• Published: Feb 20 2026 03:45 PM
  • Last Updated: Feb 20 2026 04:08 PM

The Traitors Season 4 Episode 10 recap: Kristen Kish is murdered, and Natalie Anderson is banished in a shocking twist. See who remains for the finale!



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The heat is on in the Scottish Highlands! If you thought the drama couldn't get any more intense, The Traitors Season 4 Episode 10 just proved us all wrong. As we inch closer to the grand finale, the tension inside the castle has reached a breaking point. Friendships are being tested, and the "Traitors" are playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

On this Friday, February 20, 2026, fans are reeling from the events of last night’s episode, titled "Do You Know the Enemy?" We saw a heartbreaking murder at breakfast and a roundtable banishment that left everyone’s jaw on the floor.

The Shocking Banishment: Natalie Anderson’s Downfall

If the murder was a shock, the Roundtable Banishment was a total disaster for the Faithfuls. Natalie Anderson, the Survivor powerhouse, finally had Rob Rausch in her sights. She teamed up with Olympic figure skater Tara Lipinski to lead a coup against the "Snake Wrangler."

However, things went south quickly:

  • The Dagger Twist: Rob held the powerful "Dagger," which gave him two votes instead of one.
  • The Betrayal: At the last second, Tara Lipinski got cold feet. Fearing she would wrongly accuse an innocent person, she turned on Natalie instead of Rob.
  • The Landslide: In a heartbreaking move, the entire table followed suit. Natalie Anderson was banished unanimously.

When she stood in the Circle of Truth and declared, "I am a Faithful," the silence in the room was deafening. The Faithfuls had just eliminated their strongest gamer, leaving the Traitors in a position of total power.

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The Traitors Season 4 Standings: Who Is Left for the Finale?

With the finale set for February 26, 2026, only six players remain. The prize pot of $250,000 is still up for grabs, but the Traitors are currently winning the war.

Player

Reality Background

Current Status

Rob Rausch

Love Island USA

Traitor (In Game)

Eric Nam

Pop Star

Traitor (In Game)

Johnny Weir

Olympic Skater

Faithful (In Game)

Tara Lipinski

Olympic Skater

Faithful (In Game)

Maura Higgins

Love Island UK

Faithful (In Game)

Mark Ballas

DWTS

Faithful (In Game)

Crucial Highlights: The Carnival Challenge

The mission this week took place at a creepy nighttime carnival. Players had to ride a spinning carousel and find bags of gold hidden inside stuffed animals. While they successfully banked $24,500, the real prize was the Shield.

In a move that could have changed the game, Eric Nam won the Shield. Since he is a Traitor, he didn't actually need the protection, but it prevented the Faithfuls from being safe. This left everyone—especially Johnny Weir and Mark Ballas—vulnerable to the final murder.

The Final Murder Twist: A Public Execution?

As the episode ended, host Alan Cumming dropped one last bombshell. Instead of a secret murder in the middle of the night, the final victim will be revealed in a "public execution" at a rock circle outside the castle.

The Faithfuls are currently terrified, and the Traitors are feeling the pressure. Rob Rausch was seen struggling with his emotions, admitting that lying to his friend Maura Higgins is taking a mental toll.

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Kristen Kish was murdered by Traitors Rob Rausch and Eric Nam. She was chosen because she was a "highly trusted" Faithful who was starting to suspect the Traitors' identities.

Natalie was banished because her alliance with Tara Lipinski crumbled at the roundtable. Rob Rausch used his "Dagger" advantage (2 votes) and his influence over Maura Higgins to flip the group against Natalie.

Eric Nam is currently a Traitor. He was recruited by Rob Rausch in Episode 9 after Candiace Dillard Bassett was banished.

The finale airs on Thursday, February 26, 2026, on Peacock. It will be followed immediately by a reunion special where the cast discusses all the betrayals.

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