Devoted viewers of the hit BBC reality series The Traitors have issued a direct plea to programme bosses, urging them to stop a spin-off show from inadvertently revealing major plot twists. The controversy centres on Traitors: Uncloaked, the companion show hosted by Ed Gamble, which fans argue has developed a predictable and spoiler-heavy pattern in its guest line-ups.
The Uncloaked 'Spoiler' Pattern Revealed
Traitors: Uncloaked airs on BBC One immediately after the main episode, gathering recently eliminated contestants and celebrity guests to dissect the latest drama from the Scottish castle. However, the issue arises at the close of each Uncloaked episode, where host Ed Gamble previews the guests for the following night's instalment. Sharp-eyed fans have noticed that these announced guests frequently hint at which contestant is next to be banished or murdered.
One fan detailed the theory on X (formerly Twitter) on 10th January 2026, explaining how the thematic linking of guests acts as a giveaway. They cited the example of Welsh singer Charlotte Church and former Welsh Traitor Amanda being announced as guests for the Friday episode of Uncloaked. Their appearance was teased at the end of Thursday's show, leading some to correctly deduce that Welsh contestant Fiona would be the next to leave before her elimination episode had even aired.
The fan's post elaborated further, stating: "They have themed guests, and the pattern is too obvious. Mark was on after Amanda got banished by chance, because he was banished by chance too. The other guest was Fozia, murdered face to face… just like Maz." They concluded with a direct appeal to the BBC: "It’s crazy to me that such a well-sealed show is putting results up there in plain sight?!"
Viewer Reaction and Divided Opinions
The claim sparked significant agreement online. One viewer replied simply, "Agreed. Not subtle," while another admitted, "Really wish I hadn't read this!" A third commented on the significance of the find, stating, "This is huge actually."
However, not all viewers backed the spoiler theory. Some questioned whether the pattern was truly revealing information that wasn't already apparent from the main show. One person argued, "How was Fozia a spoiler when we literally knew whoever was going out was going to be murdered face to face though?" Others suggested that most people wouldn't see the Uncloaked guest line-up before watching the corresponding main episode.
To this, the original poster countered, explaining the spoiler is often unavoidable: "Ed literally said join us tomorrow with Charlotte and I immediately made the Welsh connection. Plus, the guests are right there in every episode description, and originally I looked so I’d know if I wanted to watch or not!"
Fallout from Fiona's Banishment and a Bold New Deal
The latest main episode, which aired on 9th January 2026, saw the dramatic banishment of Traitor Fiona following her aggressive attempts to implicate fellow contestant Rachel. Despite Fiona's exit, Rachel remains under suspicion. Faithful Harriet revealed in a confessional, "Rachel is my number one suspect and the person I will be keeping my eye on."
The episode also featured a stunning cliffhanger involving contestant Matthew. After discovering the Traitors planned to murder Jessie, Matthew used his opportunity in the confessional booth to propose a high-risk deal. He asked the hidden Traitors to refuse an upcoming seduction offer from host Claudia Winkleman, murder Jessie as planned, and then seduce him at the next opportunity. The episode ended before the Traitors could respond, leaving viewers to wait until next week to learn if Matthew's daring pact has been accepted.
As the series continues, the debate around Uncloaked's format raises questions about how companion shows can enhance, rather than undermine, the suspense of the main event. Fans are now watching closely to see if the production team will adjust their guest announcements in response to the widespread feedback.
