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To not get the Traitors

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BigKnickersSize18 · 21/01/2026 08:57

I'm listening to Scott Mills who has Harriet Tyce on. I know her primarily as an author. They're going on about it as if it's Operation Mincemeat. It's a telly game show not life or death.

I have watched it a few years ago and am not fussy. It's just another vehicle for people to be famous I guess.

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ValueofNothing · 21/01/2026 09:45

It's absolutely fine to not like or "get" any TV show. I enjoy Traitors but of course not everyone's going to like it.

Shedmistress · 21/01/2026 09:45

Dontcallmescarface · 21/01/2026 09:19

It's the OTT nonsense that irks me " tonight 1 of you will be murdered" err no you won't because that's illegal. 1 of you will be out of the game, nothing more, so stop with the " I'm too scared to sleep" dramatics.

They dont really murder people. Its just a game.

RaraRachael · 21/01/2026 09:42

I've never watched it and have no interest in it but I hate when discussions about it are held on programmes I'm listening to.

Purlant · 21/01/2026 09:33

I’m not sure it’s a stepping stone to get famous any more than any other game show. I couldn’t name a single previous winner or contestant! I don’t love it or hate it, it’s something to watch whilst cooking dinner, sometimes I skip the boring bits, but overall it’s generally a bit of fun.

Wonderknicks · 21/01/2026 09:31

I think it's great that we are having TV that different generations are watching together. I didn't watch it until series 3 but am hooked now. I don't watch any other "reality" TV, so this is my only vice 😂. I sometimes feel a bit bewildered about why so many people like Strictly, but it's just not my thing, and that's OK!

AyrshireTryer · 21/01/2026 09:30

Not everything is for you.

Ohthatsabitshit · 21/01/2026 09:27

My children and husband love it, I’m not so bothered. I find it really sweet how they get all excited and watch it and discuss it so seriously though.

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 21/01/2026 09:19

But it’s ok op not to like things others do. You don’t need to be a sheep, I mean I can’t be arsed with any soaps or strictly. And that’s ok too.

scrimblescramble · 21/01/2026 09:19

I'm another person who doesn't like it. A load of old tosh. Tried to get into it but was bored within the first 2 minutes

Dontcallmescarface · 21/01/2026 09:19

It's the OTT nonsense that irks me " tonight 1 of you will be murdered" err no you won't because that's illegal. 1 of you will be out of the game, nothing more, so stop with the " I'm too scared to sleep" dramatics.

BlueJuniper94 · 21/01/2026 09:18

Miloarmadillo2 · 21/01/2026 09:16

We love it, and it’s so unusual now to have something that everyone watches live and talks about the day after.

I agree re shared experience but that's exactly why it's a shame it bores me rigid.

Eta: I do like Claudia's outfits but FAR too much makeup, it's distracting

PinterandPirandello · 21/01/2026 09:18

Meh - you don’t have to like it but I’m sure you can appreciate that millions do.

Miloarmadillo2 · 21/01/2026 09:16

We love it, and it’s so unusual now to have something that everyone watches live and talks about the day after.

Deathby · 21/01/2026 09:15

Ha, you're the only other person on the planet who doesn't like it. Each to their own and all that but I don't understand why people get so obsessed by it.

starryeyess · 21/01/2026 09:13

We love it, it's so much fun with all the twists and turns. It takes a bit of time to get going though.

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