The Traitors returned with a dramatic new series on Wednesday night, introducing 25 contestants but immediately eliminating three before they reached the castle. Among the remaining 22 hopefuls was Charlotte from London, who has adopted a fake Welsh accent as part of her game strategy.
Charlotte, a 32-year-old business director, confessed to the camera that she is pretending to be Welsh because she believes it is one of the most trustworthy accents. She said, 'In a game where we need people to trust each other, I need an accent that people can trust.' However, her plan hit an early snag when she met Elen, a genuine Welsh translator from Cardiff.
Viewers took to Reddit to express their confusion, with one user calling the tactic 'bizarre' and another saying, 'Can't get over how stupid this pretending to be Welsh thing is. Literally no benefit, will just show you're a liar.' Some found humour in the situation, noting the irony of her immediately meeting a Welsh speaker.
Despite the criticism, some viewers saw potential in the strategy, with one remarking, 'Pretending to be Welsh with a Welsh speaking translator on the show is a brilliant setup.' The Traitors continues tonight at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
