Friday night’s final of The Traitors delivered exactly what fans were hoping for: suspense, shock twists and a last-minute payoff.
When the dust settled, it was Traitors Stephen Libby and Rachel Duffy who outplayed the rest, walking away with the hefty cash prize after a gripping end to series four on BBC One.
The Final Line-Up Faced the Ultimate Test
Stephen and Rachel weren’t alone in the showdown.
James Baker, Faraaz Noor, Jade Scott and Jack Butler were all still in the running, each hoping to outwit the others and claim the title.
With trust in short supply and nerves running high, every decision felt loaded with consequence.
Claudia Hands Control Over to Fate
Thursday’s episode threw in one final curveball.
Host Claudia Winkleman announced that banishment would no longer be down to strategy or persuasion, but pure luck.
Out came the infamous chests of chance.
Each finalist picked a chest and opened it simultaneously.
Rachel’s gamble paid off spectacularly when she uncovered the shield, securing her spot in the final five and narrowly beating James, who missed out at the last hurdle.
A Final ‘Murder’ Shakes the Game
Earlier in the episode, Roxy Wilson became the final contestant to be “murdered” from the game.
Her exit felt abrupt, but it wasn’t the last surprise linked to her time on the show.
A Secret Revealed at Breakfast
The following morning, Claudia dropped another bombshell.
Roxy, she revealed, had been keeping a major secret all along: her mother was fellow contestant Judy.
The revelation stunned the remaining players and viewers alike, adding an emotional twist to an already dramatic final stretch.
Bookmakers Pick Their Sides
As the finale approached, betting sites were split.
MyBettingSites, Sports Casting Bets and OLGB all tipped Stephen as the most likely winner just hours before the final aired.
Ladbrokes, however, went against the grain, backing the Faithfuls to take the prize instead.
Fans Had Their Own Clear Favourite
Viewers watching at home were convinced Rachel was destined for victory, especially after the explosive penultimate episode earlier in the week.
Social media buzzed with predictions that she’d outlast everyone — and, in the end, those fans weren’t far wrong.
Celebrity Traitors Is Already on the Way
Although series four has now wrapped up, the wait for more Traitors drama won’t be long.
The BBC confirmed last November that Celebrity Traitors will return to BBC One in 2026, following the success of its first run.
For devoted fans, the mind games are far from over.
What’s Next?
With Celebrity Traitors lined up and another gripping series now in the history books, viewers can start speculating all over again.
New faces, fresh alliances and even bigger betrayals are just around the corner — and if this finale proved anything, it’s that no one is ever truly safe.
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