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Barbie turned out to be bullet-proof
Leanne survived an attempted murder, intermittent suspicion and many arguments to make it all the way. “Assassin Barbie” ultimately took down all but one player to scoop half the prize. And how she deserved it. Having posed as a nail technician, hidden her military experience and concealed her physical capabilities during missions, Leanne proved she wasn’t to be underestimated – the point she’d set out to make.
Like joint winner Jake, she was a dogged detective with an uncanny memory for incriminating details. She voted to banish Charlotte at the first two Round Tables of the series, voted for Frankie last week and had lingering doubts about Alexander all along. Now she “trusted her gut” and ousted all three. Only one was a Traitor, as it turned out, but them’s the breaks.
Leanne wants to add to her family with partner Sophie, having opened up about her difficult birth experience last time around. There might also be wedding bells on the horizon, in which case her £47.3K cash prize will help. She becomes the second soldier in a row to win, after Harry last year. Salute!
Credits roll. Everyone breathe
So there we have it. Leanne Quigley and Jake Brown become the third winners of The Traitors UK, following in the triumphant footsteps of series one’s Aaron, Hannah and Meryl, and season two’s Harry Clark.
Well, that was a nerve-shredding, nail-biting 70 minutes but with worthy winner, I thought. Please stay with us for analysis, reaction and a round-up of your comments.
Leanne and Jake win The Traitors
After 12 episodes, eight murders and 14 banishments, they’re declared joint winners, taking £47,300 each. Leanne confesses that she’s an ex-soldier, rather than a nail tech. Rubbish reveals of our time.
Air-punches and damp eyes all round. “You smashed it,” smiles La Winkle, before adding impishly. “I can’t wait to tell you where Charlotte’s from.” She takes them off for a celebratory glass of champagne. Hope they’ve washed the flutes since Frankie and Charlotte’s awkward drinkipoo.
Two Faithfuls win
Jake and Leanne reveal that they’re Faithful and embrace by the firepit. Claudia wipes away a mascara-streaked tear.
The game ends
As only two players remain, it’s all over. Claudia reveals that Charlotte was a Traitor but Alexnder and Frankie were both Faithful.
Leanne is gutted and now seems to think that Jake is a Traitor. “Why are you not looking me in the eye?” she asks.
Francesca is banished
The Seer role turned out to be a poisoned chalice. And not even one filled with fizzt rosé.
All down to Leanne
Frankie votes to banish Jake. Jake votes to banish Frankie. Leanne votes to banish… Frankie!
Leanne agonises over her vote but finally locks it in.
Back to the chalkboards again
You know the drill by now. Chalk it down. Lock it in. Turn it over slowly. Probably make a spelling mistake.
Suspicion turns on Frankie
“Do not trust this woman” is coming back to haunt her. Frankie plays the mum card again and appeals to Leanne. Jake tells Leanne to trust her gut.
Frankie votes to banish again! She’s full of surprises. Jake and Leanne vote likewise. Everyone still thinks there’s a Traitor in their midst. The paranoia! The tension!
And then there were three
Back to the pyro-pouches we go. Soon available at a merch site near you, I imagine. Ideal for Fireworks Night or a spot of light arson.
Alexander is banished
Last in, next out. Surprise Frankie turned on him, though.
Back to the chalkboards
We go again. Boy, this is tense. Leanne and Alexander vote for one another, Framie turns on Alexander! Gasp. So does Jake. Unanimous again.
Leanne chooses to...
Banish again! There will be another banishment. Alexander, Frankie and Jake vote likewise. None of them trust there’s no more Traitors.
Green flames mean end the game. If one burns red, all four will banish again. Here we go.
Are they going to do the colour-coded flames again? Like a baby gender reveal but even more melodramatic.
