‘It isn’t even about the money’ - The remaining Traitors contestants look ahead to the final

Virgin Radio

26 Jan 2024, 09:17

With the final of series two of The Traitors set to hit our screens tonight (Friday 26th January), the remaining players have spoken about making it this far in the competition. 

*There are spoilers ahead if you haven’t seen The Traitors series two, episode eleven yet*

With last night’s episode seeing two more members of the Faithful gang eliminated (Zack was murdered and Jasmine was incorrectly banished) the final five are Faithfuls Evie, Jaz and Mollie, and Traitors Harry and Andrew.

Speaking ahead of tonight’s final - which airs on BBC One at 9pm - Andrew said: “I'm really super excited. I didn't think I was going to make it this far and I’m just really proud of myself. It’s the first time, in probably 20-odd years of my life, I'm actually proud of something I have achieved. 

“I've spoken about my struggles with mental health for a long, long time and not feeling like I was good enough, I lost my self-worth and my confidence. This has given me my confidence back.”

He added that winning “would mean everything” to him to me, but also revealed: “I’ve got to the point now where I don't mind if I don't win. I honestly don't mind and I'm pleased whoever does win.”

Fellow Traitor Harry said: “I couldn't have done anything else to get here but also it has been a bit of luck as well.”

Stating that, “I've surprised myself by how mentally strong I actually am,” he added: “I couldn't even imagine winning the show. A 22-year-old with 100 grand in his hands would be amazing.

“I just can't even put into words what it would mean to win that amount of money at this young age.”

Faithful Evie described it as “really surreal to be in the final five”, and said that her best moment has been when the team managed to catch Paul as a Traitor. 

“He’s a great guy, but that one was particularly good for my game plan because I’d also managed to convince people about Ash and been a part of the Miles banishment too. I’d had suspicions about Paul for a very long time, so that was a really good moment.”

Evie said that if she wins, it would make her “feel really smart and accomplished.”

On making the final Faithful Jaz said: “I actually can’t believe it, but I’ve worked hard and I’m a big believer in what you put in is what you get out, sprinkled with a little bit of luck of course!”

He continued: “As soon as I found out I was right about Paul being a Traitor, I got the validation that I was on the right lines and then there was nothing holding me back from then on. That’s when I started to believe in myself and grew in even more confidence. 

Speaking about the possibility of winning, Jaz admitted that: “It isn’t even about the money for me. I’ve just been enjoying the experience so much.” 

He added: "I do want to win the show but not for the money, for the principle of Faithfuls going all the way."

Mollie - another Faithful - said: “Never in a million years did I think I was going to get to the final. I thought I was probably going to be one of the first to be murdered!”

She added: “Winning the show would just change my life. It would mean that I could have a safety net and I could go travelling and put a deposit down on a house. I think because I have spent a lot of time unwell, it would definitely mean I can make up for lost time and having the money gives you options to travel and see the world. Just catching up on lost time, really.”

The Traitors series two concludes tonight, Friday 25th January, on BBC One at 9pm. You can watch the first eleven episodes, and series one, on BBC iPlayer now.