Some viewers are convinced the players are all connected by the family tree and working in pairs
The twists and turns in this year’s series of The Traitors just keep on coming, with Ross and Ellie’s secret relationship exposed during Wednesday night’s episode of the hit BBC show.
The bombshell followed on from the news Judy and Roxy were also mother and daughter before the child liaison officer became the first player to be banished from the castle.
And now viewers think more contestants could be secretly connected – with some convinced Reece, Maz and Jess are all keeping information under wraps. One theory is that the players are all connected by the family tree and working in pairs, because they’re all linked together on different branches.
One fan commented: “Beginning to think that the 22 that went in each have a ‘relationship’ with one of the others. Maybe that’s why they keep showing the who’s who book. I think there is a mother and son, a father and son, at least one more couple as well.” Many have questioned the relevance of the family tree, with one claiming they could all be “linked”.
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Reece & Fiona
After Wednesday night’s show, one viewer wondered if Reece could be another player’s son – with some pointing out the resemblance between him and Amanda. But others pointed towards Fiona. They wrote: “So Reece is Fiona’s son, right?”
Another added: “Does Fiona also have a secret son on the show? She gave her daughter’s name but not her son’s.”
Harriet & Hugo
Some believe Harriet and Hugo are siblings, or at least know each other through working as barristers. While she was the driving force behind his banishment last week, her actions would speak to the Latin quote that sits about the family tree portrait in the castle.
It reads: “Beware whom you trust as your own blood. The sharpest knives are often handed to the table by faithful servants. Among intimate friends lurk the most secret enemies; take care not to let your confidence become the cause of your downfall and agitation.”
Maz & Faraaz
More sleuths pondered whether Maz was related to Faraaz – which Maz’s family have denied – or Jessie and Jack. They said: “I think the next family tree is definitely Maz and Faraaz”.
Another wrote: “Hugo is Harriets brother Judy is Roxys mother Ross and Ellie are dating Maz is Farazz uncle.”
Jessie & Jack
Another viewer added: “Jessie and Jack, brother and sister, and Fiona and Reece mother and son. Surely.” A fourth commented: “I think Jessie and Jack are related or in a relationship.”
Some are also convinced Rachel and Matthew could be linked because of their Northern-Irish connection.
After Ross’ banishment, he spoke about his secret romantic relationship with Ellie, which was discovered by eagle-eyed fans in the days leading up to this exit. The pair had already been exposed as a couple in the real world after fans found a picture of them together on a work trip in 2024.
On screen, Ellie was shown saying: “The traitors have done their work because they have framed Ross. I’m really sad to see him go, especially because Ross is actually my boyfriend!”
They were then shown pretending to meet for the first time on the train to the castle and she added: “What I’ve got to do now is avenge his death. I’ve got to work a lot harder. I want to catch a traitor for him.”
Speaking afterwards, Ross told the Mirror he thought Ellie might even be a traitor and that she was very much playing her own game.
He said: “Hiding the relationship with Ellie was the easiest thing ever. Any time we had an interaction, I was happy to see her because I was under pressure the whole time, so Ellie was my safe space in the game. However, I thought she was a Traitor, because every time we had a moment together, she would not speak to me. I’m very proud of her though and I’m glad she’s still in there holding it down for the household.”
Source: Mirror
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