As the nation gears up for another night of high-stakes deception on BBC's The Traitors, a former master of the game has delivered a stark verdict on the current players' next move. Paul Gorton, the iconic traitor from the show's second series, has exclusively revealed why faithful Matthew Hyndman must be murdered and which other contestant is a grave danger to the hidden traitors.
Why Matt Hyndman Poses an Unacceptable Threat
Paul Gorton, 38, from St Helens, analysed the game for BirminghamLive on behalf of WhichBingo. His advice to current traitors Rachel and Stephen was unequivocal. He stated he would "kill [Matt] in a heartbeat" following Matt's bold ultimatum to the traitors, where he demanded they murder fellow faithful Ellie and recruit him instead.
"There is no way that I would allow someone to dictate whether they come into the team or not," Gorton explained. He emphasised a core traitor strategy: you should only recruit faithfuls who are weaker than you. Bringing in someone stronger creates a fatal disadvantage, especially in the finale when allegiances shatter.
"It sends alarm bells to me of a faithful that's too comfortable," Gorton added. "He isn't scared for his life." He also noted that Matt hasn't been targeting Rachel or Stephen, making this the "perfect time to kill him" and remove a player who is trying to control the game from the outside.
The Second Deadly Target: Traitor Hunter Harriet
Gorton didn't stop at Matt. He identified another faithful who, in his view, should have been eliminated episodes ago: the astute traitor hunter, Harriet. He praised her as a "genius" and an "incredibly strong woman" who has accurately suspected traitors throughout the series.
"She's got no heat on her. She's not on the traitor's radar for someone to kill. That's dangerous," Gorton warned. His philosophy is ruthless: "anyone that's on you have to kill." With the series now at its halfway point, leaving a perceptive player like Harriet in the game is, according to the series two veteran, a critical error.
The High-Stakes Drama Continues Tonight
The future of traitors Rachel and Stephen now hangs in the balance as they navigate these complex threats. Will they heed the advice of a former traitor mastermind, or will they forge their own path in the Scottish castle?
The Traitors returns tonight, Wednesday 14th January 2026, at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Viewers can expect another episode filled with tension, strategy, and the ever-present threat of a dramatic murder or banishment.
