Peacock’s betrayal bonanza The Traitors US is serving pure mayhem right out the gate! Season 4 launched January 8 with a triple-episode drop, introducing the game’s wild “Secret Traitor” twist that already claimed its first victim—and put the spotlight on one of reality TV’s sharpest tongues: Candiace Dillard Bassett.

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The former Real Housewives of Potomac star known for iconic shade, tearful confrontations, and unfiltered drama was secretly recruited by host Alan Cumming as one of the core Traitors, alongside RHOBH legend Lisa Rinna and Love Island USA villain Rob Rausch.

Pre-season, Candiace teased she could be a “killer with a smile and dimples”—and girl is delivering!

From the jump, Candiace wasted no time stirring the pot. In Episode 1, she fabricated drama by falsely telling Porsha Williams (RHOA) that Michael Rapaport was gunning for the Housewives during the coffin mission—sparking a fiery kitchen confrontation. Quick on her feet, she gaslit the group, claiming Porsha “misheard” her, and escaped suspicion like a pro.

But her real villain era shone in Episode 3’s nail-biting “murder in plain sight” challenge. As Rob Rausch hunted for hidden tarot cards, Candiace spontaneously kicked off a chaotic conga line to distract the house—allowing Rinna and Rausch to slip away and burn Survivor podcaster Rob Cesternino’s card.

Candiace also played a key role in redirecting suspicion toward Donna Kelce, helping Colton Underwood rally votes against the quiet “fangirl.” The group banished Mama Kelce in Episode 3—only for her bombshell reveal as the Secret Traitor, shocking everyone (including the turret trio!). With Donna’s exit ending the twist early, Candiace, Lisa, and Rob now have full reign over murders.

Her RHOP-honed skills—lying effortlessly, manufacturing chaos, and reading the room—are keeping her under the radar while eliminating threats like Big Brother winner Ian Terry (first murder) and influencing Rob C.’s demise. No votes against her yet; she’s flying low amid the Bravo brigade’s louder moments.

Meanwhile, Mark Ballas (the Dancing with the Stars champ) is quietly thriving as a Faithful. He dodged Donna’s initial shortlist danger (which included him alongside Ian and others) and has stayed out of the firing line with his low-key charm. Fans are rooting for the “good dude” to keep gliding through the drama—could his social finesse turn him into a detective?

With gamers dropping fast (Ian murdered, Rob C. gone, Porsha banished as a Faithful), Season 4 is already “carnage” central. The remaining Traitors—Candiace included—are poised for domination, but how long before her pot-stirring bites back? New episodes drop Thursdays on Peacock. Who’s your pick to win it all? Drop your hot takes! 🏰🔥🕺