It has been a full year since the dramatic conclusion of The Traitors UK Season Three, where army veteran Leanne Quigley and footballer Jake Brown revealed their true loyalties as Faithfuls and decided to share the prize fund. As fans eagerly await the launch of Season Four, we look back at the contestants who captivated the nation and explore where their lives have taken them since leaving the Scottish castle.
From Castle to Spotlight: Life After The Traitors
For some contestants, the show has been a springboard into the public eye. Linda Rands remains a standout fan favourite, even earning praise from actor Tom Hiddleston. She has fully embraced her new-found fame, appearing in commercials and sharing her adventures on social media, from holidays in Switzerland to spotting her face on flags at Glastonbury.
The show's joint winners have prioritised family. Leanne Quigley used her share of the winnings to fund her wedding to fiancée Sophie Jones and further IVF treatment. The couple now have twin boys. Fellow winner Jake Brown fulfilled his promise to take his wife Shannon on a holiday and support his parents. He continues to advocate for cerebral palsy awareness and is rumoured to be a contender for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.
New Careers and Championing Causes
Several cast members have leveraged their platform for new professional ventures and philanthropy. Former diplomat Alexander Dragonetti now hosts a Friday night series on Classic FM called Trust Me, It’s A Classic. His reflection on his late brother inspired fans to donate over £70,000 to the charity Mencap. He has also interviewed high-profile figures like Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Ex-barber Tyler Smith has become a vocal campaigner for Crohn’s & Colitis UK, sharing his personal experience with Colitis. He aims to fundraise and train for a marathon. Meanwhile, Minah Shannon co-hosted on BBC Radio 1 and took part in The Traitors Prom at the BBC Proms, sharing the stage with presenter Claudia Winkleman.
Social Media Success and Personal Milestones
Other contestants have found success in different arenas. Anna Duke, famously banished after rejecting a seduction letter, has amassed over 36,000 TikTok followers after moving to London, where she shares sustainable fashion tips. Francesca Rowan Plowden, who reached the final, graced the cover of Country Homes Magazine and has appeared on This Morning.
The youngest contestant, Freddie Fraser, graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Politics and International Relations and is pursuing a career in TV and radio presenting. Rev Lisa Coupland has maintained her role as a priest but stays in close touch with castmates Linda and Alexander, even attending Alexander's wedding, proving the bonds formed in the game were genuine.
As a new cohort of 22 contestants prepares to enter the castle for Season Four, the legacy of Season Three's players endures. They have shown that life after the intense deception of the game can be rich with new opportunities, family joy, and meaningful advocacy, keeping them firmly in the hearts of the British public.
