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The Traitors NZ Finale: Keanu’s Iconic Exit, the $75K Winner & the FAKE Bonfire?

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Show Notes

We have officially made it to the grand finale of The Traitors NZ, and honestly, we don’t know what we're going to do with our lives now that it's over! Steph and I are suited up in the Traitors NZ capes for the final time to unpack the emotional and shocking season finale.

First up, we give a right of reply to the iconic Maria Williams, who calls in to discuss her self-preservation strategies, getting FOMO as a middle child, and the true tactical logic behind hiding her strategic notebook inside her shoe.

Then, the champion herself, Chloe, joins the group chat! She opens up about the immense emotional weight of letting down her closest allies, the absolute communication blackout contestants face with their families, and a mind-blowing behind-the-scenes secret.

00:00 — Our Traitors NZ Finale reactions

02:45 — Breaking down Keanu’s iconic exit speech

04:50 — Maruia’s mastermind editing fake-out & Debbie's champion sardine-eating run

09:15 — Maria Williams calls in: Notes in her shoe & dealing with Guy's critiques

16:45 — The Winner's Circle: Chloe joins the studio to talk about her $75,000 win

18:50 — The reality of no comms with kids & her breakdown phase

24:10 — The clique catches up: What happened when filming wrapped

26:30 — TV Magic Exposed: Why the grand finale bonfire was completely fake

31:30 — The Traitors ultimate roleplay test: Can Sharyn successfully lie?

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