Sharp-eyed fans of the BBC's hit reality show The Traitors believe they have uncovered a major clue hidden in plain sight, one that could foreshadow a dramatic upcoming twist. The series, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, has already delivered shocking revelations, but viewers are now convinced the answers are literally on the bookshelf.
The Mysterious Bookcase Clue
Throughout the current series, the camera has repeatedly panned to a bookcase in the Scottish castle, prominently featuring a volume titled 'Who's Who 1934'. This deliberate focus has not gone unnoticed by the show's dedicated audience, who have taken to social media platform X to dissect its potential meaning.
One viewer speculated: 'Am guessing this book has a list of who already knew who and who is related to who.' Another questioned, 'Why do they keep showing this book?' while a third asserted confidently, 'This book keeps being shown. I'm pretty sure the game plan is right there for the taking... 19 assumed "Faithfuls", 3 known "Traitors", 4 actual Traitors.'
Secret Traitor and Hidden Relationships Exposed
The speculation comes hot on the heels of other major reveals in the game. In a recent episode, viewers finally learned the identity of the first-ever secret Traitor: Fiona Hughes. The local government worker from Swansea, known for her 'lovely' and 'bubbly' demeanour, was unveiled in the iconic red clock room.
Fiona had secretly accepted the role from Claudia Winkleman in the first episode, vowing, 'I will do my best to be as treacherous as possible.' Her reveal left fellow Traitors Stephen Libby and Rachel Duffy in disbelief, with Rachel admitting the new addition made her 'nervous'.
The shocks continued with the surprise banishment of personal trainer Ross Garshong during a morning roundtable. Moments later, fellow contestant Dr Ellie Buckley dropped a bombshell, revealing that Ross was actually her boyfriend. This confirmed viewer suspicions that had been brewing since the pair were seen acting familiarly on the train in the first episode.
A Pattern of Pre-Existing Connections
Ross and Ellie's secret relationship marks the second confirmed hidden connection among the contestants. It was previously revealed that Judy Wilson and Roxy are mother and daughter. Furthermore, Ross had already come under scrutiny on day one for knowing another player, Netty Österberg, from over a decade ago.
Mike Cotton, Creative Director at Studio Lambert, explained to the Daily Mail that while BBC bosses were aware of some tenuous social media links, they did not warn the players, wanting to capture their natural reactions on screen.
With a pattern of undisclosed relationships emerging and a cryptic book repeatedly highlighted, fans are now on high alert. The 'Who's Who 1934' book could be a symbolic hint that the true web of connections between the players is the ultimate key to unmasking the Traitors.
The Traitors continues on BBC One and iPlayer on January 8 at 8pm.
