Fans are outraged as contestants prioritize self-preservation over teamwork
London: Fans of The Traitors were left shocked after the latest episode featured a tough challenge. The BBC show is back for its third season, and it’s already full of surprises.
Claudia Winkleman is back as the host, and viewers are hooked on the unexpected twists. But the latest episode had everyone questioning the contestants’ teamwork, with many calling them “selfish.”
In this episode, Claudia set up a mission where the contestants had to row a boat across a loch to gather fuel for a protective ring of fire. This fire would keep them safe from being “murdered” in the game.
They could also earn up to £10,000 for their prize pot. But here’s the catch: to collect the fuel or cash, they had to sacrifice two members of their group, leaving them vulnerable.
Jake and Charlotte stepped up to be sacrificed first, but when it came to grabbing the prize money, the rest of the group stayed put in the boat, missing out on thousands.
In the end, they only managed to bank £5,000, bringing their total to £18,000. Jake was really upset and confronted his teammates about their lack of effort. Fans on social media shared his frustration.
One person joked that the contestants were so reluctant to boost the prize that the winner might end up owing money to the BBC. Others chimed in, criticizing the lack of teamwork and questioning the point of winning immunity if they weren’t focused on the prize fund.
This season, contestants are adding to the drama by hiding their true identities. For instance, Charlotte, 32, is faking a Welsh accent to seem more trustworthy, while 28-year-old Leanne pretends to be a nail technician to avoid early elimination.
Even ousted contestant Keith, 65, kept his taekwondo skills a secret during the game. It’s all about strategy, but fans are wondering if it’s worth it if they can’t work together.
The Traitors is available to stream now on iPlayer.
