Traitors star breaks silence on strategy that led to her downfall

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14 Jan 2026 • 11:01 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Fiona Hughes, 62, the Secret Traitor from The Traitors, has discussed her controversial strategy following her banishment from the reality series.
  • She explained that her murder shortlists, which included Netty, Ben, and Maz, were based on her perception of them as the most 'faithful' contestants.
  • Hughes was banished after her attempt to expose fellow traitor Rachel backfired, ultimately drawing suspicion onto herself.
  • Reflecting on her dramatic confrontation with Rachel, where she accused her of lying, Hughes candidly described herself as a 'plonker'.
  • Despite the intensity, Hughes called her experience on the show 'wonderful', noting it felt like a lifetime in just six episodes.

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