The thrilling conclusion to the reality series Million Dollar Secret unfolded on April 9, 2025, with the release of episodes 7 and 8. The finale, titled Get Rich or Lie Trying, marked the end of Sydnee’s competition journey, as she was eliminated after being outmaneuvered by Cara, the secret millionaire. Cara strategically influenced the guest activity to undermine Sydnee’s position in the game, leading to her unexpected exit.
Reflecting on her elimination, Sydnee expressed her thoughts candidly:
“Of course, I was the easy choice to take out because I’m the bigger threat. I’m really proud of how well I’ve done.”
In her post-elimination commentary, Sydnee recognized the importance of confidence in gameplay. She stated that her experience taught her she did not need to “play small”or “dim any shine”to accommodate others. Proud of her performance, she admitted that she would have made the same decision to eliminate herself, viewing her strong presence as both a strength and a liability.
The Tactical Betrayal: A Closer Look at Episode 8
In the lead-up to her elimination, host Peter Serafinowicz revealed a critical twist: losers of the guest activity would face elimination. Cara, who was on Sydnee’s team during the challenge, intentionally sabotaged her performance, hoping that Sam and Corey would also target Sydnee. Her strategy proved successful, culminating in Sydnee’s departure from the competition.
Despite being allies, Cara perceived Sydnee as a threat and chose to risk their collective safety in the challenge to eliminate her. Aware that Sam and Corey had better connections with her, Cara calculated that the duo would safeguard her, leaving Sydnee vulnerable. At the elimination dinner, Peter instructed Sam and Corey to vote for the contestant they believed was “most likely to have the money.”
During the deliberation, Sydnee defended her position, revealing her aversion to demonstrating weakness. Ironically, she lamented her reputation as a “strong player,”as it made her an obvious target. When challenged by Corey to reveal one lie she had told, Sydnee disclosed she had voted for Lydia, further complicating her standing.
When it was Cara’s turn to justify her gameplay, she asserted her honesty throughout the competition:
“I can’t lie. I still have yet to lie to you guys,”she articulated.
Emphasizing the value of integrity, Cara claimed the experience was one of the “coolest opportunities ever.”In a moment of candor, when Sam queried her what she would do with $1 million, Cara replied that she would quickly reveal it, admitting she couldn’t manage such an emotional burden alone.
Following the heartfelt pleas from both contestants, Sam and Corey faced an agonizing decision. While Corey wrestled with his choice, Sam took a decisive stand, leading to Sydnee’s elimination. As Peter announced her departure, Sydnee left with a poignant remark:
“I had this great line about looking like a million dollars but there not being anything in my box. And I would like to say congratulations, you have another empty box, and one of you is a really great liar.”
As she exited The Stag, it was confirmed that Cara, Sam, and Corey would progress to the final round of the competition. Ultimately, Cara triumphed, claiming the coveted $1 million prize.
Million Dollar Secret is available for streaming exclusively on Netflix, bringing viewers all the drama and intrigue of reality competition.