Strategy expert predicts finale twist for The Traitors Series 3 that could leave viewers in disbelief
With the highly anticipated third series of hit BBC reality show The Traitors well underway, viewers are likely to be theorising potential twists and turns that will help keep this instalment fresh and unpredictable.
During episode one of the latest series, host Claudia Winkleman reminds the players that new twists are pending, with changes to the final being revealed.
Claudia reveals that for the few that make the final, they will no longer reveal their Faithful or Traitor status, as has been the case in previous series.
For this series, the judgement is left entirely to the instincts of the remaining players.
Francisco Houwer, Cheif Editor at Casino Zonder Registratie has shared their prediction for how they believe the latest series will differ, with an additional twist for the final, which they think could leave some viewers shocked during the series finale.
“The success of The Traitors has largely been credited to its original and ever-evolving format, with changes to the format being expected and consistent to keep both players and viewers on their toes.
“This new set of contestants are likely to come in with their own preconceived gameplay and strategies for how to win the game based on previous series,” he explains.
“In order to keep the series entertaining, unexpected and different from its predecessor, the producers this time round may have taken some inspiration from the Dutch version of the show, titled De Verraders.”
“At the end of the first two series of De Verraders, the contestants that reached the final were allowed the opportunity to split or steal the prize pot between their fellow contestants, even if they have been one of the faithful throughout,” Francisco adds.
“This can often be referred to as the ‘prisoner’s dilemma’, if one contestant chooses to steal, and another chooses to split, the betrayer – or Traitor in this case – will take home all of the prize money.
“If both choose to split, they will each take half of the money, but if both choose to steal, the prize fund will be forfeited entirely.”
“The producers may have taken this direction if all the Traitors are caught early on, as it will add an interesting twist that is likely to keep viewers on the edge of their seat.
“Many viewers of the show have already taken to social media to critique the selected Traitors, citing that they’re being ‘too obvious’, which may lead this twist to end up occurring in this series, if they do get caught too early.”
“We will have to wait and see how the remaining episodes pan out, nevertheless, viewers are in store for another nail-biting series.”
