The Traitors fans have been left furious after it was revealed that fan-favourite contestant Diane has been ‘murdered’.
The 63-year-old retired teacher’s time on the BBC show had been hanging in the balance after the Traitors were tasked with another murder, which they had to do in plain sight by handing a Faithful a poisoned chalice. If the person drank from it, they would be booted from the show.
During Wednesday night’s instalment (17 January), Traitor Miles gave the chalice to Diane and she innocently took a sip, sealing her fate. However, in a twist, it was revealed that whoever had drunk from the cup would not die immediately.
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The players were surprised when it turned out that everyone was at breakfast, a twist that gave Diane an opportunity to talk to her son Ross, and left Traitors Paul, Harry and Miles shocked. It was revealed that Diane would stay in the game until the end of the last mission.
Host Claudia Winkleman told the group that although everyone seemed to be alive the Traitors had struck, explaining that someone would definitely die that day. “Think of today, if you will, as a slow march towards certain death,” she said ominously.
Fans were absolutely gutted to find out that Diane was leaving and they rushed to social media to complain about her being axed. “Absolutely fuming that Diane has been murdered!!”, wrote one fan on X, formerly Twitter.
Another commented: “I’m absolutely gutted that Diane has been murdered but she’s literally got one of the most iconic exits from the show ever. Queen behaviour.”
Many said they felt sickened by the fact that Diane was going to die slowly. “Nooo Diane is still gonna die wtf I hate this,” one person posted on X.
Another agreed: “This episode has me feeling sick, really dragging it out the pain of losing Diane.” “Hoping there is an antidote that Diane can win during the challenge,” said someone else.
“MAKING DIANE ATTEND HER OWN FUNERAL THIS IS SO SICK,” said another viewer. Somebody else said it was worthy of an award. “Diane’s death dragged out an entire episode so she can Miss Marple these b****** after she attends her own funeral?” they asked. “Bafta-worthy television.”
Lots of people wanted to see Diane saved in a last minute reprieve. “I have never needed there to be another plot twist so much in my LIFE,” said one fan, urging: “Please save our Diane.”
But as her coffin closed, they realised it was really over. “Diane from #TheTraitors has passed away,” said one upset viewer. “RIP u will live on forever. Can’t believe it. I wanna run to u. Really can’t believe this.”
The Traitors airs Wednesday to Friday on BBC One at 9pm.
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