From Alan Carr to a revenge-hungry daughter: who is the Secret Traitor?

January 8, 2026

TL;DR

The Secret Traitor's identity is a major plot point in BBC's 'The Traitors', unknown to contestants and viewers.
The twist has increased paranoia and allowed audiences to play along with theories.
The unmasking is imminent after the banishment of Hugo and the Traitors' meeting with their leader.
Top theories include Amanda (due to her police background and 'Jekyll and Hyde' personality), Jade, Roxy, Fiona, and Jessie (based on handwriting analysis and in-game actions).
Ellie is suspected due to a potential slip of the tongue and her background as a psychologist.
Jessie is considered a 'library theory' candidate due to her presence during a key discussion and tendency to be underestimated.
Fiona is theorized as a 'wolf-in-sheep's-clothing' due to her 'ditzy' persona and presence during the library incident.
Jade is a possibility due to a perceived need for gender balance among Traitors and her strategic gaming background.
Roxy is linked by the 'family tree' mission, suggesting a potential mother-daughter traitor dynamic.
Harriet, a crime author, is considered due to her profession and being pictured with known Traitors.
Other contestants like Sam, Adam, Faraaz, Jack, Matt, and Ross are also possibilities, though potentially less exciting reveals.
Wildcard theories include presenter Claudia Winkleman or Alan Carr.
The early favorite among bookies was Amanda.
Clues considered include handwriting on scrolls, on-screen comments, and character behavior.

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