The Traitors US Season 4: Who was murdered and banished in episodes 1, 2, and 3?

The Traitors US Season 4
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The Traitors US Season 4 premiered with the first three episodes on January 8, 2025. Viewers witnessed 23 celebrities revealed as the contestants, joining the host in the iconic castle.

This included cast members from popular shows such as The Real Housewives franchise, Love Island, Big Brother, Survivor, and more. The latest season also featured a few actors, a comedian, a drag queen and more contestants joining the castle.

Soon, after joining the competition show, they learned about their fellow contestants. Everyone was eager to know who would be faithful and who would be chosen as traitors.

Read further to know more about the eliminations, banishments, and murders that took place in The Traitors US episodes 1, 2, and 3.


The Traitors US Season 4: What happened during episodes 1, 2, and 3?

The Traitors US Season 4 premiered with the introduction of 23 contestants.

This includes:

  1. Dorinda Medley: The Real Housewives of New York City,
  2. Caroline Stanbury: The Real Housewives of Dubai,
  3. Dorinda Medley: The Real Housewives of New York City,
  4. Candiace Dillard Bassett: The Real Housewives of Potomac,
  5. Lisa Rinna: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,
  6. Porsha Williams: The Real Housewives of Atlanta,
  7. Donna Kelce, aka Mama Kelce: Jason and Travis Kelce's mother,
  8. Kristen Kish: Top Chef host,
  9. Eric Nam: K-pop singer/ Songwriter,
  10. Colton Underwood: The Bachelor,
  11. Johnny Weir: Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets and Olympic figure skater,
  12. Mark Ballas: Dancing with the Stars pro dancer,
  13. Maura Higgins: Love Island USA Aftersun,
  14. Michael Rapaport: Actor,
  15. Stephen Colletti: Actor,
  16. Monét X Change: RuPaul's Drag Race Queen,
  17. Natalie Anderson: The Amazing Race and Survivor,
  18. Rob Cesternino: Survivor,
  19. Yamil Arocho, aka Yam Yam: Survivor,
  20. Ron Funches: Comedian,
  21. Tara Lipinski: Olympic figure skater,
  22. Tiffany Mitchell: Big Brother.
  23. Ian Terry: Big Brother.

Soon, the show host, Alan Cumming chose the three Traitors. This included:

  • Candiace Dillard Bassett,
  • Lisa Rinna,
  • Rob Rausch.

The first episode featured the host dressed up as a coffin. Later, the Secret Traitor sent the secret short list to the Traitors. It had a few names, including:

  • Rob Rausch,
  • Ian Terry,
  • Mark Ballas,
  • Eric Nam.

They were tasked with murdering one of the contestants from the given short list. However, there were no murders, banishments, or eliminations in the first episode.

In The Traitors US Season 4 Episode 2, the three Traitors chose Ian Terry to be murdered. Additionally, Porsha Williams received 10 votes and was banished. Along with her, Donna Kelce (8 votes) and Michael Rapaport (5 votes) were also banished.

The next secret short list contained four names:

  • Monét X Change,
  • Rob Cesternino,
  • Tara Lapinski, and
  • Kristen Kish.

Episode 3 featured Rob Cesternino's murder. Also, Secret Traitor's identity was revealed to the viewers. It was Donna Kelce. She was banished along with Michael Rapaport and Yam Yam. Both of them received one vote each.

The next secret short list had four names:

  • Ron Funches,
  • Caroline Stanbury,
  • Kristen Kish,
  • Eric Nam.

Fans are eagerly waiting to know more about upcoming murders and banishments. However, they would have to wait until the next batch of episodes is released on the platform.


To witness murders and banishments that have happened until now, fans can head to Peacock and stream The Traitors US Season 4 episodes.

Edited by Yesha Srivastava