In a dramatic turn of events during the final of The Traitors, contestant Rachel made a critical error that could have jeopardised her chances of winning. After securing a shield and ensuring her safety, Rachel thanked her fellow players for sparing her, but then blurted out: 'If I were a faithful, I would have murdered me.' She quickly corrected herself to 'If I were a traitor', but the damage may have been done.
Social media erupted with reactions to the gaffe. One viewer wrote: 'Slip of the tongue. Will it cost Rachel?' Another expressed frustration: 'You're telling me she played the most masterful game of Traitors all for her to get to the final and act like this??!!!!! Rachel what are we doing?'
Rachel, who has been a traitor alongside Stephen since the start, survived the roundtable vote that saw Faithful James banished. Fans have praised the duo for their gameplay, with one saying: 'I absolutely love them. Ten out of ten, no notes. The best team of Traitors we've ever had.' Another added: 'The only acceptable ending for me is for Rachel and Stephen to win as traitors.'
The series has also boosted host Claudia Winkleman's profile, leading to her own BBC chat show. She said: 'I can't quite believe it and I'm incredibly grateful to the BBC for this amazing opportunity. I'm obviously going to be awful, that goes without saying, but I'm over the moon they're letting me try.'
