'The Traitors' recap — Who was murdered at the 'Black Banquet'?
'The Traitors' recap — Who was murdered at the 'Black Banquet'?
Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY Fri, January 30, 2026 at 2:29 AM UTC
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Warning: The following contains major spoilers for Season 4, Episode 7 of "The Traitors."
After six episodes of faithfuls going after each other, traitor on traitor crime is back.
In the Thursday, Jan. 29 episode of "The Traitors" titled "The Black Banquet," the faithful responded to a flawless "murder in plain sight" by successfully banishing a traitor at the roundtable.
Alan Cummings hosted a horrifying yet campy banquet that took a "Game of Thrones" red wedding turn when he revealed one contestant had secretly been murdered. To add more pressure, the group had minutes to decide who should take two available antidotes that could protect them despite not knowing who or how they had been "poisoned."
From left: Rob Rausch, Eric Nam, Mark Ballas, Yamil “Yam Yam” Arocho, Stephen Colletti, Maura Higgins and Lisa Rinna in "The Traitors" Season 4, Episode 7.
Frightened for their lives, "Survivor" winner Natalie Anderson and "Top Chef" host Kristen Kish rushed to take the drinks despite Olympic figure skater Tara Lipinski expressing she felt in danger.
What happened next sealed the fate of both a faithful and their killer.
Who was 'murdered' at the banquet on 'The Traitors'?
Yam Yam Arocho was "murdered" by traitor Lisa Rinna after she tricked him into touching an amulet at Alan's banquet. When Alan announced who was poisoned, hooded guards rushed to snatch the "Survivor" Season 44 winner away as he yelled, "Lisa! It was Lisa who kissed me."
The elimination naturally raised suspicion about the "Real Housewives" icon for giving cheek‑to‑cheek air kisses around the room and Natalie for being so adamant about taking the antidote.
Yamil "Yam Yam" Arocho in "The Traitors" Season 4, Episode 7.
Lisa and fellow traitor housewife Candiace Dillard Bassett worked to frame Natalie, the last gamer standing, after she accidentally said "we murdered" another player.
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Who was banished at 'The Traitors' round table?
The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum was the second traitor to be banished from the game.
Lisa's exit was largely pushed by "The Bachelor" star Colton Underwood and fellow traitor Rob Rausch. The "Love Island" breakout said there was no saving Lisa after suspicions skyrocketed with Yam Yam's death, and the snake wrangler decided to throw her under the bus.
Lisa Rinna and Johnny Weir in "The Traitors" Season 4, Episode 7.
"I am the most iconic legendary traitor," Lisa said in the circle of truth.
Her exit leaves Rob and Candiace as the remaining traitors who will likely target each other after Rob's betrayal of Lisa, and Candiace's stray vote for him.
Who won the new 'dagger' advantage?
Rob received the first dagger advantage, which grants him an extra vote at one roundtable. He earned the new twist after scoring the most gold during the mission and successfully guessing that Natalie was lying about having it.
From left: Colton Underwood, Rob Rausch and Eric Nam in "The Traitors" Season 4, Episode 7.Who is left in 'The Traitors' Season 4? -
Candiace Dillard Bassett ("Real Housewives of Potomac")
Dorinda Medley ("Real Housewives of New York City")
Rob Rausch ("Love Island")
Maura Higgins ("Love Island")
Colton Underwood ("The Bachelor")
Natalie Anderson ("Survivor")
Mark Ballas ("Dancing With the Stars")
Kristen Kish ("Top Chef")
Stephen Colletti ("Laguna Beach" / "One Tree Hill")
Tara Lipinski (Olympic figure skater)
Johnny Weir (Olympic figure skater)
Eric Nam (singer / TV host)
Where to watch 'The Traitors' Season 4
All four seasons of "The Traitors," as well as the three seasons of "The Traitors UK" (hosted by Claudia Winkleman) and "The Traitors Australia" (hosted by Rodger Corser), are available to stream exclusively on Peacock.
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