In a shocking turn of events on tonight's episode of The Traitors, contestant Amanda was banished from the castle after a rare tie-breaking procedure. The round table vote ended in a deadlock between Amanda and Reece, leaving host Claudia Winkleman to introduce the 'Chest of Chance' to decide their fate.
Each player was given a closed chest, with only one containing a shield. Claudia explained that an empty chest meant immediate banishment. Reece described the situation as 'so unsettling' as the pair prepared to open their boxes. In a tense moment, Amanda opened hers to find it empty, while Reece burst into tears upon discovering a shield.
After revealing she was a Faithful, Amanda said her goodbyes, leaving remaining players gobsmacked. Viewers took to social media to express their shock, with one calling it 'crazy' and another saying, 'A chance banishment. The drama!' Many fans expressed disappointment at Amanda's departure, having admired her strategic gameplay.
This marks only the second time in the show's history that a banishment has been left to chance. The previous instance occurred during The Celebrity Traitors last year, when a tied vote between Mark Bonnar and David Olusoga led to a similar tie-breaker game.
Tonight's episode also saw Maz murdered by the Secret Traitor Fiona in plain sight, adding to the drama. The series continues to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as the remaining players navigate deception and alliances.
