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How lucky twist led to ‘murder’ of latest Traitors contestant

Traitors Rachel and Stephen claim ghost-hunting builder Adam as their latest victim
  • Builder Adam has become the fifth faithful contestant to be "murdered" in the current series of the BBC's hit show, The Traitors, following a tense deliberation in the infamous turret.
  • Traitors Rachel and Stephen successfully identified a faithful who had not secured protection from the night’s elimination.
  • Viewers had previously seen seven contestants earn shields during the day’s challenge, granting them immunity from the traitors' next kill.
  • During their discussion, Rachel and Stephen carefully weighed their options. Rachel explained her decision to target the 34-year-old builder from Essex, stating: "It takes someone out of the game I can’t read." Cyber security consultant Stephen added: "I really hope he’s not got a shield."
  • Hairstylist Jessie and gardener James were also considered for murder, but both were ultimately safe, having secured shields.

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