The Traitors contestant Roxy Wilson has opened up for the first time about the intense experience of concealing her family connection throughout the entire series. The 32-year-old, who was murdered in Thursday night's dramatic episode, carried the significant secret that fellow faithful Judy was actually her mother.
A Shocking Revelation
Following Roxy's departure from the game, host Claudia Winkleman stunned the remaining contestants by announcing the hidden relationship. The revelation caused gasps among both faithfuls and traitors, creating one of the season's most memorable moments.
Keeping the Secret
Roxy has now shared how she and Judy managed to keep their bond completely hidden. "It was so special doing it with my Mum," Roxy explained. "When she left – that was a bit sad. But I was happy I had managed to get one over on the Traitors as they hadn't established and figured out that relationship."
She elaborated on her decision to maintain the secret: "I never considered telling them about Mum, especially because after she went she was confirmed a Faithful, so they would have definitely thought the other one has got to be a Traitor. Even if I was a Traitor, I wouldn't have told the other Traitors."
The Slip-Up Viewers Missed
Remarkably, Roxy revealed there was one moment where she nearly gave the game away. During a challenge, she accidentally referred to Judy as "mum," though most viewers failed to spot this crucial slip-up.
"I did fear it would happen because that was the hardest thing – not being able to call her Mum," Roxy admitted, highlighting the emotional challenge of their deception.
The Breakfast Table Revelation
At the breakfast table following Roxy's murder, Claudia Winkleman delivered the bombshell announcement: "Do you feel sad for Roxy? Do you know who else will be sad for her? Her mum, Judy."
The remaining contestants reacted with shock, with Rachel commenting: "We knew there would be a family connection." The revelation added an extra layer of drama to an already tense situation.
A Special Bond
Judy adopted Roxy when she was just four years old and has described it as "the best thing she has ever done." Speaking about her daughter, Judy said: "She is just an amazing person, inside and out. Don't ever underestimate her because she is a very strong person as well."
Roxy's Background and Game Play
Roxy shared that her challenging early life experiences helped prepare her for the psychological demands of The Traitors. "The first six years of my life were a little rocky," she revealed. "I think having that lived experience of adapting to different situations, meeting different people, figuring out who to trust – I thought those skills that have come from unfortunate circumstances would actually take me really far on the show."
The Murder Plot
Discussing the decision to murder Roxy, fellow contestant Rachel explained the strategic thinking: "We need to murder Roxy. Murdering her will implicate James very, very nicely. We knew it was coming Stephen. She's not going to be banished. We're not going to string her along to the end. We knew we needed to murder her and tonight's the night."
After receiving her murder letter, Roxy reflected: "I kind of knew it today because I went so hard at the table, I think I was going for the Traitors and I think they know it. But, honestly, I'm so proud of myself for getting this far."
Exit Speech and Fan Reactions
In her exit speech, Roxy demonstrated her continued misreading of the game by expressing her hope that Rachel or Stephen would win, mistakenly believing them to be faithfuls. "I would for Stephen or Rachel to win," she said. "I think they're both amazing people and I think they – hopefully – have been faithful and honest throughout this process but yeah, it's been a ball."
Fans took to social media to express their reactions to the dramatic episode:
- "I can't believe we've been deprived of seeing Roxy in bits on the floor at that fire pit tomorrow night when she realises she's been played by her besties"
- "Can we fast forward to #uncloaked to see Roxy realise her winners and most trusted Faithfuls are in fact Traitors"
- "Roxy is going to get a shock when she finds out who the Traitors are"
- "I'd like Rachel or Stephen to win. They've been Faithful through the process. Roxy is so silly, it's ridiculous"
Contestant Reactions
At the breakfast table following Roxy's murder, James expressed his confusion about the game's dynamics: "How am I so wrong. I've been shouting [Roxy and Matt] from the hilltops the whole game."
Jack responded with a philosophical observation about the nature of the competition: "It just goes to show how wrong we can all be."
The episode highlighted not only the strategic gameplay of The Traitors but also the powerful emotional connections that can exist beneath the surface of reality television competitions.
