The Traitors fans react as Adam’s shock murder leaves Matthew worried

The Traitors was back on screens tonight and wasted no time diving straight into the drama, as Adam was revealed to be the latest contestant murdered.
After weeks of gripping twists and mounting suspicion, viewers went into the episode convinced Jessie was about to be killed, especially after the Traitors struck a deal with Matthew. Tensions were high as fans waited to see who would walk into the kitchen, with many bracing themselves for bad news.
In the end, the result came as both a relief and a surprise. While plenty of viewers were happy with the outcome, others were left wondering whether the Traitors really made the smartest call.

Adam has left the castle (Credit: BBC)

Adam becomes the next player murdered
The episode opened with Traitors Rachel and Stephen weighing up their next move, and it was clear they were thinking several steps ahead.
With pressure starting to build around Rachel, the pair focused on a decision that could redirect suspicion elsewhere. On paper, murdering Jessie seemed straightforward. They had already promised Matthew she would be next, with the plan to recruit him afterwards.
But doubts had begun to creep in about Matthew himself, with some players already questioning whether he could be a Traitor. Keeping him in the game, and under scrutiny, could work in their favour. So instead, Rachel and Stephen settled on Adam as their target.
Explaining the decision, the Traitors said: “If we murder Adam, it also takes someone out of the game that I can’t read. He’s someone I can’t sway because I don’t have a good relationship with him.”
With shields in play, the Traitors had no guarantee their plan would work. But luck was on their side, and Adam was successfully murdered.
Reflecting on his time in the castle, Adam said: “I wanted to carry on playing but they murdered me. They’ve done me in my sleep. I’m happy for as far as I have come in this game. It’s been a life-changing experience. Everything I have learned and every person I met I have took a little bit on board.”