Eagle-eyed fans of the hit BBC series The Traitors have uncovered a significant spoiler for the upcoming episode, thanks to an accidental slip from a former contestant. The star was forced to hastily delete a social media post that gave away crucial details about the show's next instalment, set to air on Friday, 14th January 2026.
The Accidental Revelation
Former contestant Linda, who appeared in the show's last series, confirmed she will be a guest on the companion podcast, Uncloaked, on Friday evening. This revelation alone sparked speculation, as the podcast's guest lineup has previously mirrored events in the corresponding episode.
However, the spoiler went deeper. In a since-deleted TikTok exchange, Linda was directly asked by a fan about a specific moment from the previous episode. The fan queried, "What questions did Harriet ask? I thought we hadn’t seen Harriet’s yet?!" Linda then replied, inadvertently disclosing not only the content of Harriet's question but also a shock bombshell that Harriet posed to the Traitors.
The Uncloaked Connection
This incident highlights a growing pattern noticed by sharp viewers. The Uncloaked podcast, which airs after each main episode, films its segments in advance. Guests are given early access to the relevant episode to discuss their experiences.
Fans have theorised that the show's producers book guests thematically linked to that night's events. One viewer outlined the pattern on social media, stating: "They have themed guests, and the pattern is too obvious." They cited examples, including the appearance of a Welsh Traitor on Uncloaked coinciding with Fiona's exit, and a secret couple from a past series appearing on the podcast the same night a new secret couple, Ross and Ellie, were revealed in the current game.
Fans React to the Spoiler Slip
The fan community is now abuzz, with many expressing frustration that the carefully guarded secrets of the show are being inadvertently exposed. The viewer who spotted the trend pleaded, "I’m tweeting this so they hopefully see it and stop it!!" They added it was "crazy" that such a tightly produced show could have its results hinted at so plainly through the podcast's guest list.
This latest slip from Linda, first spotted on 13th January 2026, has only intensified the debate. While the core mystery of who remains a Faithful or a Traitor is intact, specific narrative beats and eliminations appear to be foreshadowed, altering the viewing experience for those who connect the dots.
The next episode of The Traitors continues on BBC One, leaving fans to wonder if the accidental spoiler will change how they watch the high-stakes roundtable and the ensuing drama at Ardross Castle.
