Fiona Hughes, the oldest contestant on The Traitors 2026, has been revealed as the show's secret traitor. The Welsh local government officer, 59, was unmasked by fellow traitors Rachel Duffy and Stephen Libby, and now joins them in the turret to plot murders.
Fiona, who applied for the show for the first time, said she was drawn to the psychological aspects of the game. 'I think it's the most authentic reality TV show,' she said. 'Because it's a game which requires a lot of tact and a lot of psychological manoeuvres, it just appealed to me.'
Her strategy involves using her chatty and warm personality to gain the trust of other contestants. 'My job involves getting people to trust in me so that they can move forward with their lives,' she explained. 'I'm a trustworthy person, and people naturally warm to that. I think I'm a good judge of character as well.'
Fiona hopes to win the potential prize fund of £120,000 to help her retire comfortably. She has stated that being confrontational is not part her game plan, instead focusing on building genuine connections with her fellow contestants.
