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Traitors, who do you root for?

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RetainersinSpainnotontheplane · 18/01/2026 21:43

I root for the faithfuls even if I do prefer the personality of some of the traitors.

One of my kids roots for the traitors and thinks it’s deeply weird I don’t.

So just to see if I’m actually weird…

YABU = Traitors all the way
YANBU = Go Faithfuls

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teawamutu · 20/01/2026 08:30

Odditea · 19/01/2026 22:55

I also guessed that Fiona was the secret traitor, based on how she spoke in the diary room, the cuts to her reactions to things and just because it seems obvious that they would choose the most ‘unlikely’ - aha! You would have never have guessed that it was the doddery old kindly grandmother!

Although as I saw pointed out by a columnist (can't remember which) - she's 62 and still working. Hardly Miss Marple territory. That should have been a red flag on its own.

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 20/01/2026 08:09

Fiona was barely on my radar to be honest, and I was quite disappointed when it was her, well till the next night and she went batshit.

AllIdoistidyup · 20/01/2026 06:27

I thought Fiona was almost too obvious so I had guessed someone like Jessie but then someone pointed out that they're aiming for the average viewer and not someone who reads 100 crime/thriller novels with a twist per year like I do. She kept saying things like "Ooh, you shouldn't underestimate little old me!"

Odditea · 19/01/2026 22:55

I also guessed that Fiona was the secret traitor, based on how she spoke in the diary room, the cuts to her reactions to things and just because it seems obvious that they would choose the most ‘unlikely’ - aha! You would have never have guessed that it was the doddery old kindly grandmother!

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 19/01/2026 21:29

tilypu · 19/01/2026 20:14

"I had no idea who rhe secret traitor was , I never guessed Fiona, so I can imagine it’s hugely hard, much harder in real life"

Did you not? I thought they had made it too obvious in the show who it was, based on bits they showed of Fiona speaking before it was revealed. I didn't 'know know', but she was my prime suspect.

No I’d no idea. And I think you were not in the majority.

MadisonMarieParksValetta · 19/01/2026 21:21

Usually the faithful but this season I am 100% traitor. Beacuse the faithful are fuckin shit and deserve to lose.

MargoChanningsglass · 19/01/2026 21:16

I posted earlier about this but would like to get other opinions.

When they are sitting at breakfast the last two or three who knock the door are chosen for the cliffhanger and are nearly always faithful?

Or do production edit that last knock? Surely after all this time the breakfasters would catch on its a fair bet one that wasnt murdered in last is faithful? Im possibly going mad and that's completely wrong though🤣

tilypu · 19/01/2026 20:14

"I had no idea who rhe secret traitor was , I never guessed Fiona, so I can imagine it’s hugely hard, much harder in real life"

Did you not? I thought they had made it too obvious in the show who it was, based on bits they showed of Fiona speaking before it was revealed. I didn't 'know know', but she was my prime suspect.

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 19/01/2026 18:12

I root for who I like best and is playing the best game. That’s changed in the last few days to Rachel. Who I do think is playing the best game.

the faithfuls this year are utter muppets. But as much as I say that, I had no idea who rhe secret traitor was , I never guessed Fiona, so I can imagine it’s hugely hard, much harder in real life so I’m also a muppet.

FallowF · 19/01/2026 18:01

Always lean on the traitors side but can be swayed by the personalities in each camp.

S2 with Harry, I was absolutely rooting for him to win throughout. He played a great game.

This year I think Rachel does deserve to win.

It's a hard game to win as a traitor so I think that's I'm usually on their side.

Foggytree · 19/01/2026 17:55

InnerAnger · 19/01/2026 16:57

That’s kind of what alan Carr did. Likeable and looked so guilty. But got away with it!

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This is the 1st series I've watched so not seen Alan in action, though knew he'd won of course

mcmuffin22 · 19/01/2026 16:57

I think the traitors statistically have the upper hand don't they (those who are original traitors, not the late recruited ones who always get a bad deal)? So I root for the faithfuls because I imagine it is really difficult to guess who the hell are traitors. I cannot bear Rachel but I like Stephen as he has remained pretty true to his character I think.

InnerAnger · 19/01/2026 16:57

Foggytree · 19/01/2026 15:59

I think Stephen is very clever and has great people skills. He looks very guilty all the time, has lots of suspicion on him, but somehow manages to talk people into liking him, and believing him.

That’s kind of what alan Carr did. Likeable and looked so guilty. But got away with it!

Foggytree · 19/01/2026 15:59

I think Stephen is very clever and has great people skills. He looks very guilty all the time, has lots of suspicion on him, but somehow manages to talk people into liking him, and believing him.

InnerAnger · 19/01/2026 15:58

Why have we seen so little of Jack? My daughter fancies him and needs him to have more screen time.

BirdytheHero · 19/01/2026 15:55

I can imagine her using the phrase 'calling out' with relish rather than feeling like a dick.

100%

BirdytheHero · 19/01/2026 15:54

I feel with Jade we haven't been shown many of the diary room interviews so haven't been given much sense of her thinking (beyond being quite reasonably fed up at being targeted by useless Amanda). Whereas other players are never out of the diary room. (Is it called the diary room?)

I'd like Jade, Rachel and Stephen to win- obviously impossible. I liked Adam too.

Bustedchair · 19/01/2026 15:45

Jade

HorrorAndHaagenDazs · 19/01/2026 15:35

Rooting for the traitors.

InnerAnger · 19/01/2026 15:33

I still can’t get over how Reece literally saw Stephen and Rachel plotting in front of the family tree that night, and did nothing!

teawamutu · 19/01/2026 15:30

Rachel is magnificent, Traitors for the win all the way.

Roxy is not only an aggy idiot but also a sanctimonious hypocrite - keeps harping on at James for not telling the truth but who's your mum again, love?

I can imagine her using the phrase 'calling out' with relish rather than feeling like a dick.

fantastiq · 19/01/2026 15:29

RetainersinSpainnotontheplane · 18/01/2026 21:43

I root for the faithfuls even if I do prefer the personality of some of the traitors.

One of my kids roots for the traitors and thinks it’s deeply weird I don’t.

So just to see if I’m actually weird…

YABU = Traitors all the way
YANBU = Go Faithfuls

The traitors work harder. Very often the remaining faithful get to end because they are not a threat and the worst ones. If a traitor wins its usually cos they are good. I mean Leanne winning last year.... annoying

falalalalalalalallama · 19/01/2026 15:22

JH0404 · 19/01/2026 07:11

Jade is my favourite I want her to win, but also love Stephen.

Yes, I like Jade.

Sartre · 19/01/2026 14:50

SpringBulbsPop · 19/01/2026 14:38

I’m wondering about all the secret relationships…..

Does anyone think there will be other connections between people?

For eg will Matt be Stephen’s boyfriend? Or will Jessie be Harriet’s niece?
Will Faraaaz be Maz’s son? Will Jack be Adam’s brother?

I think they’ve confirmed there are no other pairs in the show. There’s no way Jessie and Harriet are related.

CatsSleepFatandWalkThin · 19/01/2026 14:44

This series, I really want Rachel and Stephen to win. They’ve done all the hard work and totally deserve it.

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