In every series of The Traitors, the fans (hi that's us) of the show have come up with a number of theories surrounding the secrecy of the show. And while some of these change which each new series, like this season's new theory about the family tree, there are some that stand the test of time and get brought up every season - like the breakfast theory.
But! After a new revelation from a former Traitor cast member, we finally have the answers to prove why there's actually no way this theory can work out.
Here's why.
What is The Traitors' breakfast theory?
So, as viewers of the show will know every morning the whole cast comes in for breakfast at the castle and enter the opulently decorated breakfast room in small groups, with each group knocking before they enter.
As the groups enter, the people already sat at breakfast begin to theorise about who will not be making it to breakfast because they were murdered the night before.
The last group to enter breakfast is then usually comprised of just Faithfuls so the audience at home has maximum anticipation on seeing who has been murdered. There are often three potential victims who are discussed in the turret the night before and the audience don't find out who the Traitors have chosen to kill until they don't enter at breakfast.
Due to this many fans online have been asking why the Faithfuls haven't worked this out by now and that it seems an obvious clue as to who is a Faithful and who is a Traitor, as a Traitor would never be the last person to breakfast.
So is there truth to The Traitors breakfast theory?
While a lot of the time this theory does hold true, there are plenty of times when this hasn't been the case and a Traitor has entered in the last group, for example when Amanda in season one came in in the last group during episode four.
And former Traitors cast member Mollie from season two has opened up about this breakfast theory telling Heat, there is no truth to it. "It is random. I get the theory that everyone's saying, but sometimes, Traitors come in last, so you just wouldn't know," she said. "And there are [Traitor] recruitments and stuff. I understand the theory and I think it's a good topic, but it wouldn't work like that - producers would have thought of that. The way they do it is really good."
Of course due to the number of Traitors vs Faithfuls, there is always a higher likelihood that the majority of the group coming in last will be Faithful. And even if the Faithfuls did suspect this theory, it's unlikely they'd be able to mention it on the show as it would be a form of breaking the fourth wall, as they'd be talking about how the show looks to the audience, not focusing on the actual game.
The Traitors continues on BBC One and BBC iPlayer tonight at 8pm
