'I can't think of anything worse': The Traitors fans react to Tipperary garda's betrayal

The Traitors Ireland returned for its second week on Sunday September 7, after a long five-day wait following the twists and turns of Day three, last Wednesday, September 3. 

Fans have eagerly been waiting to find out who the Traitors murdered with Christine, Michele, and Faye being targeted for the murder. 

Sunday, September 3, nights episode had fans on the edge of their seats as the Traitors have begun to turn on one another, with Tipperary Garda Eamon setting his sights on getting Paudie banished stating: "My mission now is to get Paudie out."

3 episodes in and the Traitors back stabbing each other #TraitorsIRL pic.twitter.com/BxTQu2UiFD

— Mary (@80sirishlegend) September 2, 2025

The episode opened with Katelyn and the newly returned John being the first to enter breakfast – with Katelyn immediately turning on Paudie and alluding to John that he may be a Traitor. 

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It is then revealed that Michele is the third victim of the Traitors murder. 

Gone but not forgotten #traitorsirl pic.twitter.com/e9JYbgApwf

— Maeve Richardson (@MaeveRichardson) September 7, 2025

With a flashback showing Katelyn deciding: "She's been suffering all day... we will end her suffering."

On the news of her murder Michele remarks that she has "No regrets. No regrets." about her time in the castle.

Meanwhile, at breakfast the Faithfuls once again begin falsely accusing one another with Faye accusing Linda of possibly being a Traitor.

When host Siobhan McSweeney entered, she quipped: "Poor Michele has fallen to the Traitors, maybe we can light a candle later."

Then once again the Traitors continue to turn on each other with Eamon declaring: "My mission now is to get Paudie out of there."

COME ON PAUDIE! Get Eamon OUT! #thetraitorsirl #thetraitorsireland pic.twitter.com/p167lTiIoz

— Jason Doyle (@ImJasonD) September 7, 2025

On the way to the mission, Linda tells Eamon she is suspicious of his fellow Traitor Katelyn, while he continues to allude to Paudie being a Traitor.

He says: "I think that he is not good with people that are loud, he is intimidated by them and he got rid of them all."

"I think he has a real problem with people who are loud, so he's getting rid of them." Eamon, describing Paudie, is actually describing Eamon. Fascinating. #TraitorsIRL pic.twitter.com/eBBLqGemJa

— Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin) September 7, 2025

Elsewhere, Faithful Mark is in a car with Paudie and Eamon, expressing in his confessional: "The two people I voted for!"

Marc has sniffed out all 3 traitors?! Ye that’s my goat‍↕️‍↕️ #TraitorsIRL pic.twitter.com/Wzi3WIRPLK

— holly️ (@holly5704) September 7, 2025

Following a successful mission which saw the total prize pot increase to €17,800 and no player forfeit money for a shield, Faithful Christine states that she believes that Paudie will be the main target for banishment.

Gotta say @rte have just hit the nail on the head with #TraitorsIreland. Slaine Castle, Druids, Ogham stones, the cúpla focal and the cherry on top is of course #SiobhánMcSweeney Well done RTE #TraitorsIRL pic.twitter.com/vv3YD46YZM

— ❤️BunnyBond ❤️ (@TheBunnyBond) September 7, 2025

Meanwhile, Eamon states elsewhere: "Paudie is on one at the moment, he can't be stopped. But he doesn't know what he's doing - as usual."

Paudie going through the game despite not understanding the rules #TheTraitorsIreland pic.twitter.com/kNSB7HPGM9

— Eoin Ó Catháin (@EoinKeane101) September 1, 2025

On the prospect of Katelyn being banished, Eamon fears it will leave just him and Paudie, declaring: "I can't think of anything worse!"

At the roundtable, it is apparent that Katelyn will not be banished instead, Faithful Linda and Traitor Paudie who are being put forward for banishment.

Despite fellow Traitors Katelyn and Eamon voting against him, it is ultimately Linda who is banished. With host McSweeney jibing: "All you've done is banish Faithful, the Traitors are running rings around you."

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Following the banishment, Andrew begins to grow suspicious of his father, and Traitor, Paudie: "At the roundtable my Dad was very defensive, to me, that's a red flag."

The Traitors then gather in the conclave, for the first time since Katelyn and Eamon voted against Paudie.

#TraitorsIRL pic.twitter.com/44gxg1tqPZ

— Gerry McK (@GMcK2012) September 7, 2025

Paudie is the first to speak saying: "This game is not personal, I'm not st*pid. I know that but I do think you owe me an explanation."

Eamon explains: "At breakfast, and all day, the only name coming up was you. So what am I supposed to do all day? Try and fight fires for ya? I can't."

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Katelyn tells Paudie: "You're going to get banished because you don't let anybody speak."

average #TraitorsIRL conclave pic.twitter.com/niLzbdRGXO

— eve (@eveconway30) September 7, 2025

As the Traitors remain divided, Paudie's son Andrew comes up as a potential for that nights murder alongside Faye and Nick.

While Traitors Katelyn and Eamon are at odds with Paudie, social media also remains divided on this years Traitors.

With users taking to there social media accounts to reveal their thoughts on this years selection:

Release the Irish wolfhounds on Eamonn NOW! Or vote him out. Either works for me. #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsIreland #TheTraitorsIRL pic.twitter.com/UYn4672l3W

— ade (@LoCoAde_) September 7, 2025

Katelynn: We have to get rid of Paudie

Ireland: #TraitorsIRL pic.twitter.com/BpMNH4oJbO

— Centra Ireland (@CentraIRL) September 2, 2025

Paudie stands out like a sore thumb it’s a miracle he’s gotten this far. He could wear the cloak into the house and these people still wouldn’t cop it #TheTraitorsIreland #TraitorsIreland

— Eric (@bullfinchDub) September 7, 2025

The Traitors Ireland has been an instant hit amoung fans, with fans of international versions pleading for it to be available to watch abroad.

Hello BBC, please put The Traitors Ireland on iPlayer. Thank you.

— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) September 4, 2025

Can we watch The Traitors Ireland over here anywhere? Will BBC be getting it soon on iPlayer perhaps? Itching to watch it. #TraitorsIreland #TraitorsIRL

— Jonny (@jonnymgdraws) September 7, 2025

Fans of the show can continue to tune in and watch The Traitors Ireland on RTÉ One and RTE Player every Sunday at 9:30 pm and Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:35 to watch the game unfold.

Viewers can also catch up on all the betrayal, banter and behind-the-scenes bombshells with The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked directly after The Traitors Ireland.