Why I Was Banished: A Traitor’s Confession

Why the Original Traitors Fractured Early

The core group of initial deceivers—consisting of Páraic, Carla, and Fionula—was forced to recruit a fourth member immediately after selection in the first episode, according to Páraic. He stated that the decision required a vote because he had fought hard to recruit Laura instead. Ultimately, Edelle received the nod. However, Edelle’s tenure lasted only until the next roundtable, where Laura successfully led suspicions against her. This early exit stemmed partly from Edelle drinking a glass of water immediately after the traitors were chosen. Páraic noted that this rapid sequence of events created a permanent dent in traitors’ unity and damaged Fionula’s trust in the group.

Exhaustion and the Freudian Slip That Sealed His Fate

Beyond strategic missteps, physical exhaustion and a major slip of the tongue heavily contributed to Páraic’s banishment. Contestant Denis constructed a detailed case around Páraic’s visible tiredness, arguing at the roundtable that murdering is a nocturnal activity. Páraic admitted he received less sleep and explained that holding the psychological burden of being a traitor takes a heavy toll over days of filming. Compounding the physical fatigue, Páraic suffered a Freudian slip during the roundtable discussion. While trying to defend himself, he began to say, “If I stand up here and I’m a trai–,” before quickly correcting the word to “faithful.” He later joked to reporters that he was happy to revive the famous Nadine Coyle moment from the early 2000s show Popstars, though he conceded the mistake was terrible.

Gender Dynamics and the Academic Disguise

Reflecting on the castle dynamics after watching the series back, Páraic pointed to what he described as a “lads, lads, lads vibe” among certain male contestants who refused to seriously suspect one another. He attempted to use this pattern to his advantage by suggesting that the history of female murders pointed toward women carrying out the crimes, though the strategy ultimately failed. He also questioned whether a double standard exists regarding emotional reactions, noting that Aoife became upset during an episode, only for her genuine reaction to be immediately weaponized by other players as a reason for suspicion.

To protect his longevity in the game, Páraic concealed his real profession. While he told fellow contestants in Slane Castle that he worked as an English teacher, he is actually an assistant professor of communication and information at University College Dublin. He considered pretending to be a librarian before deciding it sounded too mysterious. Watching previous versions of the show taught him that academics are frequently targeted early for their qualifications, prompting him to choose a safer cover story to blend in during the opening days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was the last remaining original traitor on season two of The Traitors (Ireland)?

Carla remained the sole original traitor standing after Páraic was banished following a round table vote.

What was Páraic Kerrigan’s real profession during the show?

While Páraic told contestants he was an English teacher, he actually works as an assistant professor of communication and information at University College Dublin.

Why was Edelle banished so quickly?

Edelle was recruited as the fourth traitor by the original group but was banished at the very next round table after Laura led suspicions against her, fueled in part by Edelle drinking a glass of water immediately after the traitors were selected.