In a dramatic twist that left the nation stunned, the BBC's hit reality show The Traitors has finally unmasked the mysterious 'Red Cloak'. The Secret Traitor was revealed to be Fiona, a local government officer, sending shockwaves through the game and living rooms across the UK.
The Moment of Revelation
The unveiling occurred mere minutes into the episode aired on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. As Fiona removed her distinctive red hood, her fellow traitors, Stephen and Rachel, were visibly taken aback. Stephen's immediate reaction was to exclaim, "You minx," capturing the mix of surprise and admiration at the cunning deception.
Fiona herself was ecstatic about her clandestine role. In a flashback scene, she confessed, "This is just wonderful. I'm drunk on power. I am loving my role as a Secret Traitor. It's so much fun." Her fellow conspirators admitted she had been "very good" so far and that her arrival in the turret had made the original traitors intensely "nervous".
Fiona's Gameplay and Hugo's Downfall
Rachel predicted that the new traitor would "ruffle some feathers," a forecast that proved accurate. Fiona quickly demonstrated her manipulative prowess, taking credit for influencing the banishment of fellow traitor Hugo in the previous episode.
She revealed her belief that "Hugo messed up big time" and argued his removal was necessary. Hugo was voted out by a majority on Saturday, January 3, marking one of the earliest exits for a traitor in the show's history, after even his allies turned against him.
A New Traitor Triumvirate
With the secret now in the open, a new trio of traitors is established. Fiona expressed her thrill at meeting her comrades properly, boasting, "I'm so thrilled to actually meet my fellow traitors, and if the devil could have cast his net, he wouldn't have had a better three."
This revelation fundamentally alters the dynamics within the game. The faithful contestants remain unaware of Fiona's true allegiance, while Stephen and Rachel must now integrate a proven and ruthless operator into their schemes. The stage is set for a potentially explosive new chapter in the competition.
