Viewers of The Traitors have been left stunned by what they are calling the greatest episode to date, after last night’s instalment (8 January) served up a showdown between two Traitors that has gripped the nation.
Season four of the UK series introduced a Secret Traitor, revealed as 62-year-old Welsh player Fiona after just four episodes. While some fans complained the reveal came too early, the latest episode proved producers knew exactly what they were doing.
In episode five, Fiona publicly turned on fellow Traitor Rachel in a confrontation that shocked contestants and viewers alike. The drama began when Amanda was banished after a dramatic tie-break roundtable, having confided in Rachel earlier that day that she was a retired detective. When Rachel shared this news, Fiona immediately accused her of lying.
Gasps echoed through the kitchen as Fiona accused Rachel of being a Traitor, with their ally Stephen exclaiming: “The castle’s descended into craziness.” Roxy said she was “shooketh”, adding: “Fiona, I did not see this coming whatsoever!” Fiona told cameras she resented Rachel’s power among the Faithfuls, saying she wasn’t a “team player”.
The episode ended with a cliffhanger as the two came face-to-face in the turret, where they meet nightly to murder the Faithful. Fans are on tenterhooks to see Rachel’s reaction. One viewer wrote: “Possibly the best moment I've ever seen on television. Haven't breathed since.” Another declared it a “peak TV moment”.
The Traitors continues on BBC One at 8pm on Friday (9 January).
