The Power 2026: this error already betrays the accomplice

The semi-final of The Power 2026 started under high tension. After Jordan’s shock elimination and Beverly’s qualification for the final, the rules completely change on W9. This time, the Power Player is a mysterious player hidden among 40 portraits of celebrities displayed in the villa. But most importantly, a scene right after the selection of the accomplice changes the investigation: Manon immediately raises suspicions from several Players and Jonathan seems convinced that she is hiding something.

The vinegar trap puts Manon under pressure

This season, Kaos has introduced many new elements, and this semi-final is no exception.

Who is the accomplice of the mysterious player?

The new rule of the mysterious player completely alters the candidates’ reference points. To find out who has been chosen as an accomplice, the semi-finalists must drink a glass in front of everyone. If the glass contains vinegar, it means they are not accomplices. If it contains water, then they have been chosen.

While all the candidates react immediately to the taste of vinegar, Manon remains surprisingly calm. A reaction that immediately intrigues several Players. Just designated as the accomplice of the mysterious player, she quickly becomes the center of suspicion.

Jonathan on Manon’s trail

Jonathan, who has established himself as one of the most formidable investigators of this season 3 of The Power, remains particularly attentive to her behavior. For him, this reaction is not insignificant. From the first minutes of this semi-final, he places Manon on his priority list of suspects.

An immense pressure for the candidate, who had never before played such an important role in the game.

The mysterious player manipulates the entire investigation

While the Players try to understand what is happening, the mysterious Power Player observes the scene from the power room. And the chaos in the villa seems to suit him perfectly.

Who is the mysterious player?

For this new rule of The Power 2026, 40 portraits of personalities have been installed in the villa. Among them: Benoît, Jean-Édouard, Nikola Lozina, Maëssane, Jessica Thivenin, Giuseppa, and Nathalie Marquay. The true Power Player is hidden among these faces.

Suspicions and strategies

The theories start flying in all directions. Jonathan begins to establish his own list by eliminating some profiles he deems impossible. But he remains extremely cautious and prefers to keep his hypotheses secret, especially because he knows that everything can still change at this stage of the game.

After her secret meeting with the mysterious player, Manon tries to confuse the clues to make her strange reaction to the vinegar forgotten. A strategy that partially works, as suspicions gradually shift towards Laura. But Jonathan, on the other hand, doesn’t release the Manon trail.

Beverly unintentionally protects Manon

Unbeknownst to her, Beverly becomes one of Manon’s best allies in this investigation.

Already qualified for the final after stealing Julien Tanti’s power, Beverly actively participates in strategic discussions and naturally directs suspicions towards Laura. A theory that greatly benefits Manon, as she has almost nothing to do to protect her secret.

Meanwhile, the alliance between Jonathan and Laura becomes increasingly fragile. Both promise to lead the investigation together, but mistrust remains prevalent in this semi-final where no one can truly trust anyone.

Jonathan still believes that Manon plays a role in this new game. And as the investigation progresses, he represents a major threat to the accomplice of the mysterious player.

Where to watch the episode of May 21 of The Power?

The free replay of the May 21 episode of The Power is available on M6+.

The continuation of the semi-final and the new revelations around the mysterious player are also accessible in preview with M6+MAX before the broadcast from Monday to Thursday at 17:40 on W9.