The hunt for the elusive Secret Traitor on BBC One's The Traitors has intensified, with eagle-eyed fans convinced they have identified the mystery player after a series of telling moments in the latest episode.
The Secret Traitor Twist Unfolds
The third episode of the hit reality show, which aired on Saturday 3rd January 2026, delivered another dramatic twist from host Claudia Winkleman. While the identity of the red-cloaked Secret Traitor was finally revealed to their fellow Traitors in a cliffhanger ending, it remains hidden from the audience until next week.
The secret meeting was triggered after Traitor Rachel successfully completed a covert mission. She secretly dipped her finger in ink to leave a fingerprint on nine players, creating a shortlist for a potential murder.
Fiona's Suspicious Behaviour
However, it was the behaviour of another contestant, Fiona, during a group challenge that sent viewers' speculation into overdrive. During a mission where Faithfuls could win a protective shield, Fiona declared she 'wasn't interested' in obtaining one.
This raised immediate red flags, as shields are the only guaranteed protection from being murdered by the Traitors. Her confidence continued at the roundtable, where she directly confronted Traitor Hugo, stating he had changed since their meeting on the train to the castle and was no longer his loud, confident self.
Viewers quickly connected the dots on social media platform X, theorising that her knowledge and boldness could stem from being the Secret Traitor, who is aware of the Traitors' identities.
Viewer Reaction and Theories
Fans flooded social media with their suspicions. One viewer wrote: "Fiona saying she’s not interested in getting a shield…interesting. #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK."
Another added: "Fiona’s evil laugh after saying 'never estimate a woman of a certain age' is so suspicious, she’s gone to the top of my red traitors suspect list!"
A third fan pointed out her seemingly insider knowledge: "Fiona not bothering with looking for shields and then clocking 2/3 of the traitors casually in the car drive back from the challenge."
What Happens Next?
With the Secret Traitor now embedded within the Traitors' ranks, the game's dynamics are set for a seismic shift. The Faithfuls remain unaware of this new layer of deception, while viewers must wait until the next episode to see if their theories about Fiona are correct. The pressure is now on for all players as the stakes in the Scottish castle continue to rise.
