The Traitors is set to reveal the identity of the “secret traitor” when the series resumes tonight (7 January). For the fourth series of the BBC’s hit reality show, producers introduced a new twist – a secret traitor whose identity is unknown to the regular traitors, the faithfuls, and the viewing audience.
Speculation has been rife, with several candidates emerging as favourites. Thanks to the secret traitor’s interventions, multiple contestants can already be ruled out: Maz, James, and Reece have appeared on lists of potential murder victims. Two faithfuls, Ben and Netty, have been murdered, while faithful Judy and traitor Hugo were banished. That leaves 13 remaining contestants, but some are more viable than others.
Psychologist Ellie, 33, is a leading suspect. Many viewers claim her handwriting matches the murder list, and strands of long blonde hair in obscured shots may match her hair. Ellie is also the only contestant to have uttered the phrase “secret traitor”, leading some to believe she may have slipped up.
Fiona, a 62-year-old Welsh local government officer, has drawn suspicion for appearing confused during the first challenge. Fans speculate she was playing dumb, with one writing: “I’m 100 per cent sure that Fiona is the secret traitor. It plays on last year’s idea that the Welsh accent is the most trustworthy.”
Other top suspects include Roxy, a 32-year-old recruiter who entered hiding the fact that Judy (now banished) was her mother; Jade, a 25-year-old PhD student whose rattled expression and handwriting have been cited; and Ross, a 28-year-old postman who is the favourite among bookmakers. The secret traitor will be revealed in tonight’s episode.
