The Traitors season 2 LIVE — Jonny axed from the castle after Harry betrayal as Charlotte and Diane at risk of leaving
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THE Traitors returned to our screens Thursday night with Jonny becoming the latest faithful to be banished.
In dramatic scenes from the episode, Meg was murdered and Jonny was banished - despite both being Faithfuls.
Following Ash's dumping, fans turned on Paul, branding him a "snake" and calling for him to be dumped.
However, Paul managed to dodge suspicion despite having Meg murdered and returning to the castle.
It comes as Charlotte and Diane could be murdered during the night after being named by the traitors as potential options.
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Who is left?
Six hopefuls have already been dumped from The Traitors season two.
The remaining Traitors line-up is:
- Andrew (45), Talbolt Green - Insurance Broker
- Anthony (45), Birmingham - Chess Coach
- Charlie, (34), Bristol - Mental Health Area Manager
- Charlotte (32), Warwickshire - Recruitment Manager
- Diane, (63), Lancashire - Retired Teacher
- Evie, (29), - Veterinary Nurse
- Harry, (22), Slough - British Army Engineer
- Jasmine, (26), London - Sales Executive
- Jaz (30) Manchester - National Account Manager
- Meg (22), Herefordshire - Illustrator
- Miles (36), Birmingham (now lives in Worcestershire) - Veterinary Nurse
- Mollie (21), Bristol - Disability Model
- Paul (36), Manchester - Business Manager
- Ross (28), Lancashire - Video Director
- Tracey (58), Inverness - Sonographer and Clairvoyant
- Zack (27), London - Parliamentary Affairs Advisor
Viewers fume as they brand scene 'so creepy'
The Traitors fans have branded a scene from last night's episode "so creepy".
As the Traitors discussed which faithful they should "murder" next, the conversation came to Charlotte.
As they discussed her, footage of the 32-year-old in the bath played on screen, leaving fans both confused and angry.
One wrote: "Why that shot of Charlotte in the bath? Bit weird. #Traitors."
Another said: "Hang on, 3 male traitors choosing which woman to kill, and a gratuitous pic of Charlotte in the bath ?! WTAF?!"
Is The Traitors on during the weekend?
Alas, new episodes of The Traitors do not air over the weekend.
Claudia Winkleman’s hit show airs episodes on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
On top of this, you can catch up on the series via BBC iPlayer, with last night’s episode already available to stream.
Viewers slam 'pointless' cliffhanger as tensions rise in the Traitors' castle
Viewers have slammed last night's episode of The Traitors, branding its cliffhanger "pointless."
One fan stated: "Leave everyone on a cliffhanger even though we already know the result."
Another fumed: "Did they really do a cliffhanger to tell us Ash was a traitor when we already knew?! I was waiting for her to take Paul down with her #TheTraitorsUK #TheTraitors"
"Really don't get why they couldn't just show that reveal last night... like... we all knew Ash was a traitor why the cliffhanger? #TheTraitors," exclaimed a third.
As a fourth echoed: "Oh Lord #TheTraitors why are you making us watch them all walk in with suspenseful music when we know who's gone...this as bad as the pointless cliffhanger last night."
Inside Claudia's stunning Scottish looks
Claudia Winkleman's iconic looks on The Traitors have wowed fans ever since the series debuted two years ago.
Now, our experts have taken a deep dive into Claudia's season two looks so far.
Check out the full piece below:
What did series one Amanda and Drag Race star Danny Beard have to say last night?
The Uncloaked guests shared their thoughts with host, Ed Gamble.
They got comfy on the sofa and shared their candid thoughts.
The pair agreed that Diane was the true fan favourite.
Danny said: “No offence Amanda but Diane is taking it for the gays now.”
Amanda quipped: “I’ve passed my crown over.”
Danny went on to say “We love her, she’s amazing”.
They also agreed that Charlotte and Tracey are not bringing much to the show so far.
Who appeared on The Traitors Uncloaked?
Host Ed Gamble was joined by two special guests.
Joining him on the sofa was RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Danny Beard and series 1 Traitor Amanda.
The Traitors: Uncloaked continues on BBC Two and BBC Sounds tonight at 10pm.
What did series one Amanda and Drag Race star Danny Beard have to say?
The Uncloaked guests shared their thoughts with host, Ed Gamble.
They got comfy on the sofa and shared their candid thoughts.
The pair agreed that Diane was the true fan favourite.
Danny said: “No offence Amanda but Diane is taking it for the gays now.”
Amanda quipped: “I’ve passed my crown over.”
Danny went on to say “We love her, she’s amazing”.
