The January 3 episode of The Brain marked a turning point in the competition, with heightened tensions, risky strategies and a high-pressure elimination duel. A look back at the highlights that shook up the campus.
A tense elimination duel
While all eyes are on Nicolo to find out which candidate he will nominate to join him in the elimination duel, the verdict finally falls. Reluctantly, he chooses to confront Eddy, assuming he is capable of beating him. Everyone advances cautiously, fearing giving a wrong answer that would seal their fate. But in The Brain, a turnaround quickly happened. So who will win, Nicolo or Eddy? Which candidate will have to leave the adventure? The answers are in the free replay of the January 3 episode available on M6+.
Despite the strategies, the elimination of the candidate caused strong emotion on campus, calling into question existing alliances and triggering strong tensions. The clans are then split up, looking for new allies to secure a place in the game.
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A new alliance for Carla and Mélanie
For Carla and Mélanie, this elimination is an opportunity to bounce back. Having become the targets to be killed since their strategy to oust Jonathan was revealed, they seek at all costs to protect themselves by rallying other candidates to their cause. “We may be two blondes, but we have clear ideas”assures Carla, ready to do anything to strengthen their position in the game.
However, the other candidates are not fooled and remain suspicious of their real intentions. “They use me at any time”confides one of them.
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Vivian and Solène: a romance that divides
As alliances reform, Vivian decides to focus on her own goals. It is now time for him to try his luck with Solène. “I’m trying everything for everything”he reveals, before kissing her.
If Solène seems flattered, the timing is bad. The atmosphere on campus is tense and this rapprochement could be poorly received by certain candidates. Furthermore, Solène remains undecided, torn between the friendship she has for Vivian and the emotion she felt when he placed his lips on hers. For Thomas, it is clear that Solène and Vivian would form a very beautiful couple, as they are so similar.
Complicated rules of the game
As tensions reach their peak, the dean introduces a new twist to the competition. From now on, only two candidates will be able to become brains of the day. But the candidates are still unaware that a new rule will change the course of the adventure.
The two brains of the day thus learn that they are not going “form the Alpha team together, but be adversaries”. The candidate whose team wins the confrontation will win 4,000 euros in their kitty, while the losing brain will automatically be sent to an elimination duel, accompanied by a member of their team.
An opportunity to regain power
For Carla, this new rule is a challenge, but also an opportunity: “I loved being the mastermind”. But the competition promises to be tough, with formidable opponents like Vincent and Jonathan. Will she succeed in keeping power to protect her alliance with Mélanie?
The suspense remains: who will be the two masterminds of the day and how will their decisions influence the rest of the adventure?
Discover the strategies, tensions and eliminations in the free replay of the January 3 episode, available now on M6+.
