The Traitors: Hold Your Horses! Why Tonight Isn't Quite What You Expected (and What's Really On)

Alright, settle in, because there seems to be a little whisper, a slight confusion perhaps, floating around the TV-watching ether. Many of us, myself included for a moment there, might have been under the impression that the much-anticipated finale of 'Celebrity Traitors' was gracing our screens tonight, Friday, January 26. But, alas, and this is where we get to the heart of it, that's not quite the full story.

You see, there isn't actually a 'Celebrity Traitors' currently airing. Not yet, anyway! The show that had us all glued to our seats, strategizing from our sofas and questioning everyone's loyalty, was simply 'The Traitors'—the civilian version, you could say. And, well, its truly nail-biting, utterly captivating grand finale? That already happened. It aired, if you recall, on Friday, January 12. Yes, almost two weeks ago now! Time, as they say, really does fly when you're busy trying to spot a Faithful from a Traitor.

So, for those of you who diligently tuned into BBC One at 9pm this evening, perhaps with a snack in hand and a fervent hope to see Claudia Winkleman in another fabulous outfit, you would've found something different. What greeted you instead was the gripping conclusion of 'The Tourist' series two. And honestly, while it's not quite the same psychological mind-game, it's a stellar piece of television in its own right, wouldn't you agree? Jamie Dornan, Australia, a twisty plot—plenty to sink your teeth into there, if you're open to it.

It's easy to get wires crossed, especially with so much incredible television vying for our attention these days. The Traitors, let's be frank, became an absolute phenomenon, and the craving for more, any more, is entirely understandable. But for now, the ayes have it: The Traitors has crowned its victors, its drama is done for this season, and we'll just have to patiently, or perhaps impatiently, wait for news of future treachery. Maybe, just maybe, a celebrity version will come our way eventually. A girl can dream, can't she?