The tension is palpable as the celebrity edition of The Traitors hurtles toward its explosive finale tomorrow night (November 6), but savvy fans are already calling game over for the sneaky duo of Alan Carr and Cat Burns. With the Traitors seemingly holding all the cards, eagle-eyed viewers have uncovered a glaring oversight that could seal their fate against the steadfast Faithfuls: historian David Olusoga, rugby star Joe Marler, and comedian Nick Mohammed.
This season has been a rollercoaster of betrayal and drama, none more iconic than Alan’s ruthless pivot against Paloma Faith in week two—a move that’s still sending shockwaves through the fanbase. Yet, despite their cunning gameplay, Reddit sleuths are convinced the end is nigh for Alan and Cat, thanks to a “fatal mistake” that’s impossible to ignore.
The smoking gun? Gender diversity—or the lack thereof. As one sharp Reddit user pointed out, Cat stands as the lone woman in the final lineup, with every other female contestant (including the recently ousted TV presenter Kate Garraway) revealed as a Faithful. “It would be really weird for Claudia to choose 3 men as Traitors,” the fan argued, highlighting how an all-male Traitor squad from the start would defy the show’s history of balancing the scales.
Echoing the sentiment in another thread, a second viewer declared, “There is no way the Traitors are winning this. Cat, the only female left, and Alan fumbling so much. It’s so obvious.” This isn’t just speculation; it draws from the show’s controversial past. Remember season two of the UK civilian version? It kicked off with one woman and two men as Traitors, but after Ash’s early banishment, the guys recruited only more men—sparking massive backlash over the “boys’ club” vibe. The BBC listened, flipping the script in season three with an all-female Traitor trio to promote fairness and excitement.
In this celebrity spin-off, fans argue, it should’ve been a red flag for the Faithfuls that producers wouldn’t risk repeating the all-male blunder. Already, Joe and Nick have zeroed in on Cat, with one commenter labeling her vote against Kate as a “death sentence.” “I’ve been saying this!! Getting Kate out was her death sentence,” they exclaimed, predicting the Faithfuls will connect the dots and dismantle the Traitors’ empire.
Win or lose, The Traitors has been a smash hit for the BBC, racking up jaw-dropping viewership. Reports suggest the nine-episode run could hit a staggering 125 million views—meaning one in four UK adults has been glued to the screen, scheming right alongside the stars. As the finale looms, will the Faithfuls spot the gender giveaway and claim victory? Or will Alan and Cat pull off the ultimate twist? Tune in tomorrow to witness the betrayal’s bitter end!