Who was eliminated from The Traitors UK Season 3 in Episode 6?

33-year-old bank risk manager Dan became the latest contestant to be banished from The Traitors UK Season 3 in its sixth episode, which aired on January 10, 2025.

The psychological reality show, where contestants must work together to complete missions while trying to identify the secret The Traitors among them, saw Dan from Liverpool’s elimination after his increasingly erratic gameplay drew suspicion from fellow contestants.

The episode also featured a high-stakes Life Card challenge involving Alexander, Leon, Fozia, and Anna, though its outcome remained unresolved in a cliffhanger ending. Meanwhile, Traitors Minah and Linda managed to maintain their cover despite growing tensions within the group, with Minah particularly excelling at staying under the radar through clever social gameplay.

The Traitors UK Season 3 Episode 6: Dan bids farewell to the show

Dan's elimination culminated in what many viewed as increasingly reckless gameplay. His downfall began when he made vague suggestions about a Traitor being someone close to him, which backfired by drawing attention to his own behavior rather than creating meaningful suspicion of others.

In his own words from a BBC interview before the show, Dan acknowledged his tendency to play:

"a really self-interested game where it doesn't matter whether somebody is a Traitor or a Faithful, all that matters is that this increases my odds to go further."

Dan's approach to the game was heavily influenced by his self-described independence from group dynamics.

"I don't tend to follow group thinking,"

He had explained, noting that he was "quite steadfast" in his own opinions. He attributed some of this to his autism, which he viewed as both an advantage and a potential source of alienation in the game.

"I'll be quite honest with what I say and sometimes that can make me an outcast,"

He had predicted a statement that proved prophetic in light of his elimination.

While Dan's exit dominated the episode, the real story might be how effectively the actual Traitors avoided detection. Minah, a 29-year-old call center manager, continued her masterful strategy of playing the supportive "mother of the group." Her pre-show statement about enjoying "playing pranks on people and telling them little white lies" has translated into a remarkably effective gameplay strategy.

Linda, despite facing increased scrutiny due to her emotional reaction to Livi's earlier exit, also managed to survive another round. The episode highlighted how different approaches to deception can yield varying results, with Minah's subtle manipulation proving more effective than Dan's bold but ultimately self-defeating strategy.

Looking ahead at this season of The Traitors UK

The episode concluded with a tense Life Card challenge, leaving viewers in suspense about the fate of either Leon or Fozia. This challenge, which saw Anna and Alexander secure their safety early on, added another layer of strategy to an already complex game of deception and survival.

Dan's departure alters the game's dynamics by removing a player who, in his own words, was driven to the show because of his "love for strategy games and the opportunity to test his skills in a high-stakes environment."

His departure may alter the terrain for the remaining participants, particularly the Traitors, who must now navigate the game without the distraction that his presence brought.

The success of Minah's under-the-radar strategy, coupled with Linda's survival despite increased suspicion, suggests that subtle manipulation and emotional intelligence might be more valuable in The Traitors UK than bold, independent gameplay.

As the season progresses, it remains to be seen whether the remaining contestants will learn from Dan's mistakes or fall victim to the same pitfalls of overconfident gameplay.