Traitor US This is one of the most diabolical and addictive reality competition shows ever to hit our screens. Host Alan Cumming, whose looks are to die for, welcomed a group of players to his castle in the Scottish Highlands. And while salmon may have been in short supply at breakfast, the drama was high.
Allen secretly selected several players to become traitors. The groups, who know each other’s identities, then assassinate one player each night. Meanwhile, the remaining players, called the Faithful, eliminate one player each night, in hopes of rooting out a traitor. Along the way, the group competes in missions to add cash to the prize fund.
During the finale, if a traitor remains in the game, they win the entire prize. However, if only the loyal ones remain, they split the cash. Traitors have won two seasons so far. During seasons 2 and 3, the Faithfuls won the day and shared the prize.
The Traitors Who have been the best traitors in the US?
Traitors is a tricky and treacherous game. So far, 18 traitors have donned the cloak and worked in the shadows. Some of the biggest names in reality TV were chosen by Alan to wreak havoc in the castle. Survivor legend “Boston Rob” Mariano was the traitor during Season 3, while Parvati Shallow competed during Season 2. Other gamers, including Big Brother stars Danielle Reyes and Dan Gheesling, were traitors during their season. However, the Big Brother alumni did not fare so well in the turret. In fact, Alan described Danielle as one of the worst traitors he has ever seen. Oh!
Without a doubt, being a traitor is the most difficult role in this complex game. Traitors are not only making decisions and deciding who to kill, but they also have to make sure they don’t attract suspicion. So, in short, these competitors are actually playing two roles at once. And any mistake, no matter how small, can cost a traitor the life of the game.
Meanwhile, round tables are usually furious. However, when traitor-on-traitor violence occurs, it often signals to loyalists who is really in the turret. When Boston Rob led the call to deport fellow traitor Bob the Drag Queen, Bob left some clues pointing to Rob. Of course, Bob’s hints ultimately cost Rob the game because the Faithfuls didn’t trust him.
And trust is an essential currency in this game. So, who is the best American traitor of all time? Let’s take a look at the best players who plotted in turret.
3. Phaedra Park
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks entered the turret during Season 2 with the brains of a lawyer and the sassy one-liners of a housewife. She infamously told Peter Weber, “This ain’t the Bachelor, and I don’t need to kiss your *ss for a rose.”
Meanwhile, she entered the turret with Dan Gheesling and Parvati Shallow. Somehow, Phaedra managed to fly under the radar and no one suspected her. She was cordial with everyone in the house and had no enemies. She even flirted with her “Castle Daddy” CT Tamburello. It looked like Phaedra was having the best time of her life.
However, at a round table, Dan targeted Phaedra in an attempt to protect himself. Of course, this RHOA peach’s quick wit and courtroom expertise saved her life. Unfortunately, Dan’s comments made some loyalists suspicious of Phaedra.
Nevertheless, she surpasses both Parvati and Daan. And, Phaedra decided to recruit Below Deck alum and Bravo sister, Kate Chastain. Unfortunately, Phaedra was banished in Season 2 Episode 10. She played a nearly flawless game, and probably would have won if Dan hadn’t come for her at that round table. Many fans were disappointed that Phaedra did not win and praised her gameplay.
2. Siri Fields
Survivor star Siri Fields entered the palace during Season 1. For the first season of The Traitors, it was a mix of normal people and reality stars. Siri, who has played Survivor six times, entered the turret with Big Brother alumni Cody Calafiore and Christian De La Torre. Once Cody was deported, the two recruited Bachelor star Arie Luyendyk, Jr.
Siri played a great game. She was a friend to everyone and a protective and warm presence to the players. Still, she was secretly strategic and made it clear that she had her eyes on that cash prize. Furthermore, Siri was not afraid of having her throat cut.
During the finale, Siri and Ari Faithfulls remained with Andy Vanacore and Quentin Giles. When Siri started talking about who needed the money most, Aerie decided to back off. Of course, Ciri had a close relationship with Giles and Andy, and rookie players were stunned that Ciri was a traitor. As the ultimate traitor, Siri claims the entire $250,000, leaving a shocked Faithfull with nothing but serious trust issues. Although Siri may not have won Survivor (yet), she proved that she was the queen of the palace of traitors.
1. Rob Roush
During Season 4, Love Island USA alumnus Rob Roush wore the cloak. Rob and his fellow betrayers, Real Housewives alums Candiace Dillard Bassett and Lisa Rinna, worked well together at first. They also made a pact in Burj to protect each other. However, the game is not played that way, and the baby snake embraces its bitten side.
Rob, who was charming, friendly, and seemed like the hunky guy next door, quickly won everyone’s trust. They talked, but unlike Lisa and Candiace, not much. Also, he was an important key to winning the challenges.
And when the tide turned against Lisa, he voted to deport her. Naturally, this didn’t sit well with Candiace. So, Candiace and Rob went after each other at the round table, and Candiace lost that battle. He was deported, and Rob was left to recruit a singer named Eric.
While Rob, and his signature overalls, promised to split the cash with Eric, he had another ally in the house. Love Island star Maura Higgins felt Eric was a traitor. So, after a short debate, Rob and Maura vote out Eric in the Fire of Truth.
Still, Maura had no doubt that her best friend Robb was a loyal one. The expression on Rob’s shocked face when he revealed that he was a traitor was priceless. In the end, Rob claimed the entire prize pot, $220,800, leaving Maura with nothing. Cruel!
However, Rob later bought Maura a Birkin bag as an apology. To Rob it was just a game. And he performed it well.
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