Fans of The Traitors were frustrated when the second-to-last episode ended with a cliffhanger: Rachel and James were both in danger of being banished after the final challenge resulted in a tie.
Both candidates received the same number of votes, so they decided to let a random draw determine the winner.
Just before the boxes were opened to reveal who had a shield, the show cut to it’s credits.
Viewers will now have to wait until the final on Friday night to see who ends up being banished.
Viewers penned on X: ‘Jesus Christ that cliffhanger #thetraitors #traitorsuk.’
‘Traitors producers leave us with yet another cliffhanger. It’s had more than Eastenders.’
‘Nahhhhhhhh what a cliffhangerrrrrr!!!!! Brilliant TV – give it all the awards 10/10.’
‘F the BBC ending on that cliffhanger.’
‘#traitorsuk that episode cut had me GAGGED.’
‘#TraitorsUK NOOOOOOO WHY WOULD THEY DO THAT.’
I’m really frustrated with all the cliffhangers! They don’t create suspense, they’re just irritating and are the only real flaw in an otherwise good show. #TraitorsUK
‘Oh my word…’
Stephen ultimately decided not to vote for Rachel, even though he’d previously voiced his concerns about her.
Elsewhere, Roxy was the latest contestant to be murdered on The Traitors on Thursday night.
The 32-year-old recruiter became a fan favorite after hilariously missing the obvious clue about the hooded figures on the show.
During her goodbye speech, Roxy showed she still didn’t understand the game, telling the cameras she hoped Rachel Duffy or Stephen Libby would win – incorrectly assuming they were on the trustworthy team.
Claudia Winkleman surprised everyone by sharing that Roxy had a secret: her mother was also competing on the show, Judy, who is 60 years old.
Rachel confessed to planning Roxy’s murder in the turret, explaining that it would lead investigators directly to James. She added that they all suspected something like this would happen, addressing Stephen directly.
They’ve decided not to simply exile her, nor will they keep her hanging on with false hope. They’ve made the difficult decision to kill her, and they plan to do it tonight.
After receiving the notice that she had been eliminated, Roxy explained she’d suspected it might happen. She felt she’d been very assertive during the game, potentially drawing attention from the Traitors, who likely realized she was onto them. Despite being eliminated, she expressed pride in how far she’d made it in the competition.
I’m rooting for either Stephen or Rachel to win. They’re both wonderful people, and I hope they’ve been genuine and honest throughout the competition. It’s been a really fun experience overall.
James was upset at breakfast, still trying to understand why Roxy was gone. He wondered aloud, “How could I have been so off? I was so sure Roxy and Matt belonged together, I told everyone!”
Jack replied: ‘It just goes to show how wrong we can all be.’
Fans reacted on X, expressing disappointment that they won’t see Roxy upset and vulnerable at the fire pit tomorrow night when she discovers her friends have been deceiving her.
I can’t wait for the reveal on #uncloaked when Roxy discovers that the people she thought were her allies are actually betraying her.
‘Roxy is going to get a shock when she finds out who the Traitors are.’
I’m hoping either Rachel or Stephen wins; they’ve both been incredibly dedicated throughout the competition. Roxy, while fun, is just a bit too over-the-top.
This morning at breakfast, Claudia let us in on something amazing about Roxy’s family. She asked if we felt bad for Roxy, and then pointed out something I hadn’t even considered – her mum, Judy, would be heartbroken to hear it too. It really hit me how much this meant for everyone involved.
The other contestants were shocked, and Rachel noted that they had suspected a family relationship all along.
Judy adopted Roxy when she was four-years-old and said it is the best thing she has ever done.
Judy described her as a wonderful person, both in character and appearance, and cautioned against underestimating her strength.
Let me tell you, I’ve been following Roxy’s journey, and she’s incredibly inspiring. She recently opened up about a challenging start to life – the first six years were tough, she said – but she’s determined to use those experiences to fuel her in the competition. She really believes her life story will help her connect with people and go far, and honestly, I think she’s right!
She described the first six years of her life as challenging, but believes those early experiences taught her valuable skills. Adapting to new situations, meeting diverse people, and learning to trust helped her develop resilience, which she felt would be a major asset on the show.
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