Season 4 of The Traitors is must-watch television. The Thursday, January 8 premiere smashed records for the streaming service, drawing “638 million viewing minutes for the week of Jan. 5-11,” according to Nielsen streaming data. Peacock has taken note of the show’s growing popularity and, in response, has launched a companion podcast hosted by Season 3 cast members “Boston Rob” Mariano and Bob the Drag Queen.
Reality Tea had the chance to chat with Bob and Rob ahead of the release of Episode 7, which will be available to stream on Peacock on Thursday, January 29, at 9 p.m. ET. The hosts shared their thoughts on the season so far, including Colton Underwood’s controversial decision to offer an alliance to Lisa Rinna, who is a Traitor.
Here’s what you need to know.
Rob Mariano and Bob the Drag Queen react to Colton Underwood’s unprecedented move
Rob and Bob are well-versed in the intricacies of the game. The two were selected to be Traitors in Season 3, setting them on a path of deception, treachery, and murder. The pair had an impressive run, evading capture by assisting in banishing the innocent, and choosing their murder victims wisely. But eventually, their reign came to an end, and they left Scotland without the prize pot.
Their insider knowledge of the game makes them the perfect pair to break down Colton’s confusing play in Episode 6. The Bachelor alum felt confident that Lisa Rinna was guilty of being a Traitor, so he approached Lisa and attempted to make a deal. His silence for her protection. Unfortunately for Colton, Lisa didn’t take the bait, and the conversation only increased his odds of being taken out of the game.
We asked Bob and Rob what they thought of this innovative move by Colton.
“I didn’t hate the sentiment at all. As a matter of fact, I like the out of the box thinking,” he said. “The problem I think was in the execution. He offered her, basically, an extortion. He was trying to get her to admit that she was a Traitor. By doing so, it put her on the defensive.”
Bob suggested that Colton could’ve been even more devious.
“What I think he should’ve done is go to her and be like, ‘One of the producers accidentally told me that you’re a Traitor.’ I’d do it really in the corner, try to hide it from the cameras—make it look like I’m not on camera. And I’d be like, ‘In fairness to the game, I’m gonna stop coming for you.’ Then, if she admits it, I’d be like, ‘Got you, b*tch,’” he told us, letting out a big laugh.
The Traitors is available to stream on Peacock. The Traitors Official Podcast is available on Spotify, Peacock, and Peacock’s YouTube.
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