Fans of the hit BBC show The Traitors were left speechless this week after one of its original stars appeared looking dramatically different. Amanda Lovett, 57, sparked a wave of reactions with her remarkably youthful appearance on the programme's companion show, Uncloaked.
A Fresh-Faced Revelation on Uncloaked
Amanda, who became a fan favourite as a Traitor in the show's first series, joined host Ed Gamble on the Friday 10th of January 2026 episode. She was alongside singer Charlotte Church and the most recently banished contestant, Fiona. However, it was Amanda's transformed look that quickly became the main talking point for viewers at home.
Appearing fresh-faced and visibly rejuvenated, she looked a world away from her time on the original series. Reports suggest her new look is the result of dedicated skincare involving creams and non-invasive procedures, culminating in a more permanent solution. The mother-of-five and grandmother underwent a neck and lower facelift, a procedure she decided on after becoming self-conscious about sagging skin she noticed on camera.
The Procedure and Fan Reaction
The surgery, estimated to have cost £7,600, took up to five hours and was performed under local anaesthetic. Amanda described the experience as a sensation of "tugging and pulling" and even managed to doze off during the operation. The initial recovery took three to four weeks for the swelling to subside, with a full recovery achieved after three months.
Viewers took to social media in disbelief at her transformation. One fan exclaimed on Twitter: "Sorry but amanda looks PHENOMENAL #TheTraitors." Another asked: "What on earth has happened to Amanda #TheTraitorsUK #Uncloaked." A third viewer summed up the shock, writing: "Uncloaked - how the f*** does Amanda not look ANYTHING like Amanda?!?!" while a fourth stated simply: "Amanda (S1) looks 20 years younger on uncloaked omgg."
Uncloaked Spoiler Controversy
The appearance also fed into an ongoing viewer complaint about the Uncloaked spin-off. Some fans have accused the BBC show of spoiling the main programme by giving away clues about future eliminations. They argue that the choice of guests, often themed around the type of exit (murdered or banished), makes outcomes predictable.
Following the episode featuring Amanda and Charlotte Church, which aired on Thursday night, one frustrated viewer tweeted the BBC: "So I worked out a theory last night, and I didn’t tweet it because I didn’t want to spoil tonight’s show but, alas, it came true. Regarding #Uncloaked, their guests keep spoiling the show."
Despite the spoiler debate, the undeniable headline from the episode was Amanda Lovett's stunning and confident new appearance, proving she remains a captivating figure long after her time as a Traitor ended.
