Tom Sandoval Just Got a Major Victory on ‘The Traitors'
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Backstabbing, scheming, and, of course, murrrrder. These are just a few things to expect from season 3 of The Traitors. The season premiered on Thursday, January 9, with host and fashion icon Alan Cumming welcoming a brand-new crop of contestants to the castle...only for a handful to leave after The Traitors season 3 eliminations, murders, and banishments began.
Each week, the Traitors murder (or recruit) a fellow player as the Faithfuls try to root out the Traitors before they’re eliminated next—all in the hopes of securing the (up to) $250,000 prize. With new twists and turns, season 3 is moving fast, so it can be hard to keep up. But never fear, that’s why we’re here: to help keep you up to date on all The Traitors season 3 murders and banishments.
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The Traitors Season 3 Murders
Episode 7 Murder: Derrick (Faithful)
As Derrick predicted, Rob murdered him before he could get another opportunity to expose him as a Traitor. Danielle was not happy with the pick, but after the trio of Traitors was unable to agree, she caved hoping it would wipe the slate clean in the turret. But Rob’s decision might lead to his demise. After Derrick’s death was announced, he immediately turned to Dylan and claimed he’d been framed—which is exactly what Derrick told Dylan would happen.
Episode 6 Murder: Bob H (Faithful)
No one, and I mean no one, in the castle was ready to say goodbye to Bob H. Except Boston Rob, who knew that Bob H was starting to doubt his loyalty. Unable to truly get on the same page, Carolyn and Danielle agreed, and the deed was done. The next morning, waiting to see who would appear at breakfast, Ciara declared, “I swear to god if they kill Bob H, I’ll set this place on fire.” I support you and your arson, Ciara. Justice for Bob H!
Episode 5 Murder: Robyn (Faithful)
Boston Rob nominated Robyn for murder, saying that she is the one player no one suspects of being a Traitor. Carolyn resisted, and she and Danielle tried to make the case for killing Gabby and breaking up the Bambis. At the end of the day, though, Danielle decided to capitulate to Boston Rob in the hopes that she could avoid becoming his next target...so that she can go after him. Carolyn reluctantly agreed, and Robyn got the axe. RIP.
Episode 4 Murder: Jeremy (Faithful)
Traitor Danielle Reyes put the final nail in Survivor alum Jeremy Collins’ grave, but this murder might have been a miscalculation. Yes, the Traitors took out a potential threat, but Carolyn, who had objected to almost every murder since the first, was devastated by the choice.
Episode 3 Murder: Chanel Ayan (Faithful)
It’s hunting season at the Traitors castle, and the Real Housewives are the prey. For their second murder, the Traitors—now including Survivor’s Rob Mariano (aka Boston Rob)—chose to go after Real Housewives of Dubai’s Chanel Ayan (aka Ayan or, as Alan called her, a “Real Housewife of Du-bye-bye”), hoping to create more chaos and potentially put a target on fellow Housewife Robyn Dixon’s back.
Episode 2 Murder: Dorinda (Faithful)
After sacrificing herself for the good of the team in the very first challenge, Dorinda was murdered on night one. She may have survived six seasons of The Real Housewives of New York City, but ultimately, she didn’t have what it takes to escape the Traitors.
The Traitors Season 3 Banishments
Episode 7 Banishment: Boston Rob (Traitor)
Boston Rob did his best to try to spin the narrative that he was being framed by the Traitors, but in the end, without support from Carolyn and Danielle, he was voted out. Surprisingly, Tom Sandoval played a major role in his banishment, saying he didn’t believe Boston Rob’s sob story, while Dylan stood by his ally. Could Dylan be next?
Last words: "I am, and always have been from the very beginning, a Traitor."
Episode 6 Banishment: Wes (Faithful)
Wes played an aggressive game in the castle, and it cost him a chance at the prize. While he and Derrick started out strong at the round table with their plan to go after Boston Rob, Rob was ready, having already started rumors about Wes. It was a close vote, but Wes’s defensive attitude, threats, and lack of friendship in the castle pushed him over the edge.
Last words: "“I’m one of the greatest reality competition players of all time. Quantitatively, I’m better than everyone here….You are all chess pieces on a board. And so, to all those people that have died until I got to this circle right here, I have no idea who killed ’em ’cause I’m a faithful. Fuck all you guys.”
Episode 5 Banishment: Nikki (Faithful)
In the saddest banishment of the season so far, Nikki was sent home after failing to beat the allegations she was a Traitor who put herself in a coffin in episode 3. Her stoic affect even had fellow Bambi Chrishell questioning her loyalty, and in the end she was sent home almost unanimously.
Last words: “We are all born different and our personalities are different…so from this point on, don’t judge people [for] who they are or how they are, and don’t have high expectations of [how] you think they should play this game.”
Episode 4 Banishment: Bob the Drag Queen (Traitor)
In a shocking twist, the Traitors—led by Boston Rob—turned on one of their own. After Bob the Drag Queen cast suspicion on the three players who entered late, Boston Rob decided Bob the Drag Queen had to go. He capitalized on Dylan Efron’s growing suspicions at the round table, and even got all of his fellow Traitors to vote out Bob the Drag Queen, too. Once he realized the tides were turning, he swore to God that he wasn’t a Traitor and voted to banish Boston Rob.
Last Words: “All of you know I’ve never lied. I said, “I swear to GOD!” But that was a lie because I don’t believe in God, I’m a Traitor.”*
*Yes, everyone applauded, and, yes, it was pretty great.
Episode 3 Banishment: Tony (Faithful)
Tony was banished by his fellow Faithfuls, even after he volunteered to go first in a challenge, costing him and his partner a shield. Unfortunately, his reluctance to sacrifice for the team made him a suspect, and that—coupled with his ridiculous request that a female player sacrifice herself in the first challenge—left him in the hot seat. Toxic masculinity strikes again! Okay, it was probably Boston Rob’s (a newly minted Traitor) announcement that he had given Tony his shield in the last episode and not received anything in return. Ouch.
Final words: “You’re a sellout, bro.” [@ Boston Rob]
Episode 2 Banishment: Wells (Faithful)
Unfortunately for Bach Nation, the Bachelor in Paradise bartender became the first player voted out on season 3. Wells tried his best to fit in with the group, but in the end, an accusation from Robyn was enough to send him packing, with Carolyn casting the final vote.
Final words: “Playing a smart game isn’t always the smartest.”
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