The identity of the elusive Secret Traitor on the BBC's hit show The Traitors has been the subject of intense speculation since the new series began on January 1. After the latest episode aired on Saturday, January 3, which showed the red-cloaked mystery figure meeting regular Traitors Rachel Duffy and Stephen Libby, fans have been scrambling for clues. While the official reveal is scheduled for the next episode on Wednesday, January 8, a compelling case points squarely to one contestant: Fiona.
The Art of Misdirection: Fiona's Masterful Gameplay
While other contestants like Ellie and Harriet have drawn suspicion, Fiona's strategy stands out for its subtlety and effectiveness. The key to her suspected role lies not in overt declarations, but in a brilliantly executed technique: stirring the pot while deftly redirecting blame onto others. This classic Traitor manoeuvre keeps her hands clean while advancing her agenda.
The first major clue emerged in the aftermath of Ben's murder. Contestants had deduced that a Traitor must have been present when Ben suggested people should look at Ross if he was killed. Fiona was the one to raise this point the following morning. Crucially, however, she claimed she had 'forgotten' the exact details and asked Jessie to recount the story to the group. This allowed the damaging information to enter circulation without directly linking Fiona to its source, a move that protected her from immediate suspicion.
Planting Seeds and Using Scapegoats
Fiona's tactics became even clearer during her analysis of fellow contestants' behaviour. She openly questioned the changed demeanours of Hugo and Rachel—who were later confirmed as Traitors—suggesting she already knew their secret identities. To avoid taking ownership of this bold accusation, she attributed the insight to Amanda, saying Amanda had advised her to watch for those who acted differently since the train journey.
This scapegoating strategy proved highly successful. At the roundtable, the resulting confrontation was directed at Amanda, not Fiona. Hugo's parting shot, claiming Amanda was 'playing a good game', further solidified the misdirection, leaving several faithful now eyeing Amanda with distrust. Fiona managed to cast suspicion on both the known Traitors and an innocent Faithful, all while appearing to be merely relaying someone else's observations.
The Final Piece of the Puzzle
The 62-year-old local government officer from Swansea has even confessed to the camera about her deceptive approach. She stated her intention to fool people into believing she is 'sweet and innocent', a direct admission of her duplicitous role in the game. Combined with her pattern of indirect accusation and blame-shifting, this paints a convincing picture of a player executing the Secret Traitor role with precision.
History on The Traitors shows that the most successful villains are those who manipulate others into speaking for them, thereby creating a layer of insulation. Fiona's actions throughout the series so far perfectly mirror this winning formula. While the BBC will deliver the definitive answer on January 8, the evidence built from her sneaky habits provides a strong and logical case for Fiona's hidden allegiance.
