BBC The Traitors star unveils 'secret' strategy he put in motion before show exit
As each episode of BBC's The Traitors passes, the Round Table discussions become increasingly tense - and last night's was no different.
In the episode that aired on Thursday (January 9) emotions ran high as the players raised their suspicions about Tyler, who had repeatedly changed his mind about who he thought could be a Traitor. Leanne and Leon, who Tyler had a close allegiance with on the show, were among the 12 that voted to banish him.
As he left the castle, he told his fellow players: "I just want to say I love all of you. it’s just a game, so just keep going and smash it. I love you. I am a Faithful," prompting Livi to storm out of the room in tears.
Following his shock exit from the competition, Tyler unveiled his secret strategy he had deployed before his banishment - and how it all fell apart after the early exit of Keith.
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"I didn't think I'd ever get banished. I thought the only way I'd ever leave the game was being murdered," he began. "Next thing you know, Leon drops a mini bombshell and puts suspicion on me. I thought that's my mate as well, because I got really close to Leon in there, and obviously Leanne as well. And they were the ones who went for me, then Jake as well. But you know, is what it is."
He then revealed how he had planned to get close with certain players to in the game, divulging: "I'd decided I’d align myself with the older players. Keith was sat next to me as well at the Round Table. I thought, this is me and Keith and we are going to be the duo I'm going to stick with. The next thing you know, walk in next morning, he's been murdered."
Ahead of his stint on the show, Tyler had shared what he had planned to do if he had secured a slice of the prize pot, which currently stands at £29,500.
"One hundred per cent buy my own barbershop. I love my barbering, that's my pride and joy. I wake up in the morning and where some people might dread having to go to work, I can’t wait to get there and just start talking to people, cutting people’s hair, making them look good and that makes me feel good," he gushed. "It’s the best thing I’ve ever done. I’ve been doing it for five years now. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made in my life."
The Traitors continues tonight at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer
