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Traitors UK Viewers Seize on 'Secret Traitor' Clue as Photo Links Two Contestants

A spin-off set detail alongside viewer sleuthing is reshaping perceptions of fairness and transparency in the BBC series.

Overview

  • Fans say a backdrop on Traitors: Uncloaked appears to reveal Harriet as the hidden player after framed portraits showed three known Traitors and her image together.
  • Online sleuths surfaced a June 2024 group photo showing Ross and Ellie together from a since-deleted Instagram post, fueling claims of a pre-existing connection.
  • Producers acknowledged they did not alert two contestants who recognized each other on arrival, with Studio Lambert’s Mike Cotton saying the choice aimed to capture genuine reactions.
  • Early episodes have already delivered a first overnight elimination, the series’ initial banishment, and a contestant’s departure after roughly two days, intensifying theories about unseen alliances.
  • Separate fan analysis suggests round-table seating may space Traitors apart, leading some to name Harriet or Jade as possibilities, while a British Vogue column raises concerns over unconscious bias in early targeting.