The Traitors fans fume as first episode ends on HUGE cliffhanger

The game is back!

Author: Alex RossPublished 4th Jan 2024

After over a year of waiting, BBC's hit reality show The Traitors made an emphatic return last night (Wednesday 3rd January), as host Claudia Winkleman welcomed 22 brand new contestants to Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.

Upon arrival to Scotland, it didn't take long for the game to begin, as Claudia asked the contestants to get into an orderly line from most likely to win, to least likely to win, despite only knowing each other for a few hours.

Later on in the episode, Claudia chose Harry, Ash and Paul as 'The Traitors', meaning the other 19 contestants were picked as 'The Faithfuls'.

Despite fans loving the opening episode, bosses decided to drop a huge twist by revealing The Traitors had to the power to pick a fourth member, narrowing it down between Sonja, Andrew, Diane, and Miles.

HOWEVER, fans were left fuming when the episode ended before the decision was made, resulting in many to take to social media to express their annoyance.

One wrote: 'DO NOT CLIFFHANGER THIS. #TheTraitorsUK', with another writing: 'Leaving it on a cliffhanger where we don't know who the fourth traitor is or who is in contention to be murdered. BBC you are NOTHING #TheTraitorsUK.' (sic)

A third wrote: 'I hate the cliffhanger because I wanted to try and watch as they air but now I can't believe I have to wait a day'. (sic)

A fourth then added: 'Ok I'm giving in and going to watch the next episode. That cliffhanger was too evil to leave on it'. (sic)

Don't panic though, if you're a huge fan of The Traitors, in another change for series two bosses have decided to upload the first three episodes to the BBC iPlayer, so if you want to binge the first week you can.

Check out the full cast for The Traitors series two:

Harry

Age: 22
From: Slough
Occupation: British Army Engineer

Mollie

Age: 21
From: Bristol
Occupation: Model

Jaz

Age: 30
From: Manchester
Occupation: National Account Manager

Evie

Age: 29
From: Inverness
Occupation: Veterinary Nurse

Andrew

Age: 45
From: Talbot Green
Occupation: Insurance Broker

Jasmine - Banished

Age: 26
From: London
Occupation: Sales Executive

Ross - Banished

Age: 28
From: Lancashire
Occupation: Video Director

Charlotte - Banished

Age: 32
From: Warwickshire
Occupation: Recruitment Manager

Paul - Banished

Age: 36
From: Manchester
Occupation: Business Manager

Miles - Banished

Age: 36
From: Birmingham
Occupation: Veterinary Nurse

Anthony - Banished

Age: 45
From: Birmingham
Occupation: Chess Coach

Jonny - Banished

Age: 31
From: Bedfordshire
Occupation: Ex-military

Sonja - Banished

Age: 66
From: Lancashire
Occupation: Volunteer Business Mentor

Brian - Banished

Age: 33
From: Glasgow
Occupation: Photographer

Ash - Banished

Age: 45
From: London
Occupation: Event Co-Ordinator

Zack - Murdered

Age: 27
From: London
Occupation: Parliamentary Affairs

Charlie - Murdered

Age: 34
From: Bristol
Occupation: Mental Health Area Manager

Diane - Murdered

Age: 63
From: Lancashire
Occupation: Retired Teacher

Tracey - Murdered

Age: 58
From: Inverness
Occupation: Sonographer and Clairvoyant

Meg - Murdered

Age: 22
From: Herefordshire
Occupation: Illustrator

Kyra - Murdered

Age: 21
From: Kent
Occupation: Apprentice Economist

Aubrey - Murdered

Age: 67
From: Loughborough
Occupation: Retired Shop Owner

For those viewers who have decided to binge the first three episodes, it sounds like the second series is going to be even more dramatic than the first, with fans already hooked with the twists and turns!

One fan wrote: 'I am obsessed already #TheTraitors', with another writing: 'Obsessed with #TheTraitors once again and binged this week’s 3 episodes already. It’s bloody brilliant TV! I literally jumped out of my seat at the end of that last episode 😱 And now have to wait a week for the next one 😭'. (sic)

Another teased: 'Without spoiling…..Episode 3 of The Traitors is just magnificent and definitely the wildest hour in the UK version by a country mile. Pure chaos, drama and unforeseen outcomes you’ve never seen on this show before'. (sic)

The Traitors airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Now read:

Everything you need to know about The Traitors

The Traitors CONFIRMED for a third UK series

Claudia Winkleman reveals which plot point has been axed for series 2

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