The identity of the Secret Traitor on BBC's The Traitors is the subject of intense speculation, with armchair sleuths analysing every clue. The twist, which sees a red-cloaked figure unknown to contestants and viewers, has added a new layer of intrigue to the series. With the early banishment of Hugo, the unmasking is imminent, likely sooner than producers intended.
Retired police detective Amanda is an early favourite among bookies. Her career in deception and covert techniques, plus her admission of a 'Jekyll and Hyde personality', make her a strong candidate. Fellow Traitor Rachel fears her, describing her as 'dangerously smart'. Hugo's parting comment that Amanda was 'better at this game than me' has fuelled suspicions of Traitor-on-Traitor betrayal.
Handwriting analysis of the scrolls left in the turret offers potential clues. The neat, feminine cursive matches slates from Roxy, Fiona and Jessie. However, the distinctive 'J' on James's name on the scroll also points to Jade, whose banishment vote for Judy bears a similar style.
Psychologist Ellie may have accidentally revealed herself during a post-round table interview, saying: 'Being more reserved can benefit you at the beginning but as the game goes on, people will question if you're just sitting and watching as a kind of secret traitor.' As the first psychologist in the UK series, she is well-equipped for mind games.
Following Ben's murder, the Faithful deduced that those in the library – Ellie, Jessie, James, Fiona and Stephen – were suspects. Stephen is already a Traitor, and James has been shortlisted. This leaves Jessie, a Hull hairdresser, who admits she can be 'brutal and backstab'. Her stammer may make her more comfortable working alone.
Other theories include a Welsh woman playing up a ditzy persona as the ultimate disguise, but the true identity remains unknown until Wednesday's episode.
