The Traitors Ireland delivered peak tension on RTÉ One as the penultimate episode descended into a shouting match at Slane Castle, resulting in the dramatic exits of Ian and Faye ahead of Tuesday’s grand finale, according to RTÉ One and reporting by The Irish Times.
Round Table Chaos and Contestant Exits at Slane Castle
The penultimate episode of The Traitors Ireland brought intense friction to the round table, featuring raised voices, tears, and host Siobhán McSweeney appearing momentarily lost for words, as reported by The Irish Times. Ian was voted off after remaining quiet during the opening weeks before clashing with Pete. When challenged about being too unemotional for a Faithful, Ian retorted, according to RTÉ One, “That’s b****cks. I didn’t even cry at my dad’s funeral.” He left the castle without shedding a tear.
Meanwhile, according to The Irish Times, Faye suffered an emotional exit after turning on Joanna during the previous night’s row. Contestants Vanessa and Oyin concluded that if Joanna was a Faithful, Faye must be a Traitor. Faye sobbed upon her departure, stating, “It’s funny how it’s ended – I thought I could trust some of you.” Her departure left brothers-in-arms Traitors Nick and Ben without their close ally, though Ben struggled internally with the betrayal, telling the cameras, “I hate this. This is the hard part.”
How the Traitors Operate Behind the Scenes
While the Faithfuls fractured, actual Traitors Carla and Pauric watched the chaos unfold from the sidelines. According to RTÉ One, Pauric remarked, “They’re doing our jobs for us … it’s gas.” While Pauric maintained a low profile, Carla faced direct suspicion from Kayleigh. Kayleigh chose not to voice her suspicions at the round table, explaining, according to RTÉ One, “I knew not to go for Carla tonight … knew not to put myself on the chopping block.”
Did you know?
During the tense challenge section reported by The Irish Times, contestants were taken to a haunted shed and required to count out exactly 13 minutes while men in shiny faceplates menaced them and audio recordings of previous contestants blared over speakers.
Task Pressure Fractures Alliances
Task segments added further instability to the game dynamics. According to RTÉ One, Pete baffled fellow players by encouraging Anna to personally bag €2,000 during a task, reasoning she should secure money for herself before potentially getting voted off. Anna later stated she felt pressured and immediately regretted taking the money, behavior that led other contestants to suspect both Pete and Anna of being Traitors.
In the challenge detailed by The Irish Times, Oyin, Vanessa, Faye, and Kelley performed well in counting out the 13 minutes, but Nick and Ben missed the mark significantly. Despite their shaky alliance performance, Nick urged Ben to stay ruthless, telling him, according to The Irish Times, “Think about your kids, about your family. This is not the hard part. Get it over the line.” With Wilkin having already been quietly bumped off during the night, the final five players now prepare for Tuesday night’s grand decider.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Traitors Ireland finale air?
According to RTÉ One and The Irish Times, the grand finale of The Traitors Ireland airs on Tuesday night.
Who left the competition in the penultimate episode?
According to RTÉ One and The Irish Times, Ian and Faye were voted off during the intense round table sessions at Slane Castle.
Who are the remaining Traitors in the game?
According to RTÉ One, Carla and Pauric remain active as the core Traitors heading into the final stages.
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