THE CAST IS DROPPING FAST AND THE TRAITORS SEASON 4 IS SHOWING NO MERCY. What started as careful alliances and quiet trust has turned into ruthless banishments and shocking murders. Fans thought they could predict who would survive — instead, every episode flips the game and sends another player packing. Social media is erupting as favorites fall, blindsides sting, and strategies collapse overnight. This isn’t just a list of exits it’s a brutal reminder that in The Traitors, no one is ever truly safe.
Warning! Spoilers for The Traitors season 4 lie ahead…
Season four of the BBC’s hit competition show The Traitors is well and truly underway, and with more twists and surprises than ever before, this series could just be the best yet.
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.
Wednesday night’s explosive episode saw crime writer Harriet banished at the roundtable after accusing Rachel of being a Traitor and challenged her fellow Faithfuls to call her bluff.
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After her departure, Traitors Rachel and Stephen headed to the turret, where they were told by host Claudia that they could murder or seduce another player. The duo decided to murder, but with seven shields in play, will they successfully claim the life of a Faithful or will their kill be in vain?
While 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…
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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