A former Traitors star thinks the entire BBC cast may be connected and says viewers have missed clues
The Traitors has only reached its second week on BBC One, yet viewers have already witnessed two murders, three banishments and three unexpected relationships made public. During last night’s episode, psychologist Ellie Buckley disclosed that personal trainer Ross Garshong is her boyfriend after his shocking departure, whilst the opening instalment revealed that child liaison officer Judy Wilson is the mother of recruiter Roxy Wilson.
Ross’s longstanding friendship with fellow participant Netty Osterberg also emerged early in the programme, prompting speculation amongst viewers about whether further connections exist – particularly given the framed family tree of the entire cast displayed in the castle.
Series two star and Traitor Paul Gorton has now weighed in on the speculation, suggesting there are additional links yet to be discovered. In an exclusive conversation with The Mirror, Paul stated: “I think everyone is connected – either friendship or family. Everyone.”
Whilst acknowledging that further family connections are improbable, he believes several friendships or professional relationships exist amongst the contestants. “Maz and Amanda – all of a sudden Maz is a retired police officer. Did he work with Amanda? Are they colleagues? Are they friends?” he questioned.
“You wouldn’t put them together but that’s what work relationships are like – you’re mates with people that you wouldn’t maybe be mates with outside work. I don’t think there are any more couples but I think there’s probably a friendship.”, reports the Mirror.
Paul also suggested there might be an undisclosed link between dismissed barrister Hugo Lodge and former barrister Harriet Tyce. “Did they work together? Are they ex work friends? That would be a good strategy for the casting team to recruit colleagues because I don’t think that’s ever been done in the show before.”
He noted that eagle-eyed viewers on social media have probably uncovered any remaining family connections, whilst workplace or friendship ties would prove more difficult to detect – especially for someone like Fiona Hughes, the Secret Traitor. “She’s not on Instagram,” he observed.
This comes as BBC viewers were left in shock last night after the most explosive row in the show’s history – and it wasn’t even at the roundtable. Fans were reeling after seemingly ditzy former Secret Traitor Fiona from Swansea turned on fellow Traitor Rachel Duffy and accused her of lying for her own gain, having earlier branded her a “lone wolf”.
The two traitors clashed after Rachel told contestants Amanda had confided in her that she was a detective before she was banished.
Afterwards Fiona told the cameras: “I’ve thrown a grenade in – Rachel, you’ve got a fight on your hands.” But, determined to give as good as she got having been initially blindsided by Fiona’s outburst, Rachel countered: “I’ve done nothing wrong,” Insisting that this was all madness on Fiona’s part, she added: “I’m coming for you!”
The Traitors will return to BBC One on Friday January 9 at 8pm.
