The Traitors contestant and crime fiction writer Harriet Tyce has shared a surprising insight into her home life after worrying her husband would be suspicious of her behaviour
Former barrister and now crime fiction author, Harriet Tyce, has been showcasing her persuasive abilities, playing a key role in convincing her fellow contestants to oust the first Traitor of the series, Hugo Lodge.
However, in an interview conducted shortly before her time in The Traitors castle, Harriet confessed she also had to reassure her husband that she wasn’t plotting to divorce him and fight for custody of their children.
In a chat with Killer Nashville about her upcoming novel, Harriet disclosed that being caught out by her search history is “an occupational hazard”, particularly during her story research phase.
When questioned on how she investigates the “researching the gruesome details” featured in her books, including the Sunday Times Bestseller Blood Orange, and if she’s “worried” about anyone discovering her search history on her computer, Harriet responded: “I think that’s an occupational hazard!”.
She further revealed that her next book will delve into the topic of divorce, necessitating some reassurances to her husband regarding her extensive research.
Harriet elaborated: “My next book will be dealing with divorce, amongst other things, and I’ve had to tell my husband up front that all of my searches about family law and custody battles are for book purposes and not because I’m planning an escape route.
“It took quite a lot of logistical planning to work out the final scene in Blood Orange, for which I had to do a lot of internet searches that threw up some sites I really would never want to visit.”
Recently, Harriet offered another glimpse into her domestic life, revealing that the board game Monopoly has been outlawed in her home due to her fiercely competitive nature.
She said: “My husband and I don’t play Monopoly anymore because it would have led to a divorce after a particularly bad game. I very much like winning. I want to win if I’m doing something, I want to be the best.”
Elsewhere, Harriet has sparked speculation among devotees of The Traitors, with fans frantically analysing a family tree painting displayed in the castle to support theories that contestants may be secretly connected or collaborating in pairs.
This follows revelations that Roxy and Judy are mother and daughter, whilst Netty and Ross disclosed they share common acquaintances.
Certain viewers have suggested Harriet might be Hugo’s sibling, though others have pointed to a professional link instead, noting both have practised as barristers.
Enthusiasts have also been working overtime attempting to identify the Secret Traitor, whose identity will stay concealed from both audiences and fellow Traitors until they’re revealed in Wednesday evening’s instalment.
