Two Sundays in a row, Occupation Double Panama ended without an elimination. Who is on the hot seat now, and why fans are losing patience with the format.
For the second Sunday in a row, Occupation Double Panamá ended its episode without naming an elimination, leaving the decision hanging into the following week instead. Fans noticed immediately, and they are not happy about it.
The show's new twist hands the final call to two of the most recent arrivals in the villa rather than to the group that has lived through the season so far, a reversal of how eliminations have normally worked on the franchise.
Who is on the hot seat this week
Two contestants are in a vulnerable position heading into the next decision, and the people choosing their fate only met them a few episodes ago.
| Contestant | Status this week | Who decides |
|---|---|---|
| Brian | On the hot seat | Recent arrivals Alanna and Émilie |
| Alexis | On the hot seat | Recent arrivals Alanna and Émilie |
The pick is notable mostly because of who is making it. Last week, newcomers who had barely settled in were already handed enough influence to send home a fan favorite, a move that reshuffled the villa's power balance faster than most seasons manage.
Why fans are pushing back
Twists have always been part of this franchise's DNA, but the complaint circulating this week is simple: a twist works when it surprises once, not when it becomes the new routine. One comment on the backlash thread, carrying over 420 likes, summed up the mood with four words: "Dimanche = Élimination !!!"
For a show built around a Sunday night ritual, two straight weeks without a resolved elimination disrupts the one beat audiences count on. Whether the production keeps this format for the rest of the season, or returns to a clean Sunday result, is still an open question.
For the full picture of the season so far, this complete guide to Occupation Double Panamá 2026 tracks every episode, and this weekend's elimination preview covers what is coming on Sunday, October 4.
