Speculation surrounding a secret alliance between two contestants on the hit BBC show The Traitors has reached fever pitch after a seemingly revealing on-air conversation. Faithfuls Jessie and James have become the centre of fan theories, with viewers convinced they share a hidden connection beyond the game.
'Our Game' Slip Fuels Romance Rumours
During a private chat at the end of Thursday's episode, James appeared to let crucial details slip. Discussing their strategy, he told Jessie, 'Our game rests on this moment, do you know what I mean?' This choice of words, heavily emphasising partnership, followed an earlier exchange where Jessie questioned, 'But if it isn't us, how did they know about Adam?'
Fans were quick to pounce on the language. One viewer noted on social media, 'James and Jessie talk an awful lot about 'us' and 'our.' They know each other - I'm sure of it.' The pair were dissecting how suspicion would now fall away from them, after the Traitors' gamble to murder Adam paid off. He was without a shield, while both Jessie and James had protection.
Suspicions of a close bond first emerged when Jessie was seen jumping into James's arms during a task and expressing how 'so proud' she was of him. Their consistent use of collective pronouns has only added fuel to the theory that they are either in a secret relationship or are siblings working in tandem.
Mystery of the Second Scroll Debunked
Meanwhile, another major fan theory about a hidden twist in the series has been officially debunked. Eagle-eyed viewers of the companion show Uncloaked had noticed a second, unopened scroll on the table beside banished contestants, sparking rumours of a bombshell revelation yet to come.
However, The Sun has reported that the scroll's purpose is far simpler: it reveals the already-known secret relationships in the castle—mother and daughter Judy and Roxy, and boyfriend and girlfriend Ross and Ellie. This revelation does not always make the final edit of Uncloaked, explaining the scroll's persistent presence.
Despite the explanation, the scroll had sent social media into a spin, with fans passionately debating its contents. Comments ranged from, 'There HAS to be a big twist coming up' to 'WHAT ELSE IS GOING TO BE REVEALED?'
Fallout from a Deadly Gamble
The latest episode saw builder and ghost hunter Adam murdered after Traitors Rachel and Stephen correctly guessed he was the one without a shield. The tense roundtable that followed culminated in the banishment of Sam, who was revealed to be a Faithful, leaving the prize pot at £54,250.
As the game enters its final stages, the focus remains firmly on the dynamics between the remaining players. Whether Jessie and James's connection is romantic, familial, or simply a very close strategic partnership, their every word is now under intense scrutiny from a captivated audience, proving that in The Traitors, the off-screen drama can be just as compelling as the on-screen deception.
