Traitors Rachel & Stephen Triumph in 2026 Finale

Rachel and Stephen have been crowned the winners of the 2026 series of The Traitors, having successfully maintained their positions as traitors until the final moments. Their unwavering pact to protect each other proved instrumental, allowing them to systematically eliminate the faithful contestants.

The duo secured the entire prize fund of £95,750, dividing it equally to each receive £47,875. Host Claudia Winkleman expressed her admiration for their loyalty to one another. Stephen, hailing from the Isle of Lewis, reflected on the life-changing impact of the winnings for his family.

Rachel celebrated her historic win, becoming the first female traitor to reach and win the final. She expressed relief at ending the game's "lot of lying." Earlier eliminations included PhD student Jade, who was betrayed by Stephen, and gardener James, who was banished after a tie vote with Rachel.

The final mission saw the remaining contestants add £19,000 to the pot by scaling a dam. Rachel and Stephen's alliance, formed early in the game, was key to their success. Despite moments of doubt, particularly from Stephen, their mutual trust in each other's commitment to the pact secured their victory.