Donna Kelsey becomes the first traitor to be implicated traitor Season 4, Episode 3. In the premiere episode, NFL Mom was selected for a prestigious new position at the palace: The Secret Traitor. Unlike other traitors, Donna worked in the shadows. Neither the players, nor the traitor, nor the viewers at home knew his identity. His job was to prepare an assassination shortlist that was handed to the traitors, and to inform them which players were available for assassination.
In episode 3, Donna’s reign of secrecy ends when she is exiled to the Round Table Conference. Before leaving the palace he said, “You have considered yourself a traitor.” With Donna gone, the role of secret traitor is officially back on. So, which player should be chosen for this powerful role?
Our Picks for Who Should Be the Next Traitor in Season 4
The Secret Traitor holds a lot of power in the game. They determine who is at risk of being eliminated in each episode, and they get the benefit of working undercover. In previous seasons, traitors had to trust that their villainous teammates would not expose them at the Round Table Conference. You would think that traitors would support each other, but not so. In Season 2, Dan Gheesling throws his fellow traitor, Phaedra Parks, to the wolves in an attempt to save his game. The following season, “Boston Rob” Mariano did the same to his traitorous associate Bob the Drag Queen. So, yes, the secret traitor has quite the advantage here.
We don’t know for sure whether a new secret traitor will be chosen, but I suspect Donna will be replaced. Here are the individuals I believe are the top contenders…
Stephen Colletti
Stephen Colletti is keeping a low profile on The Traitors, which will likely help him advance in the game. The Laguna Beach alum isn’t on anyone’s radar right now. The Loyalists believe he is one of them, and the traitors do not see him as an immediate threat. Although Stephen is perceived as non-threatening to his teammates, it is clear to the viewers at home that he is quite intelligent. It is clear from his statements that he has a deep understanding of the game and is keenly aware of the social dynamics within the palace. For these reasons, I think he would make a great secret traitor. I’m confident he’ll be able to hide his power, and trick his teammates into believing he’s just a powerless loyalist. Also, he is the only actor in the group, which he can benefit from.
tiffany michelle
Tiffany Mitchell played a brilliant, strategic game on Big Brother 23. She didn’t win the game, but she earned a cult reputation among Big Brother fans. That’s why Survivor legend Rob Cesternino treated him with such reverence in The Traitors premiere. He’s a really big thing within the gamers community.
I believe that due to her current status as a Loyalist we are only able to see half of Tiffany’s abilities. She’s yearning for some power, and I hope she gets it. The current traitor is playing it safe, but I know Tiffany will shake up the game. She will put a lot of thought into who should be shortlisted for the murder. However, there is a downside to choosing Tiffany. Unlike Stefan, she’s not skating by unnoticed. Colton Underwood suspects he’s a traitor, meaning he could soon be thrown out the door if he brings his theory to the roundtable.
colton underwood
Speaking of Colton, he would also be a solid choice to replace Donna. The Bachelor alum has been praised for his perceptiveness and strategic ability, drawing comparisons to Traitors season 2 standout Peter Weber. Colton didn’t come ashore here. And we want a secret traitor who is willing to get their hands dirty. It’s clear to us that Colton is a competitor, but his teammates may not see him that way. He is best known for being on a dating show, so his castmates do not see him as a strategic threat. His background may help him conceal his role as a secret traitor.
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Tell us – do you agree with our picks? Who do you think should be the next secret traitor?