Traitors Contestants Uncover Incredible Real-Life Police Connection After Filming
In a stunning revelation that has captivated fans of the hit BBC series, The Traitors contestants Amanda Collier and Jade Scott have disclosed a secret, real-world connection that existed between them long before they entered the treacherous castle. The pair, who clashed dramatically during the game, shared the astonishing coincidence in a heartfelt Instagram video, leaving viewers amazed by the unexpected link.
A Castle Rivalry Built on Misguided Suspicion
Throughout their time on the popular reality show, retired police detective Amanda harboured deep suspicions that Jade was a Traitor, despite both women actually being Faithful contestants. This tension created a compelling narrative strand, with Amanda's detective instincts seemingly fixated on Jade from the early stages. Ultimately, Amanda was banished from the game following the dramatic Chests of Chance twist, losing out to Reece Ward, while Jade managed to progress impressively to the final five contestants.
The Astonishing Instagram Revelation
The remarkable truth emerged when the pair connected via a recorded FaceTime call shared on social media. Amanda began by recounting her police career, stating, 'Back in the 1990s, way before you were born, I was a uniformed officer at Islington Police Station. One of my favourite colleagues was a man called Jonathan. We patrolled together, facing life-or-death situations while catching criminals.' After building the suspense, Amanda directly asked Jade about the connection, to which Jade revealed the incredible truth: 'This Jonathan is actually my boyfriend's dad.'
The two women erupted into laughter at the sheer improbability, repeatedly exclaiming 'What are the chances?' as they processed the extraordinary coincidence. Amanda elaborated on how the discovery unfolded after filming, explaining that Jade had initially messaged her to inquire about her police background. 'The Met Police is enormous,' Amanda recalled, 'then you mentioned North London and the 1990s, and we gradually narrowed it down. You sent his name, then a photo, and I realised - that's Johnny! It's absolutely insane how unlikely this connection is.'
Fan Reactions and Series Connections
The revelation sparked enthusiastic responses from followers, with one commenting, 'This whole time you could have been allies,' while another noted, 'That’s cool - it’s a small world.' A third fan expressed amazement, writing, 'The world is such a small place in many ways, absolutely incredible.' Others speculated about Amanda's early targeting of Jade, suggesting her intuition might have detected their hidden connection but misinterpreted it as suspicion of treachery.
This discovery adds to series four's theme of unexpected connections among contestants. The season featured mother-daughter duo Judy and Roxy entering together, while Ross and Ellie concealed their romantic relationship until Ellie's elimination. Ross also experienced another surprise connection with Netty, an old acquaintance he hadn't seen in ten years. At one point, viewers even theorised about a potential link between all players after noticing a family tree portrait within the castle.
Series Outcome and Lasting Impressions
In the game's ultimate conclusion, Jade, along with fellow contestants Faraaz Noor and Jack Butler, fell short of victory as Traitors Stephen Libby and Rachel Duffy emerged triumphant in Friday's nail-biting final, securing the substantial cash prize. Despite their early conflict, Amanda reflected warmly on her connection to Jonathan, concluding, 'What's absolutely lovely is he was just my favourite person... he was fantastic and I loved him.' The Traitors continues to air on BBC One and iPlayer, delivering more suspense and unexpected twists to its dedicated audience.
