Dedicated viewers of the hit BBC series The Traitors believe they have uncovered a major spoiler mechanism, pinpointing exactly which faithful is set to be murdered next. The theory centres on the show's official companion programme, The Traitors: Uncloaked, hosted by Ed Gamble.
The Uncloaked Connection Theory
Following each main episode, Ed Gamble welcomes a panel of celebrities and former contestants to interview the latest player to be banished or murdered. According to a compelling fan theory, the guests selected for Uncloaked are thematically linked to that episode's departing contestant, inadvertently revealing the outcome in advance.
Fans on social media platform X have documented a clear pattern. For instance, on Friday, 13th January 2026, the advertised guests for Uncloaked were Charlotte Church and two other Welsh contestants. That same night, Welsh traitor Fiona Hughes was banished. In another example, when Mark and Fozia were guests, the exits mirrored their own experiences: Amanda was banished by chance like Mark, and Maz was murdered face-to-face like Fozia.
Who Is Predicted To Be Murdered Next?
Applying this theory, fans are now predicting that faithful hairdresser Jessie will be the next murder victim. The evidence lies in the lineup for the Uncloaked episode airing on Wednesday, 14th January 2026. The scheduled guests are Clare Balding and series one faithful Maddy.
One fan commented: "Maddy kept guessing the traitors right I think or something like that. So I feel maybe Jessie might be murdered Wednesday?" This speculation is bolstered by Jessie's demonstrated intuition; she has correctly identified Stephen Libby and Fiona as traitors. Furthermore, in the most recent episode, the traitors themselves hinted at targeting Jessie when questioned by contestant Matthew.
A Production Slip or Clever Misdirection?
The theory has sparked debate among the show's fanbase, with many expressing surprise that such a tightly produced series might let spoilers slip so visibly. A super fan posted online: "It’s crazy to me that such a well sealed show is putting results up there in plain sight?!"
Whether this is an unintentional pattern or a deliberate red herring planted by the producers remains to be seen. Viewers will be watching closely when the next episode airs on Wednesday, 14th January 2026, to see if the theory holds true and Jessie meets her fate.
