Matty Hyndman, the Faithful contestant from the hit BBC series The Traitors, has candidly discussed a significant regret following his dramatic banishment from the show. The television star believes his failure to act on crucial opportunities might have prevented the Traitors from continuing their deceptive game and could have dramatically altered the outcome of the competition.
A Missed Opportunity with James
Hyndman's departure occurred in a shocking twist where the remaining Traitors cleverly manipulated the game by giving James a ceremonial dagger that carried a double vote. Knowing that James was firmly convinced Matty was a Traitor, they orchestrated his banishment. Reflecting on this pivotal moment, Matty now admits he should have worked much harder to persuade James of his innocence as a Faithful.
'Not trying to convince James that I wasn’t a Traitor,' Hyndman told Metro when asked what he would do differently. 'I was just like: "Fine, think I'm a Traitor", I didn't try to pull him aside and say: "Listen, come on, I'm not a Traitor. What can I do to convince you?".'
Evidence Left Unused
Beyond the failed persuasion attempt, Matty revealed another substantial regret: not being more vocal during his final roundtable discussion. He had gathered what he describes as 'a lot of evidence against Stephen', one of the Traitors, but chose not to present it forcefully.
'I regret not bringing all of that to my last round table and just going for it with [him] and seeing if I could possibly persuade someone to go with me,' Hyndman confessed. He expressed disappointment at not going in 'all guns blazing' against Stephen, which might have shifted votes and exposed the Traitors earlier.
Strategic Moves and Ultimatums
Just before his banishment, Matty had created a memorable moment by confronting the Traitors in the church confessional and issuing an ultimatum, urging them to recruit him into their turret. He has since explained that this desperate move was driven by fear of being murdered if he wasn't recruited.
Hyndman claimed he had a detailed plan ready: if recruited as a Traitor, he intended to enter breakfast and announce he was 'sitting on some information', subtly hinting that Rachel was next on the recruitment list. This strategic play could have disrupted the Traitors' alliance and changed group dynamics significantly.
Game Tensions and Suspicions
The episode featuring Matty's exit was filled with heightened tension as the final approached, with contestants competing for a potential £120,000 prize. After Matthew revealed he was a Faithful upon banishment, suspicions among remaining players intensified dramatically.
Faithful contestant Faraaz Noor directly confronted Rachel, suggesting she might be a Traitor alongside Stephen. 'I think it might be Jade or Stephen, and I think the other might be you,' Faraaz stated. Rachel calmly deflected the accusation with a joking remark about how she would have eliminated him earlier if she were a Traitor.
Traitors' Fragile Alliance
In the Traitors' turret, the alliance between Rachel Duffy and Stephen showed visible strain as they approached the final stages. Stephen expressed his anxiety about their pact, seeking reassurance they would reach the end together.
'I just need to know now that we are going to make it to the end,' Stephen told Rachel. She responded by reaffirming her promise while acknowledging the need for strategic protection of their alliance. Despite this, Stephen revealed lingering doubts to the camera, questioning whether Rachel might be secretly working against him.
Despite his premature exit, Matty expressed pride in how far he progressed in the challenging game. The Traitors continues to captivate audiences with its psychological gameplay and unexpected twists, concluding its latest episode on BBC One and iPlayer.
