‘I didn’t have anything to prove’: what Traitors finalist Jade Scott learned about survival from video games

January 30, 2026

TL;DR

Jade Scott, a contestant on The Traitors, used skills from social deduction video games to cope with suspicion.
Her gaming background includes titles like "Minecraft," "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive," "Dota," "Project Winter," and "Dale & Dawson Stationery Supplies."
Scott aimed to be a "faithful" in the game, preferring the puzzle-solving aspect of identifying traitors.
She intentionally drew suspicion to herself to avoid being murdered, a strategy that resulted in constant accusations.
Gaming provided a different, less confrontational environment for strategy compared to the reality TV show.
Scott effectively defended herself at roundtables by using logic and reasoning, skills honed in social deception games.
She meticulously observed fellow contestants, creating a "traffic light system" and relationship diagrams, similar to detective boards.
Post-show, Scott has shifted to single-player puzzle games and found her "Traitors" experience beneficial for defending her PhD thesis.
She learned valuable skills in defending herself and arguing a point, essential for her upcoming viva.

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