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The Traitors: Is a Welsh accent really more trustworthy?

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Inspiration may have come from previous Welsh contestants Andrew Jenkins from Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, and Amanda Lovett, from Swansea, who both eliminated faithfuls and narrowly missed out on the Traitor trophy in series one and two.

Amanda sailed through the very first series of Traitors in 2023, with her opponents swearing hand on heart that the humble character could never be a traitor.

“I think the Welsh accent is very relaxing, it definitely played a role in people trusting me in being a motherly figure,” said Amanda.

“Maybe they didn’t think I would be sharp enough, or the type capable of murdering, that I was too naive maybe,” she added.

“But I don’t know if I agree with pinching our Welsh accent,” Amanda laughed, “we are very proud of our Welsh heritage”.

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