The Traitors viewers were left in stitches after Sonja made a bold move against Ash – bringing plenty of drama already in the first episode of the second series.
On Wednesday’s episode, Sonja asked flat-out to her fellow contestant Ash if she was one of the traitors.
And the 66-year-old volunteer business mentor certainly didn’t go lowkey, as she chose breakfast time to pose her daring question.
Fans of the hit BBC show were left in a mix of shock and astonishment by Sonja’s intrepid move, with many praising her for being ‘so real’, taking to X to share their opinions.
‘Sonja asking Ash if she’s a traitor straight up to her face oh she’s the new Amanda.#TheTraitorsUK,’ commented one fan.
![Sonja's Audacious Move on The Traitors Leaves Viewers in Stitches: A Bold Confrontation with Another Contestant 2 The Traitors viewers were left in stitches after Sonja (pictured) made a bold move against Ash - bringing plenty of drama already in the first episode of the second instalment](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/03/23/79593657-12924335-image-a-138_1704325459115.jpg)
The Traitors viewers were left in stitches after Sonja (pictured) made a bold move against Ash – bringing plenty of drama already in the first episode of the second instalment
![Sonja's Audacious Move on The Traitors Leaves Viewers in Stitches: A Bold Confrontation with Another Contestant 4 On Wednesday's episode, Sonja asked flat-out to her fellow contestant Ash (pictured) if she was one of the traitors](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/03/23/79593663-12924335-image-a-139_1704325462367.jpg)
On Wednesday’s episode, Sonja asked flat-out to her fellow contestant Ash (pictured) if she was one of the traitors
‘Sonja is serving Sonic the Hedgehog realness #TheTraitorsUK,’ said another.
One viewer penned: ‘Sonja in the middle of the freezing lake to one of the others: ARE YOU A TRAITOR!?? #TheTraitorsUK.’
A fourth wrote: ‘Sonja, unprompted, flat out asking Ash if she’s a traitor at the first breakfast #TheTraitors.’
Another fan was over the moon and said: ‘SONJA CLOCKING ASH ?!! this cast does not rest #TheTraitors.’
‘Sonja immediately approaching Ash to see if she’s a traitor #TheTraitors,’ echoed another.
‘Not Sonja entering breakfast and immediately choosing violence #TheTraitorsUK,’ penned another viewer.
Another viewer agreed: ‘Not sonja immediately calling out ash as a traitor over some melon the breakfast room never disappoints #thetraitors.’
Another person tried to predict: ‘So they said the additional Traitor is a male, so Ash is definitely getting banished. The fact Sonja has her SPOOKED after a joke is hilarious! #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK.’
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Fans of the hit BBC show were left in a mix of shock and astonishment by Sonja’s intrepid move, with many praising her for being ‘so real’, taking to X to share their opinions
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‘Sonja rumbling ash at 8am on day 2 over a slice of melon #TheTraitors,’ poked fun another.
One commented: ‘Sonja asking ash straight up if she’s a traitor is so out of pocket lmao #TheTraitors.’
‘SONJA ALREADY KNOWING ASH IS A TRAITOR #TheTraitors,’ penned one fan as another added hilariously: ‘Sonja said i’m bringing the DRAMA honeyyyy #TheTraitorsUK.’
‘Sonja what an icon just asking Ash straight out #TheTraitors,’ one viewer praised her.
Already fans were left in turmoil after having to chose what to watch between The Traitors and the World Darts Championship final, which both aired at the same time on Wednesday,
And if that wasn’t enough, the show ended on a huge cliffhanger, leaving fans to wait a whole 24-hours until the next episode.
Host Claudia Winkleman, 51, announced Harry, Ash and Paul as the three chosen Traitors.
The other 19 contestants remain as Faithfuls and will have to try and work out who they think could be a Traitor, before getting murdered – axed from the show.
However, bringing a totally different light to this season, the Traitors were given the task to pick a fourth Traitor to join the clang – but their identify wasn’t revealed as it ended on a dramatic cliffhanger.
Although the trio narrowed it down between Andrew, Diane, Miles or Sonja to join them, viewers will have to wait until Thursday night’s episode to find out.
22 strangers are playing the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, in the hope of winning up to £120,000.
In the show, the majority of contestants are ‘Faithfuls’ and must work out who amongst them are ‘Traitors’ – who have the opportunity to ‘murder’ a fellow contestant each night.
The group has daily ‘banishments’ in which they must vote to kick out who they think is a Traitor, all while working together on challenges to raise money for the prize fund.
![Sonja's Audacious Move on The Traitors Leaves Viewers in Stitches: A Bold Confrontation with Another Contestant 34 Already fans were left in turmoil after having to chose what to watch between The Traitors and the World Darts Championship final](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/03/23/79592649-12924335-Already_fans_were_left_in_turmoil_after_having_to_chose_what_to_-a-158_1704325706537.jpg)
Already fans were left in turmoil after having to chose what to watch between The Traitors and the World Darts Championship final
![Sonja's Audacious Move on The Traitors Leaves Viewers in Stitches: A Bold Confrontation with Another Contestant 36 And if that wasn't enough, the show ended on a huge cliffhanger, leaving fans to wait a whole 24-hours until the next episode](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/03/23/79593085-12924335-And_if_that_wasn_t_enough_the_show_ended_on_a_huge_cliffhanger_l-a-159_1704325709055.jpg)
And if that wasn’t enough, the show ended on a huge cliffhanger, leaving fans to wait a whole 24-hours until the next episode
![Sonja's Audacious Move on The Traitors Leaves Viewers in Stitches: A Bold Confrontation with Another Contestant 38 On Wednesday's launch show, host Claudia announced Harry (left), Ash (middle) and Paul (right) as the three chosen Traitors](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/03/23/79593087-12924335-On_Wednesday_s_launch_show_Claudia_announced_Harry_left_Ash_midd-a-160_1704325715632.jpg)
On Wednesday’s launch show, host Claudia Winkleman announced Harry (left), Ash (middle) and Paul (right) as the three chosen Traitors
![Sonja's Audacious Move on The Traitors Leaves Viewers in Stitches: A Bold Confrontation with Another Contestant 40 The other 19 contestants remain as Faithfuls and will have to try and work out who they think could be a Traitor, before getting murdered](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/03/23/79593191-12924335-The_other_19_contestants_remain_as_Faithfuls_and_will_have_to_tr-a-161_1704325733830.jpg)
The other 19 contestants remain as Faithfuls and will have to try and work out who they think could be a Traitor, before getting murdered
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However, bringing a totally different light to this season, the Traitors were given the task to pick a fourth Traitor to join the clang – but their identify wasn’t revealed as it ended on a dramatic cliffhanger
In addition, the contestants compete in various ‘missions’, which up until now have had the aim of increasing the prize pot.
But as she addressed the castmates for the 2024 season as they lined up beside a loch, Claudia revealed that this year’s missions have arrived with a new twist.
As well as providing the opportunity of raising £15,000 for the prize pot, Claudia added a surprising new layer to the challenges.