The Traitors fans spot clue that three eliminated players will be back for major twist

The Traitors fans are convinced three players who were eliminated during the first episode will return after spotting a very obvious clue.

The BBC reality show returned on Wednesday (January 1), with an early shock as three contestants – Alexander, Fazia and Jack – were eliminated before they even set foot in the castle. It followed the shocking twist that one person from each carriage had to leave in order for 22 contestants to make it to the castle.

But fans believe it’s not the end of the trio, as one fan pointed out: “Didn’t Claudia say during Season 1 that the only way you can be eliminated is through murder or banishment? They’re definitely coming back #TheTraitorsUK.”

Other agreed, penning: “Im betting the ppl that were eliminated by getting off of the train come back similar twist to season 1,” and “a The 3 eliminated are going to come back as traitors just waittttt.”

Some viewers are also adamant we’ll see at least one of the three return, given that they didn’t appear on The Traitors’ follow-up show Uncloaked, where Ed Gamble unpacks each episode with the contestants most-recently “banished”.

Fozia, a community development manager, Alexander, a former British diplomat, and Jack, a market trader and landscaper, all nominated themselves to get off the train, forfeiting their place in the game.

While the train trio’s future in the game hasn’t been confirmed, it does appear that their place in the show ended the moment they stepped off the train, but fans predict the trio will return and be tasked with eliminating other players.

In the past, we have seen eliminated players return; in season one Kieran and Amos were told to leave the game immediately after ranking themselves least likely to win, only for Kieran to return and make it to the final five later on in the competition.

Many fans also think the BBC would have aired a totally “pointless” scene by getting rid of the player’s so early if they had no plans to bring them back.

“Still processing what the hell that rubbish train carriage BS was. So unnecessary and if nothing happens with those 3 it was the most pointless dead end ‘plot twist’ that makes no sense,” blasted one fan.

“Yes, I can’t imagine we won’t see them again…. what a waste of airtime,” penned another, while a third added: “If they don't bring them back what was the point having the twist ?”

"If they don't bring them back what was the point having the twist ?"