Fans of ‘The Traitors Season 4’ were left reeling when drag superstar Monét X Change became an early casualty in the Scottish castle. The ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner entered the game as a Faithful with high hopes of breaking the curse that has plagued past ‘Drag Race’ alumni. Her elimination stemmed from a betrayal by ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Candiace Dillard Bassett, whom Monét had trusted deeply.In an exclusive interview with E! News, Monét opened up about the blindsiding moment. She had confided in Candiace about her suspicions of Lisa Rinna as a potential Traitor, forming what she believed was a rock-solid pact. “I pulled Candiace aside and said, ‘I don’t know if you’re a Faithful or a Traitor. You don’t know what I am. But I trust you regardless. If I’m a Faithful, I’ll never say your name at the round table. If I’m a Traitor, I’ll never say your name in the turret,’” Monét recalled (E! News interview). That trust backfired spectacularly when Candiace revealed the conversation, leading to Monét’s murder by the Traitors.
Betrayal and game strategy
Monét admitted the exit stung, especially after bonding with allies like Natalie Anderson and Colton Underwood. She went in craving the Traitor role for its deceitful thrills. “I love lying. I love gaslighting. I love the strategy of it,” she shared, lamenting that playing Faithful forced her to adapt on the fly (E! News interview). Colton’s influence surprised her most. Underwood swayed votes effortlessly, leveraging charm —and timing that Monét underestimated.Her intuition faltered with Candiace, whom she saw as an endgame partner. “I thought Candiace was going to be a trustworthy ally, someone I could go to the end of the game with,” Monét told Blavity’s Shadow and Act. “But baby, she got me. Those sneaky little Housewives” (Blavity interview). Paranoia from players like Yam Yam also threw her off, nearly forming an” Alliance” that never materialized.Despite the short run, Monét clocked threats like Rob, Donna Kelce, and Tara Lipinski accurately at times. Michael Rapaport’s distractions irked her, clouding group focus (E! News interview). Now engaged and plotting revenge, she eyes Traitors All-Stars. “If I ever go back to Alan’s castle, I will hunt the housewives,” she vowed, sparing only Nene Leakes (E! News interview).Season 4’s twists prove The Traitors thrives on broken bonds. Monét’s wit and candor ensure she’ll remain a fan favorite, ready for round two.
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