In a jaw-dropping off-screen reunion, Fiona Hughes left fellow contestant Reece Ward utterly stunned by revealing her true allegiance on The Traitors. The dramatic confession unfolded during the show's BBC Two Unlocked spin-off, following another high-tension episode of the hit reality series.
A Night of Dramatic Exits
The revelations came after a dramatic Friday night episode that saw both players exit the game. Reece Ward, 27, was brutally murdered by the Traitors in what they described as a 'mercy killing' following an emotional few days. Shortly afterwards, Fiona Hughes, 62, was banished at the roundtable.
Fiona's banishment came just hours after she made a bold move, publicly accusing her rival, Rachel Duffy, of being a Traitor in front of the entire cast. This accusation followed Thursday's episode, where 7.3 million viewers saw Fiona challenge Rachel over a secret about former player Amanda Collier's past as a Metropolitan Police detective.
The Shocking Unlocked Reunion
When the duo met face-to-face on The Traitors: Unlocked, Reece was still in the dark about the Traitors' identities. He shared his suspicions, guessing that Jack, Ellie, and Rachel were the deceitful players. When Fiona probed him about her own status, Reece confidently stated he believed she was a Faithful.
The moment of truth arrived when the Welsh local government advisor from Swansea calmly admitted, 'I am a Traitor.' Reece's reaction was one of pure disbelief, exclaiming 'No, you're not!' as he raised his hands to his head. He referenced her earlier betrayal of another player, Hugo, saying, 'You said about Hugo – you stabbed Hugo in the back.'
Fallout and Final Words
Following her banishment in the main game, Fiona addressed her fellow contestants with a poignant statement. 'I came in here to prove women of a certain age should be listened to, and I feel I have been listened to,' she said. Thanking the group, she added the bombshell: 'You may be very surprised to hear that I am a Traitor!'
The episode also highlighted the cutthroat nature of the game. Fellow Traitor Stephen broke down in tears after voting to banish Fiona, calling the betrayal 'part of the game.' A triumphant Rachel Duffy, having survived Fiona's accusation, declared, 'I won the battle, but I need to win the war.' Reece later confessed to having had no real game plan during his time in the competition, reflecting on the shocking revelation that reshaped his view of the game.
