Joe Scott is a Faithful in The Traitors (UK)/Series 3.
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Retrieved from BBC:
Age: 37
Occupation: English Teacher
Location: Southampton (Originally Yorkshire)
Why did you apply to be on The Traitors?
I think I felt like most people that have watched it, it's such a fun show. I'm one of those armchair viewers that with so many shows over the years always sits there and says “Oh, I could do that. I'd enjoy that.” I used to love reality TV growing up, but I've not watched it properly in years. I watch EastEnders so I was watching iPlayer, and this came on automatically after. I’d caught up on EastEnders, I was making a coffee, and I remember saying to my flatmate, “I'm not watching whatever this is, turn it over.” And then we were drawn in and we just got so invested in it. It was like real life Cluedo, it just looks so fun to do. It's puzzles and clues and a big old whodunnit.
What did you think of the previous series?
I loved them both. Watched the first one and it was good, it was different but I wondered how are they going to do it again in a second series? However, I actually enjoyed the second one more. They upped it with the challenges and they started doing the immunity that made it more exciting, because they had something more to play for.
Was there anyone’s game plan you admired?
I think Jaz played such a good game because he knew who it was. There was Paul and for a while no one was on to him, he played it so well. Harry was really good and deserved to win. However, there was a part of me that thought, oh Jaz did well to get there and suss them out so part of me was disappointed and I thought he was going to convince Mollie. I think he nearly had her, but she still stuck with her loyalties.
What do you think you'll bring to the game?
Because I'm a teacher, my life is based around planning. I have to plan for every moment, every possible question, everything that could go wrong. So, I think I'm already going to be in that mode, and I think it will be helpful. I think I'll be more tactical with things. I think I'll read between the lines, I won't listen to just what's being said, I'll think about what's not being said.
Do you have a game plan?
I'm going to find it tricky, but I know that I need to befriend the ones that I think might be the Traitors because that's what I need to do to get through. However, if I suspect something I'll find it very difficult not pointing it or calling it out. So, that is one of the things I'm going to have to think: Joe, just keep your cool, don’t say anything yet. I need to think about the long game.
Do you think you’ll be good at the Missions? What strengths do you think you might bring to them?
Anything to do with water and swimming; I'd love that, I love being in the water. I think my weaknesses will be when I’m trying to solve things. Sometimes I'm a bit ditzy with things even though I'm a teacher so, I think if I'm on the spot, and there's pressure and I've got to solve something quickly, I think I could just zone out a bit.
What are you like playing games with friends and family? Are you competitive?
We don’t really play games, to be honest. I'd love to be one of those families that all goes to the caravan and gets the boardgame out, but I think the last time I played a game was Hungry Hippos or Rounders. So, it's been a while since I played a game to be honest. When I was younger, I felt like I was okay. It was my brother that was the one to slam the board down and storm off. Then again, I suppose I was the one winning, so I was just smug. [laughs]
If you are a Traitor, how do you think you'll feel?
I think it'd be tricky because I think I’d instantly feel guilty. It's like when you go through the airport and you go through the check in and it's like, oh, have I got a weapon on me? When you know you don't, but you just feel paranoid. So, I think to be chosen as one you're already going to feel paranoid. I suppose to look at the positive side, if you're a Faithful and people are spreading stuff about you and you know it's not true, it's going to be frustrating. But if you are a Traitor, you'll note it and think well, it IS true, I just need to address it.
Would you say you’ve got a good poker face?
I'd like to think so. I keep my cards very close to my chest. I mean, I'll happily have a gossip when other people want to share their life stories but when it comes to mine, I'm normally very selective about what I share.
If you are a Traitor, how far are you prepared to go to win the game?
I suppose as far as possible. I get that you’re making friends, but it is a game. We've not gone through all this just to be like, oh, I can't do it because of this. At the end of the day, everyone wants to win the game and that's all it is. You're all going to come out of it, and you are going to be fine afterwards. So, I just think you've got to remember that's why you’re all there.
If you're a Faithful, what do you think your game plan would be?
If I think I know one of the Traitors, I'll try and befriend them. On the flip side that could go against you because the Traitor might think ‘well cut them off because that'll throw people off the scent’ because why would you ditch your friends? So, it's all this double guessing but at the start I just want to sit back and listen and form an opinion. I don't want to just go in all guns blazing because then that's my game over and I'm back home.
How good are you at spotting a liar?
I think so. I can normally tell when there's just something not right. Even if I can’t put my finger on it. In the past I’ve had a sense where I don't like a person, and I don't know why.
People might say “Joe, you’re so harsh.” And I'm like look, I'm not going to be rude to them, but I just don't like them, there's something about them. And it normally comes out that I called them right, I could tell from their character they weren't someone I’d trust.
If you are a Faithful, what qualities do you think you're going to need to make it through to the final?
I just think listening. People like talking about themselves so divert the topic so that they're chatting about themselves and not you - I think that's good. Ask a lot of questions but not intrusive questions.
If you win the prize money, what do you think you'll spend it on?
I need to learn to drive. I’m nearly 40 and I can’t drive. That would be one of them. I need to learn to drive, I'd love to have a Mini Cooper. My gran had one of the old fashion minis and she had to put a peg in the clutch to get it started. That’s one of my early childhood memories. Probably go travelling again during the summer break. I wouldn’t mind owning a pub. I've always said I'd quite fancy being a landlord like Peggy Mitchell, but I don't know anything about pubs other than ordering a pint in them. So, I don't know.[1]
Gameplay[]
Game History[]
| Episode | 1 | 1-2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Murdered: Episode 10 |
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| Traitors' Decision | N.A. |
Survived | Survived | N.A. |
Survived | Survived | Survived | Survived | Survived | Survived | Murdered | |
| Shield Wins | N.A. |
N.A. |
N.A. |
Won Shield | Lost | Lost | Lost | N.A. |
Lost | Lost | N.A. | |
| Banishment Vote | No Vote |
Nathan | Kasim | Kasim | Kasim | Tyler | Linda | Linda | Alex | Leon | ||
| Voted With Group? | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| Votes Received | - | - | Lisa | - | - | - | - | - | - |
References[]
- ↑ The Traitors Series 3 Contestants - Meet the players joining Claudia Winkleman in the castle | BBC Media Centre — January 1, 2025
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