As the hit BBC One and BBC iPlayer show The Traitors reaches its epic finale on Thursday 22nd December at 9pm we have spoken with the final five contestants about their journey on the show so far.

They’ve survived numerous murders and banishments, backstabbing and treachery, but for the players left in the game it all comes down to today in the finale of the hottest show on TV.

Aaron
Age: 24
Job title: Property Agent
Location: Portsmouth

How do you feel to have made it this far in the competition?

I’m quite surprised because after episode three I didn’t think I was going to make it much longer. I also had another close call in episode seven so I’m surprised I’ve managed to make it this far.

What has been the best moment of the experience so far?

Probably meeting everybody at the beginning when we all went into the castle – the energy was really high, and everyone was getting along so well.

What were your expectations coming into the show?

Oh my God, I didn’t really know what to imagine! They didn’t give us the exact blueprint of how it was going to play out so I didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t think there would be as much drama as there was or be as chaotic, or for to be as many emotions as there were.

Did you think you would make it the final five in the competition?

No way! Are you joking? No, I did not think I’d make it through to the final five. I thought I’d go out after day three and that’s before I even knew what would happen in day three.

What would winning the show mean to you?

It would mean a lot to me, as well as my mum because I’ll be able to put a deposit down on a house for her.

What has been the funniest thing you’ve seen on social media about yourself?

I’d have to say, the number of Mums that have offered me hugs!