They also agreed that Charlotte and Tracey are not bringing much to the show so far.
Who won The Traitors 2022?
After four weeks of skulduggery, it was Aaron Evans, Hannah Byczkowski and Meryl Williams who triumphed and took a share of the prize pot.
The show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, took place at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
22 contestants started the show and three of them had been selected as traitors in the first episode.
The traitors were tasked to sabotage challenges and remain undetected by the other players – the faithful.
In every episode, the traitors would remove a faithful, and the faithful would be given the chance to eliminate a traitor if they could correctly identify them.
The final proved to be hard to predict for the viewers, which is no doubt why the show appealed to so many.
Can you visit the castle?
If you are a huge fan of the show and want to go visit the castle then you can as it’s available to hire.
However, this is only for parties and corporate events, no individual visits are allowed.
If your workplace wants to hire the site for some team-building then Ardross Castle offers group activities including bike riding and guided walks.
Slimming success
Banished contestant Sonja has revealed she has lost almost FIVE stone over the past year.
During an appearance on spin-off show The Traitors: Uncloaked, the 66-year-old voluntary worker said she has been on a “major diet” since early 2023.
And as a result, Sonja says she has lost a whopping 30kg, which is almost five stone.
One of the main parts of The Traitors is the group breakfast, as it is where the contestants learn who was murdered first.
Sonja only managed one breakfast before being banished, but she had just planned to just “eat melon” every day.
Who are The Traitors season 2 cast?
The full Traitors line-up is:
- Andrew (45), Talbolt Green – Insurance Broker
- Anthony (45), Birmingham – Chess Coach
- Ash, (45), London – Events Coordinator - Banished
- Aubrey, (67), Loughborough, Leicestershire – Retired Shop Owner
- Brian, (33), Glasgow – Photographer
- Charlie, (34), Bristol – Mental Health Area Manager
- Charlotte (32), Warwickshire – Recruitment Manager
- Diane, (63), Lancashire – Retired Teacher
- Evie, (29), – Veterinary Nurse
- Harry, (22), Slough – British Army Engineer
- Jasmine, (26), London – Sales Executive
- Jaz (30) Manchester – National Account Manager
- Jonny (31), Bedfordshire – Ex-Military - Banished
- Kyra (21), Kent – Apprentice Economist
- Meg (22), Herefordshire – Illustrator
- Miles (36), Birmingham (now lives in Worcestershire) – Veterinary Nurse
- Mollie (21), Bristol – Disability Model
- Paul (36), Manchester – Business Manager
- Ross (28), Lancashire – Video Director
- Sonja (66), Lancashire – Volunteer Business Mentor
- Tracey (58), Inverness – Sonographer and Clairvoyant
- Zack (27), London – Parliamentary Affairs Advisor
Ash reveals all following exit
Ash was banished during the final scenes of Wednesday night’s episode.
Now the star has spoken out on her early exit on BBC Two spin-off show Uncloaked, hosted by Ed Gamble.
Ash claimed that The Traitors had a poor game plan going into the latest twist in the show.
A slew of twists ended up meaning that they possibly exposed their own game plan.
Speaking out on their poor decision-making, Ash reflected: “We didn’t even consider that.
“Because we genuinely, honestly thought that people were going to save Paul, because they loved him.
“Everybody loved Paul and in my mind, I was thinking, when we were going down to the dungeon, I was thinking to myself, ‘this one needs to be close to me’.”
Host Ed then pointed out: “I think picking Andrew for the dungeon was the mistake because he is so popular.”
Ash then agreed as she said: “I think so.”
Charlotte confident she can play the opposition
Traitors star Charlotte is confident she can manipulate her fellow contestants as tensions rise in the mansion.
Speaking ahead of the show, she said, “I think I’m really good at pretending I don’t know what’s going on, when actually, I have a very good idea.
“I play the ditzy one and I make self-deprecating jokes constantly, and I don’t get embarrassed easily either – which I think is good.”
And she revealed she has a history of manipulation as she added, “I used to play poker tournaments.
“They used to just think ‘Who’s the bimbo at the end of the table?’ but I’d still make it to the end.”
Brian reveals tattoo tribute to the show
Brian was banished in last night’s episode.
Earlier on in the series he was voted the group “sheep,” implying that he went along for the ride without being genuine about his views.
Appearing on The Traitors debrief show ‘Uncloaked‘, the 33-year-old revealed a hilarious tribut to the show.
Brian added a brand new tattoo to his collection which he shared with host Ed Gamble and special guests Joel Dommett and Giovanni Pernice.
