The moment of truth is almost upon us. After a week of intense speculation, viewers of the BBC's hit reality show The Traitors will finally discover the identity of the Secret Traitor in tonight's episode, airing at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
Unmasking the Prime Suspects
The show, hosted by the inimitable Claudia Winkelman, returned with a bang on New Year's Day, delivering one of the most heated roundtables in its history. Since then, eagle-eyed fans have been dissecting every frame, claiming to have spotted a fatal error that could unravel the game. Metro has delved into the most compelling theories from its readers to pinpoint the mystery player in the red cloak.
One of the most popular suspects is the psychologist, Ellie. Suspicion was first aroused when fans uncovered an old LinkedIn connection between her and fellow contestant Ross, a 37-year-old personal trainer from London. Ross had left supportive comments on her professional posts, suggesting a pre-existing relationship. This theory gained traction after viewers like Karen Forgham and Josh Murphy claimed Ellie "gave away" her secret role in a recent interview, with Linda Evans wondering if mentioning it was part of her covert mission.
The Chatty Contender and The Legal Eagle
Another name high on the suspect list is Fiona, the 62-year-old local government officer from Swansea. While her chatty nature has won fans, her demeanour has raised eyebrows. Steve Etheridge noted she "mentioned two traitors' names out the blue" and appears "in there without a care in the world," seemingly unbothered by the threat of murder or banishment. Frances Mayes echoed this, observing that Fiona spoke in riddles to the camera and showed no concern about securing a protective shield.
Then there's Harriet, the former criminal barrister and crime novelist. Her stunning performance at the last roundtable, where she almost single-handedly orchestrated the banishment of Hugo, demonstrated a sharp mind. However, for many, that very skill has made her a suspect. "Harriet, she was absolutely adamant Hugo was a traitor. I think she may have played her trump card far too soon," theorised Ben Wood on Facebook. Antony Sheppard added fuel to the fire by claiming her picture was featured on the wall with other traitors during Saturday's aftershow programme.
Odds, Frames, and Final Predictions
The betting odds reflect the uncertainty. According to the latest figures, Fiona leads at 2/1 (33%), followed by Amanda at 4/1 (20%) and Jessie at 5/1 (17%). Harriet sits at 6/1 (14%), with Ellie further back at 10/1 (9%).
Ross also remains in the frame, quite literally. The personal trainer has repeatedly found himself implicated in the Traitors' schemes, with nearly every murder plot seemingly pointing back to him. While he insists he is being set up, some fans believe this could be a clever double-bluff. Pat Plant's theory that the Secret Traitor "has to be someone tall" also points directly to the ultra-fit Ross.
With the fourth series airing new episodes on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, the tension is at its peak. All episodes are available to stream on BBC iPlayer after broadcast. The only way to know for sure is to tune in tonight for the big reveal.
