Celebrity Traitors fans are convinced Hannah Fry’s ‘masterful play’ has saved her

| Deputy TV editor Published October 10, 2026 10:42am Updated October 10, 2026 10:42am Hannah Fry might have saved herself on The Celebrity Traitors (Picture: BBC/UNPIXS) Hannah Fry has been under pressure on Celebrity Traitors for a while now, but all that might be about to change. The UK’s best-loved mathematician has come under increasing scrutiny ever since she wandered into breakfast in the third episode. The Faithful were convinced her big brain and analytical mind meant she was definitely going to be murdered, so when she wandered in alive and well, they smelled a rat. And they were right! The night before, James Acaster and Maya Jama had indeed seduced Hannah, offering her an emerald cloak, an offer she readily accepted. Things were only made worse when she was caught in a lie about Myha’la’s shield, and Miranda Hart has been on her case ever since. However, some fans think Hannah has saved herself from banishment after last night’s episode. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video On Friday, the Faithful became convinced that Julie Hesmondhalgh was a Traitor and banished her from the castle. When it was revealed Julie was a Faithful, though suspicion immediately fell on those leading the charge against her, some think Hannah’s decision not to follow the crowd will offer a reprieve. Get even more Traitors gossip Want to get all the latest news and predictions for the best and most dramatic show this new year? Sign up to our TV Daily newsletter to get a personalised selection of the hottest takes, latest theories and big behind-the-scenes news every morning. Don't to forget to select 'The Traitors' when you enter your email. Or join our The Traitors WhatsApp channel for live episode coverage, juicy gossip and a place to recover from all the cliffhangers. Simply click on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in! Don't forget to turn on notifications! ‘Hannah pointing out to everyone that they have to stop looking at the obvious choices, which she is one of them, then not voting for Julie to stay true to her point, even if it made the odds of her going tonight higher,’ wrote GoonerGetGot. ‘Absolutely masterful play. It might or might not work, but it feels like the only play she had to give her a chance in future episodes.’ Was this a 3D chess move? (Picture: BBC/UNPIXS) Miranda has been a thorn in Hannah’s side (Picture: BBC/UNPIXS) ‘She needs to keep playing the “I told you not to go for Julie” angle, and honestly kill Miranda bc it points at her, and fight it’s too obvious,’ agreed AJTheBrit. ‘Masterful but also VERY ballsy,’ added cheese_eater_pro. That could’ve easily gone south and had her out. I’m really hoping it’ll protect her now though, being so vocally trusting of Julie.’ ‘Just outstanding from Hannah to defend Julie and gamble they’d vote her out anyway,’ wrote Defiant-Brother-3627. ‘Why on earth would a Traitor do that? Absolutely brilliant play and basically the only one she had left.’ Sadly it’s too late to save Julie(Picture: BBC/UNPIXS) Unfortunately, despite Hannah’s smart move, most fans are convinced all she’s done is buy herself some time and that she’s unlikely to make it to the final weeks. SP0oONY wrote on Reddit: ‘I think Hannah isn’t long for the world, but she did well to avoid banishment there.’ ‘Hannah was on borrowed time even before she was recruited,’ agreed LowIncomeWitch. Other fans noted that Hannah did make a bit of a rhetorical slip-up that may have revealed her hand when she said ‘the Faithful’ and not ‘we’ or ‘us’. Deals of the Day Most of us aren't getting enough fibre – this easy supplement could change that My honest review of the new UKLash Lash Lift Gel Kurt Geiger's new Notting Hill collection is a love letter to London's chaotic weather Dyson fans are swapping to this Hoover vacuum-mop that washes floors as it cleans I tried L'Oréal Paris's new PDRN serum and my skin looked glossier after one use We’ll just have to wait to see until next week to see if the Faithful caught that mistake. Arrow MORE: Celebrity Traitors fans convinced James Acaster revealed he’s a Traitor in roundtable slip-up Arrow MORE: Who is Celebrity Traitors star Sebastian ‘Bash’ Croft? From Heartstopper to his inspiring charity work Arrow MORE: Celebrity Traitors’ Ross Kemp was an Emmerdale star long before he became Grant Mitchell TV Newsletter Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.