The title of the show, The Traitors Season 3, did not ultimately benefit the treacherous participants. The finale, which aired on Thursday, March 6, wrapped up a thrilling season that featured prominent figures from reality television, including alumni from Big Brother, Real Housewives, Survivors, and others, competing against one another.

The Traitors Season 3 winners

The unexpected developments ultimately resulted in all four Faithfuls sharing the victory and the substantial cash prize of $204,300, with each individual receiving $51,075 before taxes. This significant achievement marked a historic moment for the series, as it featured the highest number of Faithfuls to win a season. However, it also created a divide within The Traitors fandom, with some supporters favouring the non-gamers while others criticized the finale as "boring."

The final contestants included Dylan Efron, brother of Zac Efron; Dolores Catania, a star from Real Housewives of New Jersey; Lord Ivar Mountbatten, King Charles’ cousin and the first openly gay British royal; and Gabby Windey, a former Bachelorette contestant. Gabby expressed her thoughts during the Season 3 finale, stating, "I got this far in the game not being greedy, and I don't want to leave being greedy. I really think there are no Traitors left, and I hope to GOD it's true," a sentiment that was later validated.

Brief recap of The Traitors Season 3 finale: Britney Haynes backstabs Danielle Reyes

Danielle Reyes, a former contestant of Big Brother, was the first Traitor to be eliminated during the season finale. Following her banishment by the other finalists, the remaining five contestants—Dolores, Dylan, Gabby, Ivar, and the Recruited Traitor Britney Haynes—competed for the grand prize.

In a surprising turn of events reminiscent of earlier seasons, Britney betrayed her fellow Traitor, Danielle, by casting her vote for Danielle's banishment. “I stated my intention to enter this game and play for my family by any means necessary, and indeed, I am a Traitor,” Danielle expressed prior to her departure. “I feel foolish because I never anticipated that Britney would be the one to seal my fate… I should have eliminated her!”

How fans reacted to The Traitors Season 3 finale

A user on X, previously known as Twitter, remarked, "The Traitors lacks seriousness, as it features a Real Housewife of New Jersey, Zac Efron's brother, a distant relative of Prince Harry, and a former Bachelor contestant who is a comically entertaining lesbian, all of whom have just triumphed in a game centered around simulated murder."

One individual expressed their opinion on social media, stating, “In contrast to the prevailing sentiment, I genuinely appreciate that four non-gamers emerged victorious as Faithfuls.” Conversely, a dissatisfied user remarked, “I hope all the overly sentimental fans who prioritize 'integrity' in a game titled THE TRAITORS are pleased with this lackluster finale. What is thrilling about four Faithfuls dividing $200,000 after taxes? Seriously.”

In contrast, another user enthusiastically supported the triumph of the most dedicated Faithfuls. “WHAT A FANTASTIC FINALE. It astonishes me that a group of non-gamer Faithfuls triumphed over a team of highly skilled gamer Traitors. I truly believe Dylan played a significant role in this outcome. He is undoubtedly the MVP Faithful of this season,” they commented online.

Viewers remained divided on their verdict

A different viewer expressed discontent with the final outcome, stating, “This victory is even less deserving than last year's, as CT and Trishelle demonstrated consistent effort throughout the season. In contrast, Dylan is the sole individual who truly exerted himself to secure the win, while the others contributed minimally.”

Some viewers continued to support Danielle, regardless of the events that transpired in the season's concluding moments: “What matters most to me is that Danielle Reyes takes pride in the game she played. Despite the unwarranted criticism, she is aware that she has been a standout figure for many of us this season, just as she was years ago on BB3. It has been demonstrated that she still possesses her remarkable skills.”

It is evident that fans of The Traitors will not soon forget the conflict between Danielle and Britney. Some even argued that Britney was the sole contributor to making the “finale somewhat engaging.” While a significant number of online users concurred with the assessment of the finale as “boring,” there were still numerous rounds of applause for the four Faithful winners.

An individual remarked, “This season has been remarkably unpredictable, featuring a talented cast brimming with drama, particularly with four winners, one of whom is IVAR, which is truly astonishing.” In contrast, another commentator described it as the “most outstanding faithful victory” to date: “This represents one of the finest faithful wins in the entire traitors franchise. The four non-gamers have outperformed icons and legends of reality television.”

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