The latest episode of The Traitors has left fans on the edge of their seats as Harriet, a former barrister and novelist, was banished from the castle after her kamikaze move during the round-table discussion. However, it was her reaction to finding out her suspicions about Rachel were true that stole the show.
In a dramatic turn of events, Harriet presented her evidence against Rachel to her fellow Faithfuls, but to no avail. Unwilling to give up, she urged them to vote her out instead, determined to prove her steadfast convictions. However, it was after the show that she finally found out the true identity of the Traitors.
On the companion show, Uncloaked, Harriet was visibly excited as she learned the truth. In a VT interview, filmed after her exit from the BBC show, Harriet reaffirmed her distrust of Rachel and voiced her suspicions of other players as well. She unrolled a scroll to reveal that Stephen was one of the Traitors, and exclaimed, “Oh, Stephen! A good Lewis boy there. I like that, representing for the Western Isles.” She then pulled down the paper to reveal Rachel’s name, proving her long-held suspicions to be right. Her reaction? A delighted squeal and uncontrollable laughter.
In an interview on the companion show, host Ed Gamble asked Harriet if she was nervous during the reveal, given how strongly she believed Rachel was a traitor. “It was just such a relief,” she beamed. “All the other mistakes just fade into complete insignificance. However much it didn’t do me any good, I was right. That is a vindication that I will take to my grave.”
Despite her certainty during breakfast at the round table, Harriet admitted she had some doubts afterwards. “I came out of that and I was a complete crumbling wreck of what if I’ve got that completely wrong,” she confessed. “I’ve put my entire house on this horse and what if that horse is a donkey?”
But her doubts were put to rest as her suspicions were proven right. Harriet’s reaction to finding out she was right delivered the perfect dose of hilarity and satisfaction for viewers. And with her exit from the show, she can now fully support team Faithful and hopes to see Rachel get voted out due to the damage she has caused to her credibility.
Despite two players’ attempts to brand her a Traitor in front of the whole group, Rachel remains a part of the contest. Harriet’s unwavering belief and determination to expose her as a Traitor may have not helped her in the game, but it definitely gave her a sense of vindication.
The Traitors’ latest drama has also inspired a new viral meme that fans cannot seem to get enough of. This only goes to show the impact that Harriet’s reaction has had on viewers. As the drama on the show continues to unfold, fans cannot wait to see what will happen next.
The Traitors’ Fiona, who had a heated row with Rachel on the show, has also shared where things stand between them now. Despite their differences, Fiona has extended an olive branch and hopes to move past their conflict.
The show continues on Thursday and Friday at 8pm on BBC One, and the tension and drama are only expected to increase. With Harriet’s exit, the game is now wide open and fans are eagerly waiting to see how it unfolds.
In the end, audiences have to appreciate Harriet’s bravery and determination in speaking her truth and standing by her convictions, despite the odds stacked against her. She may have been voted out, but her reaction to finding out she was right will always be remembered as one of the highlights of The Traitors.
