January 4th 2025.
As The Traitors continues to captivate audiences, the drama at the round table is just getting started. But in addition to the intense game, viewers are also getting to know the players on a deeper level.
One of the highlights of the BBC series is bringing together a diverse group of individuals who may not have crossed paths otherwise, and they certainly don't fit the typical reality star mold. The casting team really knows how to pick a winning group!
On Friday's episode, we were given a glimpse into Olivia Deane's personal life. The 26-year-old beautician and model opened up to her fellow contestants Armani and Leon about her life outside of the show. She revealed that she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at the young age of 12, which resulted in her having a prosthetic eye.
"I've got a prosthetic eye, my right one. I had it removed when I was 14," Olivia shared with her fellow players. She went on to explain the challenges she faced as a teenager and how it affected her confidence. However, she also acknowledged that many people don't even notice her prosthetic eye, with Armani even complimenting it as the most perfect one she's ever seen.
In a confessional, Olivia opened up even more about her journey and the impact it has had on her. "I feel like I've been through a lot in life. When I was 12 years old, I was diagnosed with a cancer called retinoblastoma," she explained. This type of eye cancer mainly affects young children and is linked to a genetic change that affects the growth of the eye.
Despite the challenges she faced, Olivia remains a fighter and is determined to make a mark in the game. "I just know I'm a fighter. I feel like this is why I'll be good at this game, because I am not going to give up," she declared. She also revealed her determination to help the "faithfuls" track down the traitors and come out on top in the end.
Olivia is no stranger to the spotlight, having appeared on Katie Piper's Extraordinary People podcast and worked with popular brands like Primark. She has even written a book, In My New Normal, where she shares more about her personal journey.
Meanwhile, tensions were high for Kasim in the last episode as he found himself accused of being a traitor by Jake. In the nightly round table, where players vote for who they want to leave the show, Jake made a harsh comment about Kasim, saying that he saves people by day and murders at night. Kasim did not take kindly to the comparison and defended himself passionately, stating, "You're basically calling me Harold Shipman." (Shipman was a GP who was found to have taken the lives of over 250 of his patients over a span of 20 years.)
Despite the accusations flying, Kasim managed to save himself and it was Armani who was ultimately eliminated from the game. She became the first traitor to be banished, leaving Linda and Minah as the remaining traitors trying to outsmart the faithfuls.
As the game continues, both teams are determined to make it to the final roundtable and claim the prize pot of £120,000. But as the episode came to an end, we were teased with the return of some familiar faces, leaving us on the edge of our seats and eager for the next episode.
The Traitors will be back on Wednesday at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer. And if you want to stay on top of all the latest news and predictions for this exciting show, be sure to join our The Traitors community on WhatsApp. Simply click the link and select "Join Chat" to get access to live episode coverage, behind-the-scenes gossip, and a place to discuss all the cliffhangers. Don't forget to turn on your notifications!
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