Ross on The Traitors: The London Trainer at the Centre of Multiple Castle Connections

Introduction: Why Ross Matters in The Traitors 2026

The Traitors Series 4 began on 1 January 2026, bringing 22 new contestants to the Scottish Highlands for the BBC’s hit psychological game. Among them is Ross, a contestant whose multiple connections to other players have made him a focal point of early speculation and strategy.

Who Is Ross?

Ross, 37, is a sales exec and personal trainer from London who applied “on a whim” after some of his clients mentioned the show. He says he doesn’t have a good poker face, but he is skilled at “mixing lies with the truth”, and has achieved success in basketball, rugby and bodybuilding. “I’m a fifth ranked muscle model in Europe,” he revealed, adding that if he wins the prize money, he wants to use it for further education in sports and nutrition.

Secret Connections Rock the Castle

The first episode delivered a major revelation about Ross’s ties to other contestants. It quickly emerged Netty and Ross knew each other, with Netty screaming: “We met like 10, 15 years ago!” Ross was far more wary and told the cameras it “looks suss”. Adding to the intrigue, viewers discovered how Ross had ‘liked’ a post shared by Ellie on LinkedIn back in July, with Ross commenting: “Congratulations! Great work Dr Buckley” when Ellie revealed she had qualified as a chartered psychologist. Fans now suspect Ross may have additional undisclosed connections.

Gameplay and Strategy

Ross’s charisma and people skills could help him build alliances and stay under the radar, but his larger-than-life presence might make it difficult to go completely unnoticed. This prediction proved prescient when murdered contestant Ben told other Faithfuls that his murder would mean that Ross was definitely a Traitor, giving his opponents an easy decision about whom to target at the round table.

Conclusion: A Player to Watch

Whether Ross’s multiple connections will prove an asset or a liability remains to be seen. His combination of physical prowess, social skills, and pre-existing relationships makes him one of the most intriguing contestants this series. As the game intensifies and suspicions mount, Ross must navigate carefully to avoid becoming the next banishment. With the Secret Traitor twist still in play and alliances forming rapidly, his journey promises to be one of the season’s most compelling storylines.