Super wholesome reason The Traitors’ Stephen chose not to stab Rachel in the back

Friday night was, quite frankly, a lot, as The Traitors series four final finally ended, seeing Traitors Stephen Libby and Rachel Duffy take the crown.

While we all expected a bloodbath, we actually got something… weirdly emotional? 32-year-old cybersecurity consultant Stephen Libby had the chance to snatch the entire £95,750 prize pot for himself. Instead, he stayed loyal to fellow Traitor Rachel.

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Despite the fact that their entire relationship was built on a foundation of lies and wearing velvet cloaks, Stephen says the bond is real. Speaking to The Times, he explained that the two formed a “Celtic connection” that he wasn’t willing to break for a bit of extra cash.

“I came into this show and I decided that I was going to play a fair and honest game. I know I’ll continue to spend time with Rachel,” Stephen said. “She’s kind of got a new, I was going to say son, but I think I would say brother.”

Stephen hasn’t doubted his choice once: “I always felt like I’d made the right decision and actually waking up this morning, I know that I’ve made the right decision.

“I’ve got zero regrets about splitting that money and I cannot think of anyone more deserving than Rachel to be able to just create those memories with her family as well.”

The money is going to the loveliest causes

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If you’re wondering what kind of person turns down an extra £47k, the answer is someone who wants to help their dad. Stephen plans to use his half of the winnings to help his father, a butcher in Stornoway, finally pursue a career in art.

As for Rachel, the win is life-changing. She’s using her share to care for her mother, Anne, who has dementia and Parkinson’s, and to take her three children on a plane for the first time. Their first destination? Visiting Stephen. We aren’t crying, you are.

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‘We’re nice murderers’

Rachel admitted she had a moment of pure panic at the roundtable, thinking Stephen was about to stitch her up. “I thought: You little git,” she joked.

But Stephen has “zero regrets” about the decision. While the Faithfuls were busy being utterly clueless, the Traitors were busy forming a lifelong pact. In the words of Rachel: “We’re nice murderers, we’re faithful to our team.”

It’s the first time in Traitors history that a win felt less like a heist and more like a family reunion. Stephen might be a Traitor by name, but he’s officially the nation’s sweetheart.

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