In the recently released episode 3 of Million Dollar Secret, which debuted on Netflix on March 26, 2025, Lauren made a pivotal move by stepping down from her position as the secret millionaire. In an emotional moment, she revealed to her fellow contestants that she could no longer bear the burden of deception.
This revelation elicited mixed reactions. While some contestants supported Lauren’s honesty, others—namely Sydnee, Corey, Chris, and Jaimi—grew wary of her intentions, leading them to plot her elimination. Feeling the pressure of being targeted by this alliance, Lauren described the impending elimination dinner as “the worst dinner yet.”To complicate matters, Samantha had covertly aligned with Lauren to strategize against Sydnee. Reflecting on their plan, Lauren expressed concerns about her fate, fearing that failure would result in her departure from the game.
“This is the worst dinner yet. If this last-minute plan doesn’t work, I’m going home,”she lamented.
Why is Lauren in the Crosshairs of Competition?
Initially, Lauren was the first participant assigned the role of secret millionaire this season. Despite her best efforts, she became overwhelmed with the responsibilities associated with this role. In the second episode, after completing her secret agenda, she opted to withdraw, feeling relieved to no longer have to maintain the pretense.
Upon returning to the group in episode 3, Lauren directly confessed her identity as the first millionaire, stating that her departure stemmed from her distaste for lying to her fellow players. While some cast members applauded her for this courageous revelation, others, including Sydnee and her allies, viewed her actions with suspicion.
The following morning, host Peter Serafinowicz announced that a new secret millionaire would be selected from the contestants, leading to Phil being chosen for the role. Despite his new status, Phil expressed disappointment, believing that achieving millionaire status later in the game would have been more advantageous.
Following the appointment of the new millionaire, Lauren noticed a shift in Sydnee’s behavior, suspecting that she may be the newly deemed millionaire due to the fear mirrored in Sydnee’s expressions—feelings that Lauren once experienced herself.
Lauren began sharing her suspicions about Sydnee with other contestants, aiming to rally support against her. However, Sydnee interpreted this targeting as unjustified and began to strategize Lauren’s elimination for her alleged manipulative tendencies.
In a revealing moment during episode 3, when Corey sought details about Lauren’s time as millionaire, she withheld information, asserting her desire to keep certain strategies close to her vest. This reluctance further fueled skepticism among her peers, particularly from Sydnee and Corey, who expressed suspicions about Lauren’s role in the game through their confessionals.
As the episode progressed, the trio of Sydnee, Corey, and Jaimi discussed their plan to eliminate Lauren, given her status as a formidable player and the uncertainty surrounding the new millionaire’s identity. They collectively concluded that if they could not clarify the millionaire’s identity, Lauren would become their target for elimination.
Episodes 1 through 3 of Million Dollar Secret are currently available for streaming on Netflix, with new episodes expected to premiere on April 2, 2025.