The Traitors US: Who is the Secret Traitor in series 4 as the red cloak is finally removed
Viewers are shocked at their identityThe Traitors US has hit us here in the UK and fans are desperate to know who the Secret Traitor is.
The twist was introduced in both our version and the Stateside version this year and viewers are once again on the edges of their sofas.
In the UK series, which aired in January, Fiona Hughes was uncloaked as the Secret Traitor.
But who has been hiding under the red cloak in the US series of the hugely popular show? Read on to find out.
***Warning: spoilers from The Traitors US ahead***
The Traitors US: Who is the Secret Traitor?
The Traitors US has dropped onto BBC iPlayer this evening (Thursday June 18, 2026) and fans can now binge the first four episodes.
The series aired in America at exactly the same time we were watching Stephen Libby and Rachel Duffy’s romp to victory over here, in January. And, for the first time, the Secret Traitor twist was added to both formats.
The Traitors US host Alan Cumming dropped the bombshell shortly after selecting his three Traitors; Rob Rausch, Lisa Rinna and Candice Dillard Bassett.
Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your television news
He told them in the turret at Ardross Castle in episode 1: “I come with news. As you may have already guest, one of your brethren is missing.
“They will not join you tonight. Because they are the Secret Traitor. The Secret Traitor will not know your identities, nor you theirs.”
Real Housewives star Lisa Rinna told Alan he was “dirty”.
For the next two days, the Secret Traitor gave Rob, Lisa and Candice a shortlist of who they could murder.
So who was it?
Donna Kelce uncloaked as Secret Traitor during elimination
Donna, mum of NFL stars Travis and Jason, was forced to reveal her identity as the Secret Traitor during the Round Table in episode 3. She received the most votes, meaning she was eliminated from the game.
Before exiting the castle, 73-year-old Donna told the group: “I know I’m the sacrificial lamb. And I know that I had a blast meeting every single one of you.
“On that note, I think I’m going to go but… you got yourselves a Traitor!”
The contestants jumped up and began screaming with delight. Rob, Lisa and Candice looked particularly shocked but tried to not give anything away.
Viewers were then shown the moment Alan had handed the red cloak over to Donna on night one, asking: “Are you ready to play my game?” Donna replied: “Oh yeah.”
Alan continued: “You’re not an ordinary Traitor. You’re about to become the Secret Traitor.” Donna told him it was “devilish”.
Speaking to the cameras alone, she explained: “I’m going to be this sweet mum and then at night be this devious Traitor that is going to be murdering people. It will be such a hoot!”
Following her exit, Donna added: “Playing a Traitor was tough, but I gave it my best shot. It’s been a dream come true.”
She then cried “happy tears” before bowing out.
Fans react to Donna’s uncloaking
When the episode aired in the States, fans were quick to share their thoughts on Donna being the Secret Traitor.
One wrote on Reddit: “I wasn’t expecting Donna to be the Secret Traitor. I fully thought it was Michael or Yam Yam!”
Another added: “OMGGGGG floored. I did NOOOOOOT see Donna coming. They really went hard w/ multiple obvious choices for traitors this year.”
And a third penned: “It makes sense now but i was expecting donna to say she was a Faithful.”
Read more: Jeremy Clarkson reveals ‘aggressive’ cancer diagnosis in final episodes of Clarkson’s Farm
