Fans of the hit BBC show The Traitors are reaching peak frustration with the performance of the Faithful contestants, with a single, sharp-eyed player emerging as the audience's only hope for victory.
Viewers Rally Behind a Lone Faithful
The latest episodes from the Scottish castle have left viewers tearing their hair out, with one notable exception: hairdresser Jessie. Her dogged pursuit of contestant Stephen, whom she correctly suspects of being a Traitor, has won her plaudits from the audience at home, who believe she is "bang on the money".
However, Jessie's game now hangs by a thread. During Thursday's episode, which aired on January 16, 2026, she, alongside Matthew and Faraaz, failed to win protection in a mission. This placed them in the turret as the three contestants vulnerable to murder in the next episode.
A Critical Murder Decision Looms
The potential murder of Jessie has become a major point of contention. Taking to social media platform X, fans were vocal in their support. One viewer, Biddy, warned that the Traitors would "walk" to the finale if they cull Jessie now. Another, Derek, called her "the best in the castle," while Toby tweeted, "Literally the only person who deserves to win," alongside her official promo picture.
The episode's climax saw Traitors Rachel and Stephen debating their murderous choice. Rachel acknowledged the risk Jessie poses, stating, "Benefits of murdering Jessie are she’s too close to home. She has it completely spot on." She also pointed out the disadvantage: the obvious connection to Stephen. Stephen himself pondered whether Jessie could become compelling enough at a future roundtable to turn votes against him.
The Stakes for the Traitors' Game
While Jessie has pushed Stephen's name at the roundtable, she has so far failed to rally others to her cause. As the player numbers dwindle, this persistent threat could become far more dangerous for the hidden Traitors. The murderous pair also discussed Matthew and Faraaz as potential targets.
The outcome of this critical decision will be revealed when The Traitors continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Friday at 8pm. For many viewers, the fate of one faithful hairdresser will determine their continued investment in a game where, in their eyes, only one player truly deserves the prize.
