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In the latest episode of BBC One’s The Traitors, the “secret traitor” was finally unmasked, with Fiona joining her fellow conspirators Stephen and Rachel in the castle’s turret. Unlike the traditional green cloak worn by the other traitors, Fiona stood out by donning a red cloak, marking a significant departure in the show’s presentation. Since the opening episode, when presenter Claudia Winkleman selected her, Fiona had been covertly working within the group, wielding special privileges including the authority to create the shortlist of players eligible for elimination by the other three traitors.
This dramatic reveal comes on the heels of previous events, notably the elimination of the first traitor, Hugo, who was voted out at the round table. The episode also spotlighted a personal connection between contestants, with psychologist Ellie disclosing that she was romantically involved with Ross, who became the third player banished from the competition. Ellie has yet to disclose her relationship to the other participants but expressed to the camera an intent to avenge Ross’s departure. Ross himself admitted during his exit interview that he had harbored suspicions about Ellie, revealing that despite her being his “safe space,” he doubted her trustworthiness because she had been distant during their private moments.
Fiona’s reveal unfolded early in the episode as she removed the hood of her vibrant red cloak before addressing Stephen and Rachel with the words, “I was wonderful, wasn’t I?” Her fellow traitors applauded her for the skillful deception she maintained throughout the game. Fiona cheekily remarked, “Hollywood is beckoning. I can feel it,” reflecting her confidence after keeping her identity hidden from the other contestants. This season introduced a twist by concealing the identity of the fourth traitor from both the contestants and viewers alike until this point, adding a new layer of suspense and allowing the audience to engage more actively in trying to identify the traitor.
The 62-year-old local government officer was clearly thrilled to meet the other traitors after several episodes. She complimented her new allies, saying, “If the devil could have cast his net, he couldn’t have picked a better three.” However, the integration of a new traitor into the existing group was not without tension. Rachel expressed apprehension that Fiona’s arrival might disrupt the dynamics and threaten their positions, especially after Fiona revealed she had played a role in voting out Hugo. The former traitor Hugo himself voiced his discontent about the secret traitor twist, joking that he “does not require middle management.” The presence of a secret traitor shifted the power balance within the game, as only Fiona had comprehensive knowledge of all contestants’ true allegiances, complicating the strategy for the other traitors.
Viewers were surprised by the early timing of this reveal, as previous episodes had hinted the secret traitor would remain concealed longer. While producers had not publicly detailed how long the secret traitor’s identity would remain under wraps, many speculated on social media that Hugo’s unexpected elimination accelerated the disclosure. Since its premiere on New Year’s Day, The Traitors has drawn a strong audience, with an average of 6.4 million viewers for the first episode and 5.8 million for the subsequent ones. These figures are expected to rise as catch-up viewers on platforms like iPlayer are included. Notably, a celebrity edition of the show last autumn, featuring Alan Carr and Sir Stephen Fry, was highly successful, attracting over 15 million viewers
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