The news comes just days after the final of the BBC series aired on TV, with Rachel crowned the winner alongside fellow traitor Stephen Libby. Traitors winner Rachel Duffy reveals her mum has diedRachel and Stephen secured the first double traitor win on the show in series four (Image: BBC/Studio Lambert/Paul Chappells)In a statement on her Instagram story, Rachel wrote: "We are heartbroken to share the passing of our beautiful wee mummy. The sad news comes just days after Rachel and Stephen made series history after being the first pair of traitors to win the game together. Rachel had told PA after the show that she was looking to spend her winnings on treating her family. Did you watch the latest series of The Traitors?

Source: The Herald January 27, 2026 10:52 UTC