The Traitors 2026 kicked off last night (Thursday, January 1), with 22 new contestants entering Andross Castle, Scotland, with the hope of winning the £120k grand prize.
However, things took a turn just moments into the show, with Claudia Winkleman unveiling a shocking twist…
Who is the Secret Traitor? (Credit: BBC)
The Secret Traitor on The Traitors 2026
Last night saw the launch of a new series of The Traitors on BBC One. But, just minutes into the show, viewers were left reeling when Claudia Winkleman unveiled a shocking twist.
Speaking directly to the camera whilst holding a red cloak, Claudia said: “Before you take the Traitors Oath, I imagine you’re wondering why this cloak is a different colour.
“I can now reveal you have a special role. You are my Secret Traitor.”
Later in the show, before picking her Traitors, Claudia spoke to the audience again.
“As always, I’m about to pick my Traitors. But I’m going to do something else. I’m also going to pick a Secret Traitor. Nobody will know who that is – not the Traitors, and not even you. It’s naughty, isn’t it?”
As she met with The Traitors in their turret for the first time, Claudia revealed to them that there was a Secret Traitor – and that they would be choosing a shortlist of players to murder every night.
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