Viewers of the hit BBC show The Traitors were left utterly stunned during Wednesday's episode, as the identity of the secret Red Cloak was finally unveiled. The revelation, which aired on January 7, 2026, sent shockwaves through the fanbase and has dominated social media chatter ever since.
The Dramatic Reveal That Shook the Faithful
In a masterful twist, it was Fiona who was exposed as the elusive Red Cloak, marking her as the first ever to appear in the UK version of the show. The disclosure came as a profound surprise to her fellow traitors, Rachel and Stephen, who were completely blindsided during the tense evening broadcast. Fiona's composed demeanour throughout the series had successfully kept her true allegiance hidden from nearly everyone, making the final reveal all the more impactful.
Social Media Erupts with Fan Reactions
The immediate aftermath saw fans flocking to platform X to express their disbelief and excitement. One ecstatic viewer declared, "'I was wonderful, wasn’t I? Hollywood is beckoning, I can feel it,' Fiona you are a QUEEN." The sentiment of awe was widespread, with another fan simply posting, "FIONA WAS THE SECRET TRAITOR OMG," and a third celebrating, "MOTHA FIONA IS THE SECRET TRAITOR THIS IS PERFECTION."
However, the audience was sharply divided between those who saw it coming and those who were completely fooled. A cohort of proud fans claimed they had predicted the outcome from the very beginning. "I knew it was Fiona. Let me go and submit my application for the traitors season 5," one confident viewer wrote, while another boasted, "I guessed it right! I was the only one out of my friendship group that said Fiona!" A third added sagely, "I guessed! Never underestimate a woman in her 60s!"
The Viewers Who Were Completely Fooled
For many others, the twist was a genuine and brilliant surprise. One admitted, "She was so under my radar. Wow. I thought it would have been Ross, Amanda, and Sam." This sentiment perfectly captured the effectiveness of the show's editing and Fiona's gameplay. The single most concise review of the episode may have come from a viewer who summed up the entire experience with just two words: "INSANE TWIST."
The revelation has cemented this series of The Traitors as one of the most talked-about, proving that the show's formula for suspense and deception continues to captivate the British public. The discussion shows no sign of slowing down as fans dissect every clue they missed and celebrate a twist executed to perfection.
