The high-stakes psychological game of The Traitors has claimed its first victim, with bubbly nursery school teacher Netty being brutally 'murdered' in a dramatic opening twist.
An Emotional Exit from the Castle
The 42-year-old single mother was left devastated after discovering her murder letter, confessing she felt "gutted" to be the first contestant eliminated from the BBC gameshow. Speaking after her departure, Netty admitted her tears were "happy tears" born from the incredible experience, but her disappointment was palpable.
"Oh no! I'm so gutted, I think I'd have been a very good Faithful. Maybe I was too loud," she declared upon finding the fateful note. Reflecting on her strategy, she sighed: "Originally, I said I'll observe and see what's going on, but I absolutely did not stick to it."
The Secret Traitor's Power Play
In a significant twist for the new series, Netty's murder was orchestrated solely by the 'Secret Traitor', a new role whose power has usurped the regular Traitors. She was chosen from a shortlist drawn up by this clandestine player, meaning her fate was sealed without the usual group deliberation.
"If I knew what was coming, I probably would have stayed a little bit quieter. But I don't know if that would have stopped me being on that short list of names anyway," Netty reasoned, acknowledging the unique mechanics that led to her early exit.
Friendship and Regrets on the Scottish Estate
Netty's journey was complicated by a surprise reunion with an old friend, Ross, whom she hadn't seen for years. While she laughed off the idea that this connection led to her murder—"I don't think I even remembered his name!"—Ross has expressed concern that her enthusiastic hug upon arrival made them both targets.
Despite the premature end, Netty described her time in the Scottish castle as "bittersweet" and without regret. Her highlight was the tense first mission involving 100 coffins, which she said brought the group together. She had hoped to win the prize money to travel the world with her young daughter.
Ultimately, the teacher, who initially wanted to be a Traitor, found solace in being a Faithful. "I got to relax being a Faithful, I did get to just be me and I think that was easier," she said, praising the "super friendly" group of contestants. She leaves viewing the experience as "one of the most fun" of her life, a chance to do something for herself and forge unexpected friendships.
