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Paul T Smith

Intense finale of The Traitors sees three contestants share the prize money

Three contestants on The Traitors have won the game and split the prize money after an intense finale.

Scots player Meryl Williams, along with Hannah Byczkowski and Aaron Evans, who were all Faithfuls, walked away from the hugely popular BBC programme tonight with £33,000 each in their pockets.

Host Claudia Winkleman said: "Guys, I am so, so happy for the three of you," before Meryl screamed, "We have thirty three f****** grand."

Hannah and Aaron were in tears after the final (BBC)

All three have managed to survive numerous 'murders' and banishments throughout the BBC series. Traitors Wilfred Webster and Kieran Tompsett were the only contestants in the final sent home without a share of the £101,050 prize fund.

It was nerve-racking to watch though as Kieran got banished during the last round of the roundtable, but the game didn't end there, as Claudia broke the news that there could be another Traitor amongst the final four.

That meant the group had to decide if they believed there were no more Traitors left. But Wilfred was finally exposed after Hannah, Aaron and Meryl voted him to be a Traitor.

Many people have expressed their views on social media, with one saying: "Finale of #TheTraitors was everything I needed it to be. Absolutely superb bit of telly. The American version drops on 12th of January and I can’t wait - I need my fix."

Wilf says he's "so happy" the money has gone to Hannah, Aaron and Meryl. (BBC)

Another tweeted: "Best TV Best Final. What A Show! Never thought I’d be so hooked on it but here we are! Now I have to work out what I’m supposed to do with myself until hopefully another series rolls around #TheTraitors"

A third added: "The PERFECT ending!! You guys owe Kieran a drink! #TheTraitors"

While a fourth penned: "Jeeez that was tense! Kieran is a hero because the faithfuls wouldn't have won without him #TheTraitors"

"Absolutely elite television. Kieran f****** Wilf over because he knew he was getting done himself was just outstanding gameplay," said a fifth.

We recently told you that the reality TV game show will return next year for a second series, and Claudia is expected to return as the host.

A TV insider has told Daily Star: "The Traitors has become a big hit after just a few weeks. It was a no-brainer to commission another series.

"Everyone is hoping it will be even more popular by next year and become one of the biggest shows on TV."

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