The Traitors kicked off its final week tonight with one of the biggest twists yet, as the ceremonial dagger was finally put into play – and it didn’t take long for chaos to erupt.
After weeks of careful manipulation, viewers have been watching closely to see whether Traitors Rachel and Stephen can actually make it all the way to the end. But tonight’s episode raised the stakes dramatically, as the pair handed the dagger to James in a calculated move designed to take Matthew out of the game.
When Claudia revealed who had been given the power, the mood in the castle shifted instantly.
Rachel and Stephen gave James the dagger (Credit: BBC)
Why Rachel and Stephen gave James the dagger
After weighing up their options, Rachel and Stephen decided James was the perfect person to hold the dagger. With Matthew already expected to receive the most votes, giving extra power to someone who strongly suspects him only made Matthew look even more guilty.
The plan worked almost immediately. At breakfast, players began questioning whether Matthew had deliberately chosen James in an attempt to make himself look innocent.
Matthew tried to defend himself, but the pressure only intensified. During the discussions, he even started to question Stephen, and later in the kitchen he pointed out that the Traitors would likely vote for him – a comment that visibly made Stephen rethink his strategy.
Watching it all unfold, fans were quick to praise how smoothly Rachel and Stephen’s plan was playing out. One viewer wrote: “There is nothing they could do to make some Faithfuls even consider them. It’s fascinating how untouchable they are.”
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