Paul was branded the new “Nasty Nick” of reality TV when he found himself in the firing line on Thursday's episode of The Traitors.
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After Ash's banishment, Megs or Paul were at risk of being murdered by the traitors, as they were the remaining candidates condemned in the dungeons.
The 36-year-old was applauded by fans who said he “deserved an Oscar” as he burst into tears and had to be comforted by Jonny as he claimed he missed his family.
But Paul confessed that the real reason for his tears was that his plan to double-bluff the believers by putting himself in the dungeon had backfired.
Paul was branded the new “Nasty Nick” of reality TV when he found himself in the firing line on Thursday's episode of The Traitors
He said: “I had a very emotional day because of family and stuff, but to be honest they were real emotions that just changed in a different way that I knew I would benefit from. “
Attendees were stunned when Paul returned to the breakfast table in place of the loyal Meg, who they believed was a traitor.
Viewers wrote: “I feel very conflicted. I would love Paul to be there, but he also makes for quality television. He's the new evil Nick.'
“My feelings were real, they were just reframed in a different way.” I think that's called being manipulative, Paul.”
“Now please give me Paul's downfall” and “Paul with the fake tears.” Someone give this man an Oscar.'
Paul said, “Being a traitor is a test.” It's really hard. It's probably the hardest thing I've ever done. “You may not like the way I go about it, but I hope people realize that these are the levels you have to reach, in every sense of the word.”
Viewers believe Paul could replace big brother “Nasty Nick” Bateman, who became known for pitting his housemates against each other.
Viewers believe Paul could replace big brother “Nasty Nick” Bateman, who became known for pitting his housemates against each other
Meg was murdered when the faithful were surprised that she was one of their own
Paul confessed that the real reason for his tears was that his plan to double-bluff the believers by putting himself in the dungeon had backfired
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Paul said about Ash's elimination. He said, “The dungeon, Ash was horrible down there.”
“The team is only as strong as its weakest link.” If you don't perform or work on a football field, you leave and she had to go.
“I want us to hide now.”
Harry warned Paul, “It could get you hot.”
This comes after the BBC scored a win with The Traitors on Wednesday night as it was the most-watched episode of all time.
3.8 million viewers tuned in to see the traitors turn on Ash, 45, who was “completely blindsided” when Harry and Paul voted her out.
Super TV ratings showed that the fourth episode had 1.5 million more viewers than the first season and had a 25% market share.
The fourth episode was also an increase over the launch of The Traitors' second season, which attracted an impressive 3.1 million viewers.
That was a significant increase from last year's opening episode, which reached 2.9 million viewers.
The Traitors continues on Friday at 9pm on BBC One.