Overview
- BBC disclosed the identity of the previously concealed Secret Traitor in the 7 January episode, with the player immediately entering the Traitors’ circle.
- The series 4 twist kept contestants and viewers in the dark while the hidden player issued nightly murder shortlists that guided choices.
- Contestants’ on-screen reactions and a burst of social media discussion followed, reflecting producers’ aim to rebalance power inside the game.
- Betting interest grew around contestants, with OLBG reporting Amanda Collier as a 2/1 favourite to win.
- The show continues to draw large audiences, with reports of nearly 6.4 million watching the launch live on BBC One.