Richard Osman has revealed an editing trick used by producers of The Traitors, suggesting a major twist is on its way. The former TV producer and Pointless host explained that editors often downplay certain contestants early on if they become significant later.
Speaking on his podcast The Rest is Entertainment, Osman said: “Oftentimes you will go light on someone in the edit because you know that they’re a big player later on.” Co-host Marina Hyde noted that this means “there’ll be more coming”.
The comment came after Faithful Matthew made a bold move in the January 9 episode, asking the Traitors to recruit him. The creative director from Edinburgh had flown under the radar until then, but his request was accepted in principle by Traitors Rachel and Stephen in the January 14 episode, though they plan to betray him later.
Fans have debated the wisdom of Matthew’s strategy. One Reddit user warned: “He’s just outed himself as a capable strategist… If Rachel and Stephen seduce him, they effectively make him the most powerful traitor. Why would they do this?”
