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The lives of the last contestants standing in hit BBC show The Traitors have been revealed – as the final five include a secret TikTok ‘influencer’, one of Wayne Lineker’s closest friends and the star of a Channel Four documentary.
The show, which pits 22 contestants against each other in a Scottish castle, is a murder-filled game of betrayal in which the majority of contestants, the ‘Faithfuls’, must work out who amongst them are the ‘Traitors’.
The Traitors have the opportunity to ‘murder’ a fellow contestant each night, while the group has daily ‘banishments’ in which they must vote to kick out who they think is a Traitor – all whilst competing in team challenges to add money to their prize fund.
If, at the end of tonight’s finale, one or more traitors remain, then they take home all of the (so far) £81,000 prize pot.
The Traitors airs its finale, with its final five contestants (pictured), at 9pm tonight on BBC One
But if the Faithfuls have succeeded in banishing all of the Traitors from their midst, the Faithfuls will split the cash equally between them.
Although the show has gripped much of the nation, most of those left on screen are far from ordinary TV viewers, whether it is previous television experience, links to celebrities or secret social media influences.
And that is nothing compared to some of those already gone from the castle – from Alex Gray, a TV presenter and actress with tens of thousands of Instagram followers to actress Maddy.
In a plot twist, Alex was also hiding the fact she was competing alongside boyfriend Tom from her fellow contestants, while Maddy only said she works in a care home, having had a brief break from acting prior to the show.
But both secrets eventually came out, adding more names to the list of people who had previously been engaged in showbiz or social media influencing prior to the show.
Boyfriend Tom Elderfield, meanwhile, is a relatively well-known magician in the magic community, and has travelled all around the world to perform shows.
In The Traitors, nothing is certain – but the unusual lives of the contestants outside the game, at least, is clear.
Wilfred Webster: Traitor
One of the five finalists, and Traitor from Episode One, is secret TikTok King Wilfred Webster
Mr Webster used to be a professional dancer and boxed too, before building up his 270,000 social media followers
Traitor Wilfred Webster, 28, is a senior charity fundraiser and former professional dancer. But he is also secretly a King of TikTok, with a massive following of 270,000 people.
Mr Webster has amassed 8.5 million likes on his channel, which far outdates his time on The Traitors and reveals he is also the host of a ‘Snapchat Street Game Show’.
Videos on his TikTok show him offering to pay passers-by money if they manage to complete simple yet ridiculous tasks, such as throwing a hoop onto his flamingo inflatable hat or throwing a marshmallow into his mouth from across the street.
Before rebranding himself as a TikTok king, Mr Webster worked as a professional dancer for Allotrope Dance Crew, a group which specialised in street dance. As well as revealing his dancer past on The Traitors, he also discussed a prior love of boxing.
Since his appearance on the show, Mr Webster has also posted shots of a lavish wedding to his wife.
But he has sparked controversy after becoming instrumental in removing both of his fellow traitors, Amanda and Alyssa, from the game.
Kieran Tompsett: Newly-recruited Traitor
Kieran Tompsett (left) appears to be one of Wayne Lineker’s (right) closest friends
Mr Tompsett has quite the set of celebrity friends lurking behind the scene of The Traitors
The newly-recruited traitor was photographed in Ibiza with Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry
Mr Tompsett has even been on a holiday in Ibiza with dozens of others in honour of Wayne Lineker’s 60th birthday
The Traitor will hope to stay in tonight’s episode in order to walk away with the prize money
Traitor Kieran Tompsett has been enjoying life with his stunning wife, celebrity pals and best friend Wayne Lineker up until the premiere of The Traitors.
He was only recruited as a Traitor in last night’s episode, and he and Will have already had a big fight within the castle’s walls.
Mr Tompsett, 42, is married to award-winning hair stylist Katie and father to two young children.
But interspersed with wholesome family content on his Instagram account are snaps from nights out and even a holiday in Ibiza with dozens of others in honour of Wayne Lineker’s 60th birthday.
The brother of football pundit Gary Lineker had an estimated net worth of more than £30 million as of 2021.
Mr Tompsett was seen enjoying the company of celebrities including Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry, actress Kimberly Hart-Simpson and previous I’m a Celeb contestant and TV presenter Scarlett Moffatt during the weekend.
Photos taken next to a luxury pool in the midst of partying show another side to the quiet, smooth persona the business consultant presents on The Traitors. He even has a talent agent, although it is unclear if this was already the case prior to the BBC show.
Meryl Williams: Faithful
Meryl Williams, 26, has appeared in previous short films such as True Stories for Channel 4
Ms Williams has achondroplasia and posts regular glamorous photos on her Instagram
She has also appeared on Dating Different, in which she went on a blind date for Truly, in order to find love
Ms Williams has been frequently approached by fashion brands on her Instagram posts
Faithful Meryl Williams, 26, seems to have had a TV career before landing on The Traitors.
Ms Williams, who has achondroplasia, announced to her Instagram followers a year ago that she had just finished a documentary for Channel 4 for their ‘True Stories’ series.
Tagged ‘Dwarfism doesn’t define me’, Ms Williams films a day in her life as she tries to find a new outfit, accompanied by a TV crew.
She has also appeared on Dating Different, in which she went on a blind date for Truly, in order to find love.
Although living in Edinburgh her Instagram describes her as South African, and her love of high fashion permeates throughout her posts.
Numerous clothing and fashion brands have commented on Ms Williams’ photos, asking for collaborations or even for her to be a brand ambassador.
Aaron Evans: Faithful
Faithful Aaron Evans, 24, is a high-end estate agent outside of The Traitors
His Instagram profile shows a love of travel to destinations such as Thailand
Mr Evans was photographed with a colleague from Tyron Ash at a rooftop bar in London
Fellow Faithful Aaron Evans, 24, told his fellow competitors he is an estate agent outside of the show, having worked at Tyron Ash Retail Estate in Mayfair, London.
Unlike most estate agencies, Tyron Ash caters for high end property in some of London’s most expensive areas, which currently lists properties for sale in excess of £9 million – with other properties not even quoting an asking price.
Mr Evans was photographed with a colleague from Tyron Ash at a rooftop bar in London, both dressed in smart shirts and ties. He has since moved on to work for NEXA properties.
His social media show a love of travel and his Instagram suggests he is currently based in Marbella, Portugal.
The Faithful has a love of the gym as he treats his followers with photos and videos of himself working out.
Meanwhile multiple photographs, including many topless shots, place Aaron in exotic destinations such as Thailand and Italy.
Hannah Byczkowski: Faithful
Hannah Byczkowski, 32, is a stand-up comedian and also hosts a podcast
She is also far from unused to having an audience, having gigged around the country
The fifth remaining contestant is comedian Hannah Byczkowski, 32, who began her stand-up career in 2021.
She is also far from unused to having an audience, having gigged around the country including in London, Liverpool and Edinburgh.
The comedian also hosts a podcast called Ghost Huns and was at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
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