Roxy Wilson, a contestant on the hit BBC series The Traitors, has publicly addressed her dramatic exit from the show after being "murdered" in Thursday night's episode, just shy of the grand finale. The 32-year-old recruitment worker shared her thoughts in her first interview since leaving the castle, expressing contentment with her journey despite missing out on a potential share of the six-figure prize pot.
Roxy's Reflections on Her Traitors Experience
In the interview, Roxy admitted that while she would have "loved" to reach the final, she feels proud of her achievements on the show. She stated, "To be honest, I'm kind of happy, because it only gets so much harder. I think I've got as far as I could. I would have loved to have got to the final, but it was just always my aim to get as far as possible, so I’m really proud." She emphasised that she wouldn't change anything about her experience, highlighting the joy of meeting new people and sharing the adventure with her mother, Judy, who also competed as a contestant.
The Secret Mother-Daughter Dynamic
Early in the series, Roxy revealed to viewers that Judy was her mother, a fact they kept hidden from other contestants. She explained the strategic advantage of this secrecy, saying, "Yes, to have that moment [to tell them] and see the shock on their faces would have been great, 100%. I was happy because I had managed to get one over on the Traitors, as they hadn’t established and figured out that relationship." Roxy added that she maintained this secret even after Judy was "murdered," believing it protected her from suspicion, as others might assume one of them was a Traitor.
Fan Backlash Over Missing Footage
However, fans have noted a significant change in Roxy's exit compared to previous episodes. Typically, Faithfuls who are banished or murdered are filmed discovering the identities of the Traitors on the spin-off show Uncloaked, but this scene was omitted from Thursday's broadcast. Instead, the episode focused on teasing the Chests of Chance, building suspense for the finale to reveal whether Stephen is a lone Traitor or if he and Rachel have succeeded together.
This editing decision sparked complaints on social media, with viewers expressing frustration over missing Roxy's reaction. One fan wrote, "I can’t WAIT to see Roxy’s reaction on Uncloaked when she learns who the Traitors are. Truly one of the worst players ever bless her," while another demanded, "Uncloaked you better get the footage of Roxy finding out Rachel and Stephen are traitors on my screen RIGHT NOW. I've already been robbed of seeing her face in the final!" Additional comments criticised the omission, speculating that Roxy might have been embarrassed to learn her close friends were Traitors.
Looking Ahead to the Finale
Despite the controversy, Roxy remains positive about her time on The Traitors, calling the experience "so good" and appreciating the unique opportunity to bond with her mother. The show continues to air, with the next episode scheduled for tomorrow at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, where fans hope to see unresolved moments addressed.
