Warning! Spoilers for The Traitors season 4 lie ahead…
The latest season of the BBC's hit competition show The Traitors is drawing to a close on Friday night, and with more twists and surprises than ever before, there's no doubt that the final will be a dramatic watch.
The popular show, hosted by style icon Claudia Winkleman, features a fresh batch of 22 contestants from across the nation, as well as a brand-new twist in the form of the Secret Traitor.
Thursday night's instalment ended on a cliffhanger, with both James and Rachel up for banishment. At the roundtable, both players received the same amount of votes after two rounds of voting, prompting Claudia to bring out the "chest of chance".
The contestant who chooses the chest holding a shield will make it through to the final. But who will it be?
© BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt BurlemWhile we attempt to patiently wait for the next episode to land, here's a list of the contestants who have found themselves banished and murdered so far…
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Roxy was murdered with just a day to go
Roxy
Roxy's chances of walking away with the cash prize were quashed when the Traitors murdered her with just one day to go until the final.
Roxy, a 32-year-old recruiter, shared her hopes of Rachel and Stephen walking away victorious upon her departure. "I would love for Stephen or Rachel to win, I think they're both amazing people and I think they've – hopefully – been faithful and honest throughout the process."
At breakfast, host Claudia revealed that Roxy was secretly the daughter of Judy, who was the first contestant to be banished from the show, leaving the remaining players shocked.
© CREDIT LINE:BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt BurlemMatthew
Although he hoped that he would be recruited by the Traitors at some point during the game, Matthew ended up getting banished before this could happen. After winning a ceremonial dagger, James led the charge against the creative director.
Confirming he was a Faithful, Matthew told his fellow contestants before leaving: "I just came in and played as myself and honestly, guys, I love games. This has been unbelievable. I hope you come visit me in Edinburgh. When Claudia made her decision, I felt the biggest sense of validation. Because, you know it, I am a faithful."
© CREDIT LINE:BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt BurlemEllie
Ellie had a dramatic exit, as after receiving the most votes from her fellow Faithful, she admitted that she had been in a relationship with previously banished contestant, Ross.
"I've had the best time. I do have a confession that I’d like to make before I go. I didn’t come in here alone. I actually came in here with my boyfriend, Ross. But don’t worry, I was honest about what’s important. I am a faithful."
© CREDIT LINE:BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt BurlemJessie
Jessie ended up murdered by the Traitors in the ninth episode, with the star admitting that she felt like she was just a "ghost" in the castle as the only one to voice any suspicions about Stephen.
She admitted on Uncloaked: "I am pleased because I had Ross back it up and then he left. I was hoping people might hop on board but no-one did really. I was a massive ghost in that castle. I was irrelevant, but I guess that's just what it is."
© BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt BurlemSam was banished after a tense roundtable
Sam
After a dramatic roundtable discussion, account manager Sam was banished from the roundtable.
While hairstylist Jessie did her best to convince her fellow Faithfuls that Stephen was a Traitor, 34-year-old Sam received the most votes.
His departure came after Sam raised suspicions in the latest challenge, when he decided to claim the only shield up for grabs.
Upon leaving the castle, he said: "What a ride. Apart from being a Billy-no-mates in the cage, I've had the best time.
"I think you're all amazing and I wish you all the best of luck, but right now I just want to go and see my wife."

Adam was murdered by Traitors Stephen and Rachel
Adam
Builder Adam was murdered by Traitors Stephen and Rachel after a challenge that saw seven players win shields. Sadly, Adam was not one of them.
On his departure, Adam said he was "happy" with how far he got in the game and said it had "been a life-changing experience".
"Everything I've learned, and every person that I've met, I've took a bit on board," he said. Referencing his love of ghost-hunting, he added: "I've been murdered. From hunting ghosts to becoming one."
© BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt BurlemThe crime writer was banished from the roundtable
Harriet
Crime writer and former barrister Harriet was banished from the roundtable after dramatically confronting Traitor Rachel earlier in the day. At the breakfast table, the 52-year-old author shared her suspicions and revealed her true occupation as a thriller writer and former criminal barrister.
Despite her attempts, Harriet failed to convince her fellow Faithfuls and was banished. As she left, the writer said: "It's a kamikaze move, I appreciate that, but I wanted to ensure you all knew who I really was.
"It seems to me that this is the only way I can get rid of any doubt over what I've said. I've given you the names, do not let this sacrifice be in vain. I am and have always been, a faithful."
© CREDIT LINE:BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt BurlemFiona
After being a 'Secret Traitor' and then joining her fellow Traitors, it was Fiona's turn to be banished after her turning on Rachel backfired. The pair accused each other at the roundtable, but the Faithful opted to vote for Fiona.
