Devoted viewers of the hit BBC show The Traitors are buzzing with a new theory, convinced that contestant Ellie is concealing more than just her secret connection to fellow player Ross.
The Telling Admission
The speculation ignited during Friday night's mission, broadcast on January 9, 2026. The cast split into teams, navigating the woods of Ardross castle to answer probing questions about each other. When asked who the 'blandest' contestant was, the unanimous verdict was Ellie.
Reacting to the label in a confessional, the psychologist showed remarkable composure. She told the cameras: 'I got blandest of them all. Fair enough. I've come in here with so many secrets. Of course I'm coming across as a little bland. That's fine. Keeps me going through, I'll take it.'
Viewers Spot a Crucial Clue
While it was already revealed that Ellie and Ross had a hidden relationship, her use of the word 'secrets' – in the plural – immediately set off alarm bells for the show's keen-eyed audience.
Fans quickly took to social media to dissect her comment. One viewer, Matt, pointed out the significant phrasing on X. Another, @GoobRoob, tweeted: 'How many secrets have you got Ellie?! Thought the most interesting thing you had about yourself was Ross.' User @YouBearsssssss simply wondered, 'what else is she hiding?'
Tom added to the chorus, writing: 'Blandest of them all… but soo many secrets,' accompanied by a detective emoji, perfectly capturing the viewers' newfound suspicion.
A Tense Episode of Power Plays
The episode was filled with high drama elsewhere. Harriet, Matthew, and Traitor Rachel won a coveted opportunity to speak privately to the Traitors, leading to a bold power move from the relatively unknown Matthew.
This followed the dramatic banishment of the secret Traitor, Fiona. Her exit was secured after a fierce attack led by Rachel at the roundtable, which culminated in a fiery confrontation during Thursday's episode. Fiona publicly accused Rachel of being a Traitor and lying about another contestant's past.
In her emotional farewell speech before leaving the game, Fiona stated: 'I came in here to prove that women of a certain age should be listened to, and I feel as if I've been listened to... You may be very surprised to hear that I am a traitor.'
The mystery deepens as fans now question what other revelations Ellie might be guarding. The Traitors continues on BBC One and iPlayer on January 14 at 8pm.
