Eagle-eyed fans of the hit BBC reality show The Traitors have uncovered a significant spoiler for the upcoming episode, thanks to an accidental slip from a former contestant. The star was forced to delete a social media post after revealing key details about the show, which airs tomorrow evening.
The Accidental Revelation
The drama unfolded when Linda, a participant from the previous series of The Traitors, confirmed she would be appearing on the companion Uncloaked podcast on Friday, 13th January 2026. In a now-deleted TikTok exchange, a fan asked her: "What questions did Harriet ask? I thought we hadn’t seen Harriet’s yet?!"
Linda proceeded to reply, disclosing not only the content of Harriet's questions but also a shock bombshell query she posed. This direct revelation gave away pivotal events from the episode filmed in advance, breaking the show's carefully maintained secrecy.
The Uncloaked Pattern Problem
Linda's simple confirmation of her Uncloaked appearance has caused a stir among the show's dedicated fanbase. Observant viewers have noted a clear pattern: the guests on the post-show podcast consistently match the theme or fate of contestants in that evening's main episode.
One fan shared their theory online, stating: "I knew Fiona would go tonight when I saw the guests were two ex-Welsh contestants and a Welsh traitor." Their prediction proved correct. Similarly, the episode where a secret couple—Ross and Ellie—was revealed featured a secret couple from a prior series on Uncloaked.
"It’s crazy to me that such a well-sealed show is putting results up there in plain sight?!" the frustrated viewer added.
Implications for Show Secrecy
This incident highlights the challenge of maintaining suspense for a pre-recorded series with a live companion show. While Uncloaked guests are given early access to episodes to inform their commentary, their mere appearance has become a spoiler in itself.
The latest cliffhanger saw contestants Harriet and Matthew approach the Traitors, Rachel and Stephen. Matthew was seen asking to be recruited before the screen faded to black. Linda's deleted post has now potentially undermined the tension for the resolution of that scene and Harriet's mysterious questions.
This is not the first time the podcast's guest list has hinted at outcomes, prompting calls from fans for the production to be more careful to preserve the surprise that is central to The Traitors' success.
