The second series of The Traitors is only five episodes in, but it’s already bringing jaw-dropping round table drama, brutal banishments and unforeseen murders. The Faithfuls have eliminated one Traitor (Ash Bibi) but another cloaked deceiver still pulling the wool over everyone’s eyes is Paul Gorton.
He joked ahead of the show dropping on BBC: 'If Claudia touches my shoulder, I’m never washing that top again. I hope that happens because the more I think about what the show is, it is about the Traitors, right? To participate in the show fully is to be a Traitor, I think.’
When he was initially selected to be a Traitor by Claudia Winkleman (whose dream winter wardrobe you can shop here), fans were conflicted about whether he was doing a good job of going under the radar at Scotland's Ardross Castle.
'I don't think Paul understands the rules of the game,' wrote one viewer on X. 'He might as well have a massive sign saying, "I am [a] traitor".'
As the BBC hit has progressed, some are calling Paul’s efforts brilliant, others are labelling his traitorous behaviour as pure evil, while a large proportion are urging the Faithfuls to ‘open their eyes’.
We can't wait to see whether he comes out on top, or crumbles under the pressure.
How old is The Traitors' Paul?
At 36, Paul is one of the younger contestants.
What is The Traitors' Paul's job?
Paul is a business manager and was hopeful that his professional experience could cross over into his TV opportunity.
He explained, 'Reading people is another strength that I think I will bring when I go in because I think I can see it in people’s face[s] when something has changed. I’m in the corporate world, and [in] that type of environment [it] happens quite often, where you’re sat in a room and you're being grilled and you’re defending yourself. I've been in that situation quite a few times before.'
Where is The Traitors' Paul from?
Paul hails from Manchester.
Does The Traitors' Paul have Instagram?
Yes - you can keep up to date with him over @paulgorton. He often shares photos with his wife, content creator Kate Waldron, and their young son Charlie.
Was The Traitors' Paul on Deal or No Deal?
It turns out The Traitors isn't Paul's first time on TV. In 2010, he appeared on Deal or No Deal and went home 10p richer.
Was The Traitors' Paul on Chatabix?
Paul has also had appearances on Chatabix, the podcast hosted by Joe Wilkinson and David Earl. He first went on in August 2022 and has returned on numerous occasions to shed light on the behind-the-scenes gossip from Deal or No Deal.
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