Ross Garshong and Ellie Buckle, who are contestants on The Traitors series three, have confirmed they are a couple after days of speculation as one was forced to leave the castle
Dan Laurie Deputy Editor of Screen Time
20:34, 07 Jan 2026Updated 20:35, 07 Jan 2026
Two stars of The Traitors are a real-life couple(Image: Cody Burridge/BBC/PA Wire)
Two The Traitors stars have been hiding the fact they a couple.
Ross Garshong and Ellie Buckley’s romance was confirmed in during Wednesday’s (January 7) episode of the BBC game show after days of speculation.
The pair decided to keep it a secret in the TV castle to boost their chances of winning, but the plot failed when Ross was voted out after being framed by the Traitors.
The 37-year-old paid the price for looking suspicious as old friend Netty Österberg was also on the BBC series and his behaviour around her seemed odd.
Speaking about his time on the show, Ross said: “Hiding the relationship was the easiest thing ever.”
His partner Ellie is now determined to get revenge. She said: “The Traitors have done their work because they have framed Ross.
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“What I’ve got to do now is avenge his death. I’ve got to work a lot harder. I want to catch a Traitor for him.”
Ross is convinced Ellie has what it takes to outsmart the Traitors and win.
After leaving the castle, he said: “I am Ellie’s biggest fan boy, so I hope she goes on to win.
She has all my support in the world and she has the potential to go all the way.
Ross is convinced Ellie has what it takes to outsmart the Traitors and win(Image: BBC)
“I’m very proud of her and I’m glad she’s still in there holding it down for the household.”
During his time in the castle, Ross was convinced Ellie was a Traitor.
He said: “I thought she was a Traitor, because every time we had a moment together, she would not speak to me.”
“Any time we had an interaction, I was happy to see her because I was under pressure the whole time, so Ellie was my safe space in the game.”
Fans were suspicious of Ross and Ellie’s relationship after a photo from July 2024 circulated online
Following the news that Ellie and Ross are a couple, one fan wrote on social media: “#TheTraitors We knew Ellie you were with Ross.”
Another added: “Wait what do you mean Ellie & Ross are in a relationship!!! #TheTraitors.”
A third person said: “Ellie and Ross are in a secret relationship!!!!!!! Plot twists keep them coming!!!! #TheTraitors.”
While a fourth wrote: “ROSS AND ELLIE this episode is crazyyyy, they did so well to hide it. I think the theory that everyone is linked this season is sticking with me #TheTraitorsUK.”
Fans were suspicious of Ross and Ellie’s relationship after a photo from July 2024, which has since been deleted, circulated online.
Also, in November and December last year, Ellie and Ross both posted holiday snaps from locations that looked strikingly similar.
The Traitors continues Thursday, January 8 at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer