A contestant from the hit BBC show The Traitors has issued a stark warning to overzealous fans, branding their attempts to uncover his private life as 'disgustingly invasive' and a potential risk to his safety.
'Don't Risk My Safety': A Star's Plea
In an exclusive interview with Metro, Ross, a 37-year-old personal trainer, spoke out after viewers successfully sleuthed out his secret off-screen relationship with fellow contestant Ellie. The revelation, which was confirmed on the episode aired on January 7, 2026, was meant to be a major surprise but had been circulating online for days prior.
Ross expressed particular alarm that fans had identified the specific gym he and Ellie frequent, which is located close to their home. 'I'm like, that's too much,' he stated. 'Obviously I can understand people wanting to know stuff out of curiosity, but it's like doxxing someone. Don't risk my safety.'
How The Secret Was Uncovered Online
The couple's connection was first pieced together by eagle-eyed fans on platforms like Reddit and LinkedIn. Observers noted supportive comments Ross had left on Ellie's professional updates, suggesting a close personal bond. A picture of the pair from a work trip in June 2024 also circulated online just before the episode aired,彻底 spoiling the planned TV moment.
This led to widespread discussion on social media platform X, with many viewers urging future contestants to make their social media accounts private while the show is airing to preserve surprises.
Fallout and Future Fears
Ross admitted that while he tries not to 'feed the trolls', the experience felt profoundly intrusive. 'We already know people are mad out there,' he said. 'The way people could actually follow up with [the information], I find that dangerous and a bit not human.'
Meanwhile, Ellie, a psychologist, had her moment in the confessional room after Ross was wrongly banished as a Faithful. She told cameras, 'Ross is actually my boyfriend... What I've got to do now is avenge his death.' Her gameplay is now charged with a personal mission.
The incident highlights the intense, and sometimes troubling, scrutiny reality TV stars face in the digital age, where the line between fan curiosity and personal violation becomes dangerously blurred.
The Traitors continues on BBC One on Thursday nights at 9pm.
