The Traitors Secret Traitor red cloak twist explained

The Traitors is back for a fourth series and host Claudia Winkleman wasn't joking when she said things are little bit different this year.

SPOILERS: Do not continue reading if you haven't watched The Traitors series 4 episode 1. Watch it on iPlayer and then come back!

OK, now we're all on the same page, let's talk all things Secret Traitor!

What is the Secret Traitor and how does the role work?

As always, Claudia selects her Traitors from the 22 contestants and the audience will know who they are, but their powers will be a little different.

Because Claudia also selects a Secret Traitor and nobody will know who that person is. Not the Traitors, not the Faithful - and not even the audience at home.

"You are my Secret Traitor, you will not be joining your fellow Traitors tonight. Instead, you will be controlling them," Claudia tells the mystery figure, before revealing to them who the Traitors are.

The Secret Traitor will work alone and will be responsible for drawing up a murder shortlist. The Traitors must them murder someone - but it can only be someone whose name is on the murder shortlist.

Only the Secret Traitor will know everyone in the game's true identity.

Who is the Secret Traitor?

You'll have to watch The Traitors on iPlayer and BBC One on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8pm to find out.

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