As she left, the local government officer said: "I want to say I haven't had the opportunity to grow to love you, but I do like you very, very much.
"I came in here to prove that women of a certain age should be listened to, and I feel as if I've been listened to. Thank you all for being wonderful, wonderful people. I will never, ever forget you. You may be very surprised to hear that I am a traitor."
© CREDIT LINE:BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt BurlemReece
Reece got incredibly emotional when he was nearly banished at the Roundtable, with Traitor Rachel describing the killing as one of "mercy".
However, following his murder, Reece was adamant his fellow Faithful would win the game. "Right as I thought people were starting to believe me," he said. "This will clear me though. To the traitors, I trust my faithful and just know they absolutely will get you. There's some smart brains there."
© BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt BurlemAmanda was banished at the roundtable
Amanda
Retired police detective Amanda was banished from the roundtable after a tied vote with Reece. Their fate was left to chance following two rounds of voting.
Before her banishment, the 57-year-old from Brighton told Rachel that she was a former police detective.
After sharing this information with the group, fellow Traitor Fiona turned on Rachel and accused her of lying.
Before her departure, Amanda told her fellow players: "Remember everything that I’ve said today, and most importantly, my house is your house, anytime.
“I don’t need to go all dramatic. I think you all know what I’m going to say… take care of yourselves, I’m a faithful.”
© BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt BurlemMaz was the third player to be murdered
Maz
Civil servant Maz was the third faithful to be murdered after the latest challenge saw him locked up in a cage.
The 59-year-old was killed by the Traitors in an explosive face-to-face murder.
While Maz said he "would have believed" Stephen was a Traitor, he said Rachel and Fiona "let me down badly".
© CREDIT LINE:BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt BurlemRoss (Faithful) banished
The Traitors' plan to blame Ross for Ben's murder eventually paid off as the personal trainer was banished by his fellow Faithful. However, there was one more shock in store as after his banishment, Ellie revealed that the pair were dating during a confessional.
As he departed, Ross said: "This has been really fun. It has been lovely to meet you all. I feel like I've made some lifetime friends."
© BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt BurlemHugo (Traitor) – banished
Barrister Hugo was unmasked as a Traitor after the Faithful surprisingly pulled off an early roundtable victory.
Despite being betrayed by his fellow Traitor Stephen, Hugo said upon his exit: "I do hope the Traitors go on to win, notwithstanding that Stephen stabbed me in the front. I think it's about time the Traitors bounce back. So yes, they've got my unqualified support."
"I've got mixed feelings about leaving the game. I love the game, and I think it's important that everyone plays to win.
"When I was there, it was such a fun time. I don't think I fell out with anyone and I didn't do anything particularly devious or dastardly. So yeah, it was a great, fun time to be there, but a good time to go. Always leave them wanting more."
© BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt BurlemBen (Faithful) – murdered
This one hurt, as the Traitors targeted Ben to deliberately shift suspicion onto Ross after Ben voiced his doubts earlier in the episode.
Speaking of his time on the show, Ben said: "I'm broken-hearted, but I have won anyway just by playing the game."
© BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt BurlemJudy (Faithful) – banished
Much to the dismay of her daughter Roxy, who is also in the line-up of Faithful, Judy was banished after being accused of changing her behaviour from the train station to the castle.
Speaking of her experience, Judy said: "It's been incredible, and the friendships that we've built up are incredible. It's a unique situation that we've all been in together and I've loved every minute of it. I was there playing the game the best I could. Unfortunately, it wasn't good enough."
© BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge/Matt BurlemNetty (Faithful) – murdered
Netty seemed to be cursed from the start, having surprisingly bumped into Ross, whom she knew from years ago. Chosen from the shortlist supplied by the Secret Traitor to Rachel, Hugo and Stephen, the Traitors ultimately decided that Netty's short time on the show was up.
Describing her end as "bittersweet", Netty said: "I didn't have the time that I had hoped to have, but I think I've had the time I was meant to have. I've had the experience that it should have been for me, and I get to watch it as a viewer now, not knowing what's going to come."
The Traitors season 4 release schedule
This season of The Traitors will include 12 episodes, which are due to reach a gripping finale on Friday 23 January. The BBC One episode schedule is as follows:
- Episode 1 – Thursday 1 January
- Episode 2 – Friday 2 January
- Episode 3 – Saturday 3 January
- Episode 4 – Wednesday 7 January
- Episode 5 – Thursday 8 January
- Episode 6 – Friday 9 January
- Episode 7 – Wednesday 14 January
- Episode 8 – Thursday 15 January
- Episode 9 – Friday 16 January
- Episode 10 – Wednesday 21 January
- Episode 11 – Thursday 22 January
- Episode 12 – Friday 23 January
The Traitors seasons one to three are available to watch on iPlayer




