The Traitors viewers are convinced that there is a huge twist coming in the BBC show as they have spotted a ‘missing link’ between the contestants
Viewers of The Traitors are convinced there might be another concealed relationship within the BBC programme.
Last week’s instalment disclosed that Ross, who faced banishment, was actually Ellie’s partner – yet audiences believe additional covert connections may exist between contestants.
Taking to Reddit, one viewer put forward a hypothesis regarding Ben, who the Traitors eliminated in a previous episode. And if true, it could mean there is another connection incoming.
They posted: “Yes I know he’s gone already. But here’s something very curious – nowhere at all will you find what Ben’s last name is. The show released all contestants’ full names except Ben. He’s just called ‘Ben’.”
The poster went on to say Ben’s surname could not be found online as well as referencing interviews with the media, where his surname was also not used.
They added: “They also only refer to him as Ben, which no newspaper would accept unless it was an agreement to do so for reasons they felt made sense – such as him having the same surname as another contestant, or providing his surname making it too easy to research and find information that might reveal a connection.”
They went on: “I know there’s a real split between those (like me) who strongly suspect every contestant has a connection to another contestant in the show, and those who think we’re getting carried away – but with Judy/Roxy being a fact, Ellie/Ross as a couple being pretty obvious… Hugo and Harriet increasingly looking like brother and sister… I’m pretty convinced we’ve found the big twist.”
Yet not everyone believed the absence of a surname was linked to the murder-mystery game. Some pointed to Ben’s military history and suggested it might be a security matter.
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One viewer responded: “He is ex-forces – if he was in something very sensitive, perhaps he isn’t allowed to state his full name publicly. But they could easily have used a pretend surname if that was the case. Maybe the more obvious answer that he shares a surname with a relative on the show. If so, maybe his surname will be revealed once the fact is out.”
Another commented: “The show didn’t release anyone’s surnames, they only release the first names. People found everyone else’s surnames through social media, LinkedIn, etc. People just can’t find Ben’s for some reason.”
The series’ most significant revelation so far has been the Secret Traitor as fans found out Fiona was the person hiding beneath the red cloak’s hood, reports the Express.
The revelation came before an explosive row between Fiona and fellow Traitor Rachel as they went head to head in what was a jaw dropping and intense round table. Ultimately, Fiona received the most votes from suspicious players as she was banished from the castle.
The Traitors airs Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 9pm on BBC One.
