From Winner to Analyst: Jake Brown's Traitors Prophecy
Jake Brown, the triumphant winner of The Traitors season three, accurately predicted the downfall of the Faithfuls in the dramatic Celebrity Traitors finale that aired on BBC One. The 28-year-old reality star, who now serves as a judge for the 2026 Scope Awards, shared his prophetic analysis with Metro ahead of the celebrity edition's conclusion.
Brown secured his own victory alongside fellow Faithful Leanne Quigley, with the pair splitting an impressive £94,600 prize pot. His masterful gameplay included identifying fellow contestant Linda Rands as a Traitor from the very first round table, noticing her subtle reaction to host Claudia Winkleman's address.
The Faithfuls' Fatal Flaw
In the celebrity finale, comedian Alan Carr emerged as the shock victor, defeating remaining Faithfuls Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga. Brown had previously told Metro that the Faithfuls' collapsing strategy would prove their undoing, a prediction that came to pass with devastating accuracy.
'It's helped them, selfishly, get to the final, but in terms of the collective, it's not helped the other Faithfuls,' Brown explained, highlighting how Nick and Joe's decision to keep their cards close to their chest ultimately backfired when Nick turned on Joe at the final moment.
The reigning champion noted that banished Faithful Kate had been completely unaware of Nick's theories about Cat and Alan, demonstrating how poor communication cost the Faithfuls dearly. 'More Faithfuls as a whole could have banded together sooner, and even 'got Alan out by now,'' Brown reflected.
The Psychology of Playing The Traitors
Brown described the experience as humbling, revealing he'd bonded with fellow contestants over their shared realisation that identifying Traitors proved far more challenging than anticipated. 'Alan Carr is just Alan Carr,' Brown noted, explaining how the comedian's naturally nervous giggling made him particularly difficult to read as a potential Traitor.
The former winner also emphasised the role of luck and perfect timing in navigating the game successfully, something Paloma Faith discovered to her cost when she became an early casualty. Brown described the game as fundamentally 'selfish', where players ultimately compete for themselves rather than the collective good.
Beyond the Game: Representation and Recognition
The Traitors has transformed Brown's life in multiple ways, providing him with a platform to share his experiences living with cerebral palsy in a meaningful way. 'I've had so many messages from people saying: 'I feel seen. I feel heard. It's nice to see someone like myself on screen,'' he shared, hoping his visibility will encourage other shows to follow suit.
His newfound profile has led to his appointment as a judge for the Scope Awards, a charity dedicated to ending disability inequality. With 1 in 4 people in the UK living with a disability, Brown described his involvement as an 'honour' and hopes to inspire young people who 'lack confidence' to recognise they can 'achieve great things in life, no matter what barriers or limitations.'
The awards celebrate disabled community achievements across nine categories including Media Moment, Celebrity Role Model, and Workplace Champion. Metro serves as the official media partner for the 2026 ceremony.
Meanwhile, Alan Carr revealed his £87,500 prize will benefit Neuroblastoma UK, a children's cancer charity close to his heart. The comedian emotionally shared that he hoped viewers wouldn't 'feel so bad that I killed all those national treasures' once they understood his charitable motivation.
Celebrity Traitors is available to stream on BBC iPlayer for those who want to revisit the dramatic conclusion or analyse the gameplay for themselves.
