Traitors Fans Uncover Potential Winner Clue in Contestant's Social Media Blunder
As the gripping fourth series of the BBC's Traitors reaches its dramatic conclusion tonight, fans are buzzing with speculation after uncovering what they believe is a major clue to the winner. The discovery stems from a contestant's Instagram post that may have inadvertently revealed the outcome weeks before the finale airs.
The Final Showdown Approaches
Tonight's final episode, airing on Friday, January 23, will see the remaining contestants battle for victory. Four Faithfuls – James, Jack, Jade, and Faraaz – and two Traitors – Stephen and Rachel – are still in the competition, though not all will survive to the end. The previous episode concluded with a tense cliffhanger, as James and Rachel each received identical votes for banishment, leaving their fate to chance. Presenter Claudia Winkleman offered them two boxes, one containing a shield and the other empty, with the programme fading to credits as they opened them.
The Social Media Slip-Up
Despite the suspense, eagle-eyed fans think the winner may have been confirmed on social media months ago. Personal trainer Jack Butler, a Faithful contestant, mentioned earlier in the series that if he won the show, he would propose to his girlfriend on a holiday. Remarkably, last July, he did exactly that, asking for her hand during a romantic getaway to Santorini, as reported by the Daily Record.
Before the series began, Jack disclosed his proposal plans, stating: "I also have secret plans. I'm planning to propose to my partner, so it'd be nice to spend a bit of money on that, maybe taking her somewhere nice." He reinforced this during a castle dinner party, telling fellow contestants he'd already bought a ring but wanted to arrange a lavish location for the proposal, funded by his potential winnings. With production for The Traitors understood to have concluded around June 2025, the timing aligns perfectly.
Instagram Evidence Sparks Fan Theories
Jack's Instagram post, now buried beneath fitness clips and Traitors-related content, features several photographs from the Greek getaway. The final image shows the couple beaming against a stunning sunset backdrop, with his fiancée displaying her engagement ring as Jack holds her hand and gazes down at it with a smile. His caption read: "Greetings from Santorini! Just had the BEST week of my life with my new Fiancée. Here are some photos of all the delicious Greek food (healthy and naughty) that I had whilst I was away. And a photo of me with the 2 loves of my life at the end... Kay... and white chocolate Nutella pancakes."
Fans have quickly spotted this potential slip-up, with one commenting beneath the post: "You said, at the dinner party in the castle, you'd propose to your gf if you won...????! Pray tell!!" Another viewer noted on X: "The way we know Jack wins because he got engaged on a boat abroad and posted photos of it." However, some have countered this theory, pointing out that contestants don't receive their prize money until after the show ends, suggesting Jack might have simply splurged in anticipation of a future windfall.
Awaiting the Final Verdict
As viewers tune in tonight to see who emerges victorious in the finale, this social media blunder has added an extra layer of intrigue to the already suspenseful show. Whether Jack's post is a genuine clue or a red herring remains to be seen, but it has certainly fuelled fan discussions and theories across social media platforms.