Harry praised by fans
Fans have praised Harry following his performance last night.
The traitors' star has been labelled as the "silent assassin" after viewers watched him break down in tears as he said goodbye to his friend Jonny.
Viewers couldn't help but take to X - formerly known as Twitter - in their droves as they praised his tactics, as the group was left guessing.
One viewer remarked: "Harry truly the silent assassin. And pulling an Aaron, chefs kiss! #TheTraitors."
A second echoed: "At the start I didn't like Harry. Right now, I kinda hope he wins. 😭 #TheTraitors."
Charlotte confident she can play the opposition
Traitors star Charlotte is confident she can manipulate her fellow contestants as tensions rise in the mansion.
Speaking ahead of the show, she said, “I think I’m really good at pretending I don’t know what’s going on, when actually, I have a very good idea.
“I play the ditzy one and I make self-deprecating jokes constantly, and I don’t get embarrassed easily either – which I think is good.”
And she revealed she has a history of manipulation as she added, “I used to play poker tournaments.
“They used to just think ‘Who’s the bimbo at the end of the table?’ but I’d still make it to the end.”
When is the final of The Traitors?
The finale of The Traitors series two is closer than you think.
This new season features 12 episodes, with tonight’s being the fourth.
Here is the remaining schedule for The Traitors on BBC One:
- Episode 4 – Wednesday, 10 January at 9pm
- Episode 5 – Thursday, 11 January at 9pm
- Episode 6 – Friday, 12 January at 9pm
- Episode 7 – Wednesday, 17 January
- Episode 8 – Thursday, 18 January
- Episode 9 – Friday, 19 January
- Episode 10 – Wednesday, 24 January
- Episode 11 – Thursday, 25 January
- Episode 12 – Friday, 26 January
Learn more about Traitors’ host Claudia Winkleman
Claudia Winkleman was born in London on January 15, 1972, and is the daughter of former Sunday Express editor Eve Pollard.
She married into royalty and her daughter Maud Windsor was bridesmaid at Princess Eugenie’s wedding in 2018.
Claudia’s first major TV gig was on regional discussion programme Central Weekend in 1991, but her big break came when she took over from Bruce Forsyth on Strictly in 2014.
She now hosts fan-favourite BBC show The Traitors.
Can you apply for The Traitors?
Good news! The Traitors has already been renewed for a third series and applications are open now!
The CEO of Studio Lambert, the production house that creates the show said: “We’re delighted a third series of The Traitors has been confirmed today ahead of the second series’ arrival on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
“The Traitors has been so warmly received by viewers, critics and award juries alike. Claudia and the team look forward to keeping audiences on the edge of their seats again with ever more thrilling missions and exceptional players competing in this gripping game of bluff and skill.”
Simply head over to the to apply, but you’ll have to be quick as applications close on February 11, 2024.
Who has been dumped so far?
Murdered
- Kyra (21), Kent, Apprentice Economist – Third out
- Aubrey, (67), Loughborough, Leicestershire, Retired Shop Owner – First Out
- Meg - (22) Illustrator in Herefordshire - Sixth out
Banished
The Traitors episode 5 back on iPlayer
Following a technical issue, the latest episode of The Traitors has finally made it onto the iPlayer.
Fans had been waiting for the latest episode to drop last night before realising it was not appearing.
Thankfully it has all been sorted!
Traitors fans call for producers to be sacked!
Fans were soon left disappointed as there were seemingly no immediate repercussions as the events coordinator left The Traitors in the structured way - despite being teased with a cliff hanger in the previous episode.
Where is The Traitors castle?
The popular BBC show is filmed in the nineteenth-century Ardross Castle, around 25 miles north of Inverness.
The Scottish Highlands castle is set within beautiful formal gardens and over 100 acres of parkland on the banks of the River Alness, which features in the first series of the show.
The US version of The Traitors, hosted by Scot Alan Cumming, is also filmed at the castle.
It was originally the site of a hunting lodge built in the 18th century by the 1st Duke of Sutherland.
The land was sold in 1845 and some time later the Baronial style castle that exists today was built.
Ardross Castle was bought by the McTaggart family in 1983 and they carried out renovations to the site.
It’s now a stunning privately run venue which hosts weddings and events, it is also used for filming and photo shoots.
How to watch The Traitors abroad
In order to watch The Traitors on BBC iPlayer abroad, you’ll need a VPN: a handy tool that routes your internet activity through a remote server.
Firstly, download a VPN such as or to whatever device you use for streaming.
Once that’s done, load the VPN on your device, and select a UK-based server.
After that, head to the , select an episode, press play and let the deceit begin!
