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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jacob Stolworthy and Adam White

The Traitors 2026 live: Ellie banished as Rachel and Stephen choose outcome of explosive ‘ceremonial dagger’ twist

We’re now into the second half of this year’s series of The Traitors – and the twists and turns are only getting bigger.

The latest episode (16 January) saw Traitors Rachel and Stephen successfully shine suspicion on Ellie, who received the most votes at the roundtable despite being a Faithful. She also revealed to her fellow players that she is in a relationship with long-departed Ross.

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