Secret Story Afrique 3: Mayana Vlehi replaces Stéphanelle behind the scenes of the production

The first images of the third season of Secret Story Afrique were unveiled on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Jean Michel Onin remains the presenter, while Mayana Vlehi replaces Stéphanelle as co-host. Vlehi, an Ivorian with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing, is making her debut in the pan-African reality TV production. Early online reactions have reassured some viewers, who are waiting to see whether she can win the public’s lasting support.