Fans of the hit BBC reality show The Traitors were left reeling after a major spoiler for tonight's episode was accidentally leaked by a guest star. La Voix, the former RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestant, posted and then hastily deleted a TikTok video that seemingly revealed which Faithful contestant would be 'murdered' next.
A Costly Social Media Mistake
La Voix, who is a guest on the official companion show Uncloaked, shared a clip from the set featuring series three star Linda. However, eagle-eyed viewers quickly noticed a crucial detail in the background. A portrait of the cast was visible, and one contestant's face had a large cross drawn through it – the show's signature method for marking a 'murdered' player.
The video was swiftly removed, but not before it was captured and discussed by dedicated fans. One viewer took to Reddit to alert others, writing: "La Voix is a guest on Uncloaked tonight and posted a TikTok earlier today with the cast pictures in the background and a big cross through someone's picture. It's a very quick shot but definitely a cross…" The reaction was one of disappointment, with another fan commenting: "Actually quite gutted about that."
Fallout from a Dramatic Series
This spoiler blunder comes during what is already proving to be a highly explosive third series. The incident follows Wednesday's dramatic episode, which saw contestant Harriet launch a fierce attack on fellow player Rachel at the breakfast table, later taking the accusation to the roundtable.
Her strategy backfired spectacularly, resulting in her own banishment. Speaking to The Mirror after the episode aired, the crime novelist reflected on her failed game plan. "My game plan blew up but it is what they say it is… ‘Everyone’s got a plan until someone punches them in the face'," she said. Harriet had intended to fly under the radar, using the "invisibility cloak of the middle-aged woman."
In a follow-up Instagram post, she addressed fans directly: "I showed you then who I really am... I am glad that you've now seen me in my full glory or, blergh, lack of it. I was never fit to be Prime Minister but I appreciate the fact that you thought I might have got further."
The Perils of Live Promotion
La Voix's accidental reveal highlights the challenges of promoting live television in the age of social media, where a single unguarded moment can spoil weeks of carefully constructed narrative. While BirminghamLive has chosen not to disclose the identity of the crossed-out contestant, the damage for some ardent viewers may already be done.
This serves as a stark reminder to those involved with major TV shows to exercise extreme caution when posting behind-the-scenes content, as fans are watching every frame with forensic attention. The incident is sure to fuel discussions about spoiler etiquette and the intense scrutiny reality TV stars face both on and off screen.
