Jade Scott, a finalist on the BBC reality series The Traitors, has opened up about the devastating loss of her mother and sister. During a dinner party hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the 25-year-old PhD student from the West Midlands revealed that her mother and sister were both found dead in 2018.
Speaking emotionally to her fellow contestants, Jade said: 'My parents got divorced when I was seven, my mum moved back to Hong Kong, she had a kid and then in 2018 they were both found dead.' She added that she has had to rebuild herself since that point and is proud of how far she has come.
Jade shared that if she wins the prize pot, she would like to buy a home of her own. The revelation came during a segment where contestants discussed what they would do with the money, which has been described as one of the most touching moments in the series' history.
In a private conversation with the camera, Jade elaborated on her loss, stating that it has affected her deeply and made it difficult for her to let people in. Fellow contestants commended her bravery, with Traitor Stephen Libby praising her and Matty Hyndman apologising for upsetting her earlier.
The Traitors final airs tonight, Friday, January 23, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 8.30pm. Jade is among six remaining contestants vying for the prize, alongside Faraaz, Jack, James, Stephen, and Rachel.
