Two years have passed since that devastating finale of The Traitors series two, yet wherever I go, fans still stop me with the exact same question: “Are you okay, Mollie?”
I’m Mollie Pearce, the 23-year-old model and disability advocate who played as a Faithful, made it all the way to the final two, and was betrayed at the very last moment by my close friend—and secret Traitor—Harry Clark. In one of the most agonising twists, I nearly banished him, only to change my vote to fellow Faithful Jaz Singh at the final second.
The Traitors finalist Mollie Pearce revealed what fans still ask her – two years on from her series’ brutal finale
Mollie was heartbroken two years ago after realising she had been tricked by her friend Harry Clark throughout the process
I don’t wake up every day reliving it. Honestly, most of the time it doesn’t cross my mind. But the moment someone recognises me and asks if I’m okay, it all comes rushing back.
Speaking on the Spent podcast, in association with Nationwide, I explained that the tears in that finale weren’t really about the prize money. The game is so intense—you’re cut off from your family and the outside world for weeks, with zero contact. You become completely absorbed. When it ended, I felt like I’d let myself down, and worse, that I’d let my family down.
I remember calling them straight after, sobbing that I’d lost all that money. Their response? “We don’t care about the money—how are you?” That conversation grounded me instantly. I realised I had an incredible family to go home to, a wonderful life waiting for me. The money was never truly mine anyway; it was just part of the game. The producers create something so immersive it feels utterly real—and that’s the magic of The Traitors.
Speaking to the camera after Harry’s win was confirmed, Mollie acknowledged having almost voted him out – only to change her mind
Speaking to the Spent Podcast, Mollie addressed whether she would return to the castle for a hypothetical all-star series
Mollie also discussed the ongoing fourth series – and praised Traitor Rachel Duffy (pictured) for her gameplay
These days, I’m watching the current fourth series and, for the first time, I’m quietly rooting for the Traitors—specifically Rachel Duffy and Stephen Libby. They’ve played brilliantly, especially Rachel surviving Harriet’s relentless attack. I was convinced Rachel was done for, but then Harriet completely unravelled and ended up going home herself. It was one of the wildest episodes I’ve ever seen.
As for whether I’d return for a potential All Stars edition? Sign me up in a heartbeat. But I do think it would only be fair if it was all Faithfuls or all Traitors together—otherwise the returning players would have too big a target on their backs, and the lack of trust would unbalance the game.
Finally, on Harry: we’re friends now. It’s been a long time, there are no grudges, and I’ve moved on completely. He once promised me a sunshine holiday with his winnings, but it never happened—and that’s fine. It’s his money, and I can book my own holidays. Life goes on.
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