The Traitors Season 4 Episode 9: Faithfuls Struggle as Traitors Tighten Their Grip
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Season 4, Episode 9 of The Traitors!
As The Traitors hurtles towards its finale, the faithful players are finding themselves increasingly lost, despite successfully banishing two traitors in a row. Episode 9, which aired on February 12th, revealed a game where the traitors, particularly Rob Rausch, are masterfully evading suspicion. Despite Candiace Dillard Bassett’s repeated attempts to expose him, Rob’s strong social game continues to shield him.
A Deceptive Mission
The latest mission challenged players to sit in isolated boxes while the traitors secretly deliberated and answered questions designed to expose the faithful. Questions like “Who is the most manipulative?” and “Who is the most useful to the traitors?” were posed, and the faithful had to correctly predict the traitors’ responses to add money to the prize pot. This challenge presented a golden opportunity to unmask the traitors, but instead, the faithful found themselves eliminating fellow faithfuls.
Eric Nam Joins the Dark Side
A pivotal moment arrived when Rob Rausch recruited Eric Nam as a traitor. Faced with the ultimatum of “dying” in the game or joining the dark side, Eric reluctantly accepted, despite his reservations. His decision came after Kristen Kish, host of Top Chef, began to suspect his quiet demeanor, adding another layer of complexity to the game. You can learn more about the show’s format and strategy on Peacock’s official website.
Housewives Fall Victim
The episode also saw the second “murder” of Dorinda Medley, a familiar face from Season 3. Her return to the game was short-lived. With her elimination, the last of the “Real Housewives” are gone, following the previous “murders” of Caroline Stanbury (from The Real Housewives of Dubai) and the banishments of Lisa Rinna, Candiace Dillard Bassett, and Porsha Williams.
Stephen Colletti’s Unfortunate Exit
Stephen Colletti, known for his roles in One Tree Hill and Laguna Beach, was banished in a close vote, narrowly losing out to Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir. Suspicion fell on Stephen due to Lisa giving him her gold during a crucial mission and his private conversations with Candiace. Natalie’s observation that he seemed inauthentic during breakfast ultimately sealed his fate, despite his proclaimed faithfulness.
The Final Countdown
With just two episodes remaining, eight players remain: two traitors (Rob and Eric) and six faithful. The stakes are higher than ever, and the pressure is mounting. The Season 4 finale of The Traitors is scheduled to drop on February 26th on Peacock, followed immediately by a reunion hosted by Andy Cohen. Fans are eagerly anticipating the explosive conclusion to this season of deception and betrayal.
