BBC The Traitors' Minah and Charlotte playing two different games as tension looms before finale

The Traitors will return tonight for the fourth and final week of the third season of the BBC show with body language expert Judi James analysing the non verbal cues of the remaining Faithfuls and Traitors.

Minah was the only Traitor left in the programme before she made the decision to recruit Charlotte with seven Faithfuls remaining who are still trying to catch the deceitful players among them.

Minah, 29, has been the favourite to win the show since it first kicked off on January 1, but it seems she may have made some fatal mistakes after asking Charlotte, 32, to join her as a Traitor.

Body language expert Judi James has spoken to Paddy Power about the tensions between the two players as well as the deceptive signals being displayed by Charlotte which Minah has not picked up on, as well as the emotional reconciliation during the dinner party in the latest episode.

Revealing the call centre manager's errors, Judi said: "When Minah recruited Charlotte as her fellow Traitor, she may have chosen her for her perceived loyalty, friendship, and intelligence. However, this could prove to be a fatal miscalculation.

"Charlotte’s emotional loyalty is still primarily tied to the Faithfuls. Had Minah considered Charlotte’s perspective with empathy, she would have recognised that, after witnessing the cruel ‘deaths’ of her friends, Charlotte would naturally view Minah as an enemy - despite Charlotte’s capability of playing the role of a ruthless Traitor effectively."

She added: "Minah failed to evoke any sense of guilt in Charlotte about betraying her. Instead, she chose someone who could easily outmanoeuvre her. While recruiting the boys might have been risky, Minah would have at least anticipated their potential betrayal.

"Charlotte, on the other hand, appears loyal and ‘safe’ while quietly plotting against her—a far more toxic combination. Minah’s decision to prioritise her ‘sisterhood’ over strategic logic could be her first major error."

Judi continued: "Minah’s unmasking to Charlotte was another misstep. Her body language, marked by gleeful displays, betrayed her enjoyment of the game and the elimination of the Faithfuls. This approach lacked any expression of regret or vulnerability, which might have fostered genuine loyalty from Charlotte.

"While Minah has been adept at using body language to manipulate the group, she faltered in her dynamic with Charlotte. By revealing herself as a ‘villain’ to a recently converted Faithful, she gave Charlotte every reason to destroy her."

The expert has also revealed three key tell-tale signs of Charlotte's body language that should have made her a suspect among the Faithfuls but notes that the group have been too emotionally driven to pick up on these clues.

Judi explains that the business director from London has been rubbing her earlobe when she is lying as well as make preening gestures such as pulling at her hair during a 'seed-planting' moment when she subtly suggested Minah was a Traitor.

When Frankie suggested Minah as a Traitor at the round table, Charlotte's jaw also dropped in a gurning expression, betraying her emotional state.

Judi further added: "Charlotte’s intentions towards Minah were clear the moment she used the word ‘when’ instead of ‘if’—as in, ‘I’ve got something when I need it [against Minah].’

"This phrasing, coupled with her eager ‘hamster hands’ gesture, shows she is now focused on eliminating Minah. Charlotte’s motive isn’t just gameplay; it’s driven by a sense of righteousness, seeking revenge for her fallen Faithful allies."

However, Minah has not picked up on her recruit's 'deceit' as she has a such strong belief in her Traitors team.

Judi analysed Minah and Charlotte's interactions in the tower as she claims Minah's laughter has been genuine as she attempts to form a bond but Charlotte's has been a 'forced mirthless laugh' which should have been a 'red flag'.

Minah also maintains strong eye contact while Charlotte frequently looks away, signalling dishonesty and hidden emotions.

Lastly, Minah's need to believe in her 'team' has blinded her to Charlotte's true intentions. For example, her celebratory clapping after recruiting Charlotte was met with a lacklustre response which she failed to notice.

Judi concluded: "Charlotte’s outward persona—playful and ‘fluffy,’ like pretending to be Welsh—has been a façade. Her newfound power as a Traitor is evident in her confident ‘steeple’ hand gesture, a signal of dominance and control. It’s now clear that Charlotte intends to win the prize money for herself, without guilt over betraying Minah."

The latest episode of the Traitors on Friday evening saw the remaining players sit down for a dinner party as they all revealed what they would plan to do with the £120k shared prize pot money if they won the show.

Judi commented: "This event seemed designed to provoke guilt among both Faithfuls and Traitors. It was the first group meeting outside the round table and came at a time when everyone was tired and emotionally vulnerable. Much like an office Christmas party, it had an air of informality—but nothing in The Traitors is ever truly ‘off the record.’"

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