in Panamá. No red carpet this year, a format choice production kept from last season. | None |
| Week 1 | Four new boys arrive and are handed the decision on which girl leaves, without ever having met them. Cereal Gate becomes the first meme of the season. | Maxim, Alexa |
| Week 2 | Alanna and Émilie arrive and must choose between Brian and Alexis. The result lands on Monday at 6:30 p.m. instead of Sunday, and fans push back hard. | Brian |
| Week 3 | Alexis and Zhara get the Pepito card in Guatemala. Jacob and Mathieu sit at the deliberation table. Billy and Emma share a first kiss. | Amélie |
| Week 4 | Engie, Mathilde and Juliette join the villa. | To be confirmed on Sunday, Oct. 4 |
"Rendez-nous nos éliminations du dimanche. Ça n'a plus de saveur si vous l'enlevez."
A fan reacting to the delayed eliminations, as reported by Narcity
Couples and connections to watch
| Pair | Where things stand |
|---|---|
| Jacob and Rebecca | Kissed again in week 3, and Jacob keeps calling her his first choice. |
| Billy and Emma | First kiss in Billy's dressing room in week 3. Emma now wonders if he calls every girl his first choice. |
| Mathieu and Alexandrie | The season's very first kiss, and still one of its steadiest connections. |
| Enzo and Emma | Enzo's main interest, until the Billy kiss pushed him to pick Sabrina for the tuna fishing date. |
| Imane and Jacob | Not a couple, but they knew each other before the show. Some viewers see an unfair head start. |
The format changes everyone is talking about
Three twists define OD Panamá. First, newcomers decide: twice already, people who had just arrived chose who stayed. Second, the Sunday cliffhanger: elimination nights have ended without a name, with the result revealed the next day, which fuelled the Brian backlash. Third, the Pepito card, which in week 3 let two candidates shape the elimination without knowing it.
The upside for production is suspense. The downside, judging by the comments, is that the most loyal fans miss their Sunday ritual. Our weekly preview, who could leave this Sunday, breaks down what to expect next.
Podcasts and debriefs
Two shows now compete for the post-episode conversation. The official OD podcast is hosted this year by Jessica Roux and Rosemarie Santerre, after production brought it in-house. Rémi Desgagné, who used to welcome eliminated candidates, now runs his own weekly debrief, Ça reste entre nous, on YouTube. Fans tend to follow both.
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Sign up for free →After the villa: where OD candidates end up
For many candidates, the real story starts after the show. Occupation Double has become one of Quebec's biggest launchpads for creators, a trend we unpack in what happens to OD contestants after and why OD creates real careers.
Several creators represented by One Way came out of the franchise, starting with Ines Lalouad and Stevens Dorcelus, winners of OD dans l'Ouest. Today they work with brands like Sephora, Nespresso, Maison Perrier and Marshalls, and their latest campaigns are on our projects page. Brands who want to reach the OD audience can talk to our team.
Every OD Panamá article, in order
Frequently asked questions
When does OD Panamá air?+
Sunday to Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on Noovo. Every episode is also available on Crave.
Who hosts OD Panamá 2026?+
Alicia Moffet and Fred Robichaud, in their fourth season together as hosts.
Who has been eliminated from OD Panamá?+
Maxim and Alexa in week 1, Brian in week 2 and Amélie in week 3. The next elimination night is Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Who are the new candidates on OD Panamá?+
Alanna and Émilie arrived in week 2. Engie, Mathilde and Juliette joined in week 4.
Why are eliminations no longer on Sunday?+
Production has ended several Sunday episodes on a cliffhanger and revealed the result the next day. It has not announced a permanent change, and the delays have drawn strong reactions from fans.
Which OD candidates work with One Way?+
One Way represents several creators who came from Occupation Double, including Ines Lalouad and Stevens Dorcelus, winners of OD dans l'Ouest.
This guide is updated after every elimination. Episode details: Noovo Moi, HollywoodPQ, Showbizz and Narcity. See you Sunday.
