Jake Brown, who won the third series of The Traitors alongside Leanne Quigley, has revealed he is backing the Traitors to triumph in tonight's final. The project manager believes Rachel Duffy and Stephen Libby have played a 'blinder' so far and could become the first duo of Traitors to win the show.
Speaking on behalf of BetWright Casino, Jake praised Rachel's social skills, noting she has taken a leadership role despite the usual tendency for Traitors to stay in the background. He also highlighted how she supported Stephen, who initially struggled with pressure but has grown into his role and deflected suspicion onto others.
Jake, a Faithful winner, admitted it is hard to root for the Traitors but said they would be fully deserving. 'They've not had luck on their side, they've come this far purely through good, strategic gameplay,' he said, adding that the loss of strong Faithfuls Harriet Tyce and Jessie Roux was a blow.
Elsewhere, Jake, who has cerebral palsy, expressed interest in competing on other shows, including Strictly Come Dancing. 'I'd love to give that a go,' he said, noting he wants to inspire others with disabilities. The Traitors final airs Friday at 8.30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
