Viewers of the hit BBC reality series The Traitors have been left stunned after uncovering compelling evidence that two contestants were not strangers when they entered the game.
Photo Proof Emerges of Pre-Show Connection
Online detectives have unearthed a photograph that appears to show contestants Ross and Ellie together on a work trip in 2024, long before filming for the show's fourth series began. The image, originally posted by an Instagram account called '@damospersonaltraining', has since been deleted. In the snap, Ross can be seen with his hand on Ellie's back as they pose with colleagues during what was described as a 'team outing'.
This discovery has sent the show's fanbase into a frenzy, with many questioning whether the pair are a couple, friends, or simply former work associates. The revelation casts their on-screen introduction in a new light. In the series premiere, which aired last week, the duo – both from London – were seen chatting familiarly on a train headed to the Scottish castle. Many fans noted at the time that their interaction seemed unusually comfortable for a first meeting.
Mounting Evidence of a Hidden History
The plot thickened further when it was revealed that Ross and Ellie had both holidayed at the same hotel in Tenerife. According to a report by The Sun, the pair posted holiday snaps from the identical location after filming wrapped in May 2025.
Adding another layer to the mystery, eagle-eyed fans spotted that Ross had 'liked' a post shared by Ellie on the professional networking site LinkedIn back in July. It remains unclear if this interaction occurred before or after their time in the castle. The mounting connections have led many viewers to accuse the pair of having an unfair advantage in the high-stakes game, where trust and deception are paramount.
Fan Reactions and Show History
On forums like Reddit, the fan reaction has been intense. One viewer commented on the pair's initial scene, stating: 'Their initial scene did have a fake energy. If you live in London and someone else says they do too, especially when you're young, you wouldn't be surprised! It's not like both living in Cornwall or Grimsby or something.'
Another speculated: 'They could be a couple potentially- I did see Ellie react when Netty recognised Ross.' A third added a keen observation: 'She glances at him when everyone is sitting in a group after traitors are chosen just at the end of the edit, just a split second but looks like she's checking his reaction to what's being said.'
This is not the first time The Traitors has been embroiled in controversy over pre-existing relationships. The current series has already seen the dramatic banishment of Judy, whose secret daughter Roxy is also a contestant vying for the £120,000 prize. Judy was voted out in a record-breaking roundtable, receiving 16 votes in what was described as the greatest display of herd mentality yet seen on the show.
When asked if she would change her strategy, the 60-year-old child liaison officer said: "I don't think so, but I would have loved to have stayed longer. I didn't have a strategy. I just thought there's no point in changing myself. I'm just going to play the game the best I can play it and enjoy it and have some fun, and that's what I did."
As the investigation into Ross and Ellie's connection continues online, fans are left wondering what other secrets the castle walls might be hiding and how this revelation will impact the treacherous game ahead.
