Welcome Back to The Traitors!

Alright, folks, gather around because The Traitors is back, and it’s juicier than a ripe peach! This season throws in a secret traitor twist that we thought was going to be a game-changer, but spoiler alert—it didn’t quite work out the way we hoped it would!

What’s the Deal with This Show?

So, if you’re scratching your head wondering what The Traitors is all about, let me break it down for you. Think of it as an extended game of Mafia where the stakes are high, and the drama is even higher. The show first aired in 2023, inspired by a Dutch gem called De Verraders. After taking the U.K. by storm in 2022, it made a splash in the U.S. and we’ve been hooked ever since! Basically, you’ve got two camps: Traitors who are scheming to screw over their fellow contestants, and the Faithfuls who are trying to catch them red-handed. Each round, the Traitors get to ‘murder’ someone while the Faithfuls try to figure out who’s behind the dastardly deeds!

The Ingenious Yet Flawed Twist

Now, the big twist this season involves the introduction of a secret traitor, hidden not just from the Faithfuls, but also from the other Traitors! I know, right? It sounds brilliant at first, but trust me, it quickly unraveled. Each week, this undercover sneaky-pants would hand a list of potential victims to the visible Traitors, adding extra layers of deceit. However, by episode three, the Faithfuls had figured out that the secret traitor was none other than Donna Kelce.

Donna Kelce: The Unlikely Candidate

Now, let me just say, picking Donna as the secret traitor was like putting a neon sign on a raccoon in disguise! She’s the mom of NFL stars, and while she’s lovely, let’s face it—she’s not exactly blending in with the cast! Her quiet demeanor and struggle to form alliances made her a target almost immediately. Tiffany Mitchell from Big Brother was the first to clock her, and before you could say “Oops, we did it again,” she was out the door!

Fighting Back Like a Champ

Even though Donna went down swinging, her game plan to be the sweet mom of the house didn’t really work in her favor. She was hoping to fly under the radar, maybe fangirling over the celebs. But come on, you’re in a reality show! People need to hear more than crickets chirping! But hey, applause to her for trying! Unfortunately, when those votes came down, her name was at the top of the list. Low-hanging fruit, indeed.

Was She Actually Helping the Traitors?

Here’s the kicker—despite being booted out, Donna might’ve accidentally done the Traitors a solid! Her hit list targeted players who were sneaky and could threaten their game. Ian Terry was a master manipulator, and getting rid of him early was a massive win for the squad. Plus, she was smart enough to keep Michael Rapaport off her lists. He might be a handful, but let’s face it—a loud cannon on your team is better than a quiet mouse!

Where Do We Go From Here?

So, the secret traitor twist fizzled out faster than a flat soda. But don’t you fret! This season still has legs, with Rob emerging as the Traitors’ MVP. Meanwhile, Lisa Rinna’s inclusion as a Traitor is so in-your-face obvious that maybe it works to her advantage—like wearing a bright red cape to sneak about! And then there’s Candiace, bless her, who can’t help but gossip like she’s at a high school lunch table.

The Final Scoop

Ultimately, this season shows that it’s not just the strategy that matters—it’s who you decide to cast! The secret traitor idea might have had potential, but poor casting choices can ruin even the best plans. So stay glued to your screens, because this season is far from over!

New episodes of The Traitors drop every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock, so mark your calendars! The finale airs on February 26, and trust me—you don’t want to miss it!