In the high-stakes world of The Celebrity Traitors, where deception reigns supreme and alliances crumble under suspicion, former rugby union star Joe Marler has emerged as a legendary Faithful. With an uncanny “killer instinct” honed from years on the pitch, Marler has systematically unmasked every single Traitor in the game, turning what could have been a chaotic guessing match into a masterclass of deduction. His latest triumph? Pinpointing singer Cat Burns and comedian Alan Carr as the final two Traitors, leaving fans in awe and dubbing him the greatest Faithful the show has ever seen.
The breakthrough came during the heart-pounding penultimate episode on October 30, where Marler’s razor-sharp intuition cut through the fog of lies. Confiding to the cameras, he declared his belief that Burns and Carr were the culprits behind the chaos. Not content to keep his revelations solo, Marler rallied his trusted ally, comedian Nick Mohammed, pulling him into the fold with compelling evidence that sealed their pact. As the tension builds toward the finale, the question looms: Can Marler sway the skeptical historian David Olusoga to join the hunt, or will the Traitors slip through and snatch victory—and the charity winnings—for themselves?
Social media erupted in praise for Marler’s genius, with viewers hailing him as a strategic powerhouse. “Joe Marler’s brain is ASTOUNDING,” one X/Twitter user raved. “If the Faithful win this, it’s all because of him—that’s insane!” Another fan gushed, “I knew very little about Joe Marler before this, but he’s fast become one of my favorites. The best Faithful ever, and the one I’d love to see take the crown. Big things ahead for him, and he deserves it all.” The fervor peaked with one enthusiastic supporter proclaiming, “JOE MARLER FOR PRIME MINISTER. WHAT A MAN!”
But Marler’s detective work wasn’t without drama. His earnest attempt to convince Olusoga only backfired, planting seeds of doubt in the historian’s mind about Marler’s own motives. Meanwhile, the episode delivered jaw-dropping twists, including actor Celia Imrie’s shocking “murder” right under everyone’s noses. Seated beside her at the lavish dinner party, Traitor Alan Carr delivered the chilling line, “Parting is such sweet sorrow,” locking eyes with her in a moment that sent shivers down spines.
Tensions boiled over at the roundtable, where Olusoga and broadcaster Kate Garraway clashed in a fiery exchange. In a tragic misstep, the group voted out Garraway—a loyal Faithful—who gracefully bowed out, thanking her fellow players for an “amazing game” after “years of being very serious, very sad.”
As the credits loomed, host Claudia Winkleman dropped a bombshell: No overnight “murder,” setting the stage for a nail-biting finale showdown among Carr, Burns, Olusoga, Marler, and Mohammed. For one last psychological test, the players circled up, staring into each other’s eyes to solemnly declare, “I am a Faithful.” But Carr cracked under the pressure, bursting into uncontrollable laughter mid-sentence and sending the room into hysterics. While his humor disarmed most, it only fueled Marler’s suspicions, solidifying his theory and proving once again why his “killer instinct” has exposed every Traitor, one by one.
With the finale on the horizon, all eyes are on Marler. Will his unerring deductions lead the Faithful to glory, or will the Traitors’ charm prevail? One thing’s certain: In the game of Traitors, Joe Marler isn’t just playing—he’s dominating.