January 17th 2024.
The latest episode of The Traitors has left fans reeling with shock and emotion, as one of the show's most beloved players faced a brutal and iconic demise. (Warning: Major spoilers ahead for season 2 episode 7)
The news of this tragic loss has spread like wildfire on social media, with many viewers declaring a state of mourning for the fallen faithful. But amidst the devastation, there has also been a flood of memes and witty remarks, including a clever nod to the hit film Saltburn.
Before we dive into the best reactions from the internet, let's quickly recap the jaw-dropping events from the episode. So, if you haven't watched it yet and want to avoid any spoilers, now is your final warning to look away.
During Friday's episode, the three traitors were given the task of "murdering" a faithful by tricking them into drinking from a poisoned chalice. All signs pointed to the victim being Diane, a beloved player on the show.
At the start of Wednesday's episode, it was confirmed that Diane did indeed drink from the poisoned chalice given to her by Traitor Miles, which should have resulted in her immediate death.
The remaining players dressed in funeral attire as they mourned the loss of a fellow faithful. But things took an unexpected turn when host Claudia Winkleman revealed over breakfast that the poison had not taken effect immediately, and Diane would die at the end of the next mission.
"Think of today, if you will, as a slow march to certain death," Claudia somberly announced.
For the challenge, the contestants had to act out a funeral procession to determine which one of them had been poisoned. Diane was sadly "murdered" and placed in a coffin, while Paul was also cast in one of the coffins.
As the players walked along a pathway, they had to answer questions to uncover who was safe and who was at risk of being "murdered." In the end, the remaining three contestants – Diane, Paul, and Evie – each had to get into a coffin while the others watched.
The remaining players had to cast their vote for who they thought had been poisoned by throwing a flower into their coffin. If they guessed correctly, the team would win £7,000.
In the end, the players correctly guessed that Diane was the one who had been poisoned. She was then concealed in the coffin and praised by Claudia as a "brilliant player."
Now that we're all caught up, let's see how The Traitors fans on Twitter reacted to the shocking episode.
From references to Saltburn to hilarious memes and clever remarks, the internet was buzzing with reactions to Diane's memorable send-off. Even Diane herself joined in, sharing a post on Instagram and proving once again why she is an icon.
The Traitors continues tomorrow at 9 pm on BBC One and iPlayer, and we can't wait to see what happens next. Do you have a celebrity story you'd like to share with us? Get in touch with our entertainment team by emailing us at email, calling 020 3615 2145, or visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
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