Harry Clark has revealed he is yet to receive his £95,150 prize money after emerging victorious in the thrilling final of The Traitors.
The 23-year-old British Army corporal, who has since returned to his military job, walked away with the prize pot after managing to convince everyone he was a believer – although some participants had their doubts.
In an interview with Web and other media outlets on Saturday, Harry reflected on the tense moment he was crowned champion and told how he “underestimated” fellow competitor Andrew Jenkins.
Explaining that his victory hasn't “happened” yet, he began, “I don't have the money yet, so it might not feel real.” But I can't believe it!
“I went back to work, so I had to keep quiet.” I lied to the people in the castle for a month, then I came home and had to lie again for four months. Last night was a relief because now I can finally stop lying!'
Harry Clark, 23, has revealed he is yet to receive his £95,150 prize money after emerging victorious in the thrilling final of The Traitors
He continued: “It was such a mix of feelings that I was happy and sad and reliving that I could give up the gig but I was sad and confused about the others.”
During the final round, fans of the show saw Andrew fall victim to Harry's incredible tactics and get banned after all three remaining players, Harry, Mollie Pearce and Jaz Singh, voted him out.
The insurance broker tried to shift the blame onto Harry, but he dismissed the accusation and his attempt to stab Harry in the back hit him in the foot.
Ultimately, Harry held it together and managed to convince Mollie that he was a creditor, hoping they would split the money, but he left everything to himself.
“I think my only mistake was that I underestimated Andrew,” Harry added.
“I honestly don't know how I did it now, but it helped to stay so relaxed when Andrew said that.” “I thought all my hopes, dreams and hard work had disappeared in that moment.”
In the end, Evie was banished first, despite vigorously defending that she was faithful, while Mollie, having believed Harry to be faithful throughout the show, was left in turmoil as she debated whether to vote out Jaz or Harry.
But Mollie stayed true to their friendship and changed the name on her board from Harry to Jaz at the last minute, only to find out the heartbreaking truth that Harry was a traitor.
In an interview with Web on Saturday, Harry reflected on the tense moment he was crowned winner and told how he had “underestimated” Andrew Jenkins
Explaining that his victory hasn't “happened” yet, he began, “I don't have the money yet, so it might not feel real.” But I can't believe it! “I went back to work, so I had to keep quiet”
Co-star Mollie Pearce mistakenly thought he was a loyal man, hoping the two would split the money
Elsewhere, he praised Mollie for being an “amazing woman” and said: “She gave me a big hug when it was over and said 'I love you and hate you at the same time!'
Harry praised his girlfriend for being an “amazing woman” and said: “She gave me a big hug when it was over and said 'I love you and hate you at the same time!'
“She made me feel better because I was stressed.” “We became really good friends and I felt like I didn't deserve that from her.”
Although it was difficult at first to separate his emotions from the game, Harry credited his military training as an advantage.
“It's definitely helped me separate emotions from getting work done.” “I can switch off instead of worrying,” he explained.
“I kept reminding myself that it was a game and that these people I just met, the people back home, know and love me for who I really am.”