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Following a gripping triple-episode launch, The Traitors Season 4 has quickly immersed its audience in a web of deceit. Host Alan Cumming introduced an innovative twist this season by unveiling a Secret Traitor, whose identity remains concealed from both the Faithful and the other Traitors. This development has added a fresh layer of suspense to the accusations and decisions made at the Roundtable. Within just a few episodes, beloved figures and veteran reality stars have either been eliminated or exiled, while alliances are rapidly forming and falling apart. But who is wielding the most power early in the game? Celebrity body language authority Inbaal Honigman offers her insights.
[Spoiler Alert: The following contains spoilers for The Traitors Season 4, Episodes 1-3.]
These 3 players have a strong influence early on in ‘The Traitors’ Season 4, according to a celebrity body language expert
The latest season of The Traitors kicked off with a captivating twist. Alongside the trio of traditional Traitors—Lisa Rinna, Candiace Dillard‑Bassett, and Rob Rausch—Alan Cumming secretly appointed a fourth, a Secret Traitor, whose identity remains a mystery to the entire cast. This elusive participant submits a “murder” shortlist privately, compelling the official Traitors to decide whom to eliminate each night.
The drama began on the first night when Big Brother champion Ian Terry was the inaugural Faithful to face elimination. The next Roundtable saw Real Housewives personality Porsha Williams voted out after several verbal blunders, only for it to be revealed post-banishing that she was, in fact, one of the Faithful.
Episode 3 amped up the tension even further. Rob Cesternino, a former Survivor contestant, was targeted and met his end in a dramatic “murder in plain sight” scenario after expressing suspicions. The episode crescendoed when the group voted to exile Donna Kelce, who shocked everyone by confessing she had been the Secret Traitor all along.
Episode 3 delivered even bigger drama. Survivor alum Rob Cesternino was selected and murdered in a tense “murder in plain sight” moment after he began to suspect unusual behavior. Shortly afterward, the group voted to banish Donna Kelce. She stunned everyone by revealing she was the Secret Traitor all along.
Celebrity body language expert Inbaal Honigman via Casino Guru gave Showbiz Cheat Sheet exclusive insight into who’s garnering the most attention at the start of the season.
“In the very early stages of The Traitors, influence comes from who commands attention, not who is playing the smartest game,” Honigman explained. “Before group dynamics settle, it becomes survival of the loudest. Players like Yam-Yam, Monét X Change, and Lisa Rinna naturally take up space — they stand tall, make direct eye contact, speak first, and appear fearless. That visibility gives them early authority, even if it doesn’t last. As the game progresses, those loud leaders often fade, while quieter, subtler players begin to influence outcomes from the background.”
Who is coping the best under the pressure of the house?
According to body language expert Inbaal Honigman, three players are coping well under pressure in The Traitors Season 4.
In statements about the first three episodes, Honigman noted that Lisa Rinna appears emotionally regulated and calm. When Alan Cumming selects her as a Traitor, she has no visible reaction. “Lisa’s performance is subtle and clever,” Honigman explained.
The expert also commented on Eric Nam’s body language. His relaxed posture and emotional ease makes him unassuming in the house. “If someone begins the game this regulated,” Honigman said, “it becomes very difficult to unsettle them later.”
Finally, Colton Underwood may see success down the road. He appears to gain confidence as the game progresses over the first three episodes.
“People listen to him because he’s not loud or overbearing,” Honigman added.
These 2 contestants may find themselves in trouble later
Celebrity body language expert Inbaal Honigman thinks Maura Higgins and Candiace Dillard Bassett may find themselves in trouble as The Traitors Season 4 continues.
Higgins has expressions that are easy to read. While she makes good TV, her emotions may irritate the cast down the road. “Her difficulty accepting the behaviour of others — even when they’re playing by the rules — is likely to annoy people eventually,” Honigman noted.
As for Bassett, her highly expressive body language may also sabotage her later. “She smiles, smirks, or does a little dance whenever somebody leaves the castle,” Honigman continued.
