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FANS of The Traitors have all been left saying the same thing as the contestants discover the fates of their fellow players.

The new BBC One reality TV show features a group of contestants in the Scottish Highlands all battling it out to win a huge £120,000.

Theo broke down in tears on the show - as fans reminded the players it is only a game
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Theo broke down in tears on the show - as fans reminded the players it is only a gameCredit: BBC
Kieran broke down following Amos' axing
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Kieran broke down following Amos' axingCredit: BBC
Andrea became emotional during the show
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Andrea became emotional during the showCredit: BBC

Amongst the players are hidden traitors trying to sabotage the game and 'murder' their fellow players one-by-one in an attempt to ensure they are the last ones remaining.

However fans of the show have called out the contestants online for a series of exaggerated reactions to the 'murders' and 'banishment's' of their fellow players.

During tonight's episode, the players were left open-mouthed as they discovered Amos had been 'murdered' the night before.

Some of the players reacted with tears whilst others raged at how unfair it was that he had gone.

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Fans online felt the players needed to remember that it was only a game show and that they don't actually get 'murdered'.

Writing online, one fan said: "They do realise that they aren't actually dead right..."

Another added: "I love how they all act like someone has genuinely been marched to the gallows."

As a third said: "Seen less tears at a funeral than I have on #TheTraitors - they do know that nobody has actually been murdered right?"

Despite the grumbles over the players reactions, two contestants emerged as fan favourites from the episode as viewers sang their praises online.

Traitor Amanda and Faithful Aaron all received the support of fans online with one viewer saying: ";Aaron is fast becoming my favourite."

Another agreed, saying: "I would go to war for Aaron on The Traitors."

A third penned: "Amanda is an absolute icon, I love her..."

With a fourth person suggesting she was the new leading lady of reality TV, writing: "Amanda is turning into one of the greatest reality TV contestants ever."

At the end of tonight's episode, Theo found himself banished from the show as he broke down into tears whilst stood on the podium.

He revealed he was a faithful to the shock of his fellow players with fans all once again labelling Theo as over the top once again thanks to his consistent tearful displays.

One viewer questioned: "Why is Theo in bits every time he's spoken to?"

As a fellow fan echoed: "LOL Theo is pathetic. I can't cope with these daft facial expressions."

Aaron found himself the fan favourite following the episode
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Aaron found himself the fan favourite following the episode
He and Amanda sparked a raft of positive comments
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He and Amanda sparked a raft of positive commentsCredit: BBC
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