Who is Matthew? Meet The Traitors season 4 contestant and creative director

The Traitors has returned for a fourth season BBC One, and it has certainly left audiences wanting more.

From the cliffhanger ending of who could be murdered to the introduction of the secret Traitor, there is plenty to theorise about.

One of the players in the clear for another night is Matthew, who "couldn't be more competitive" and allows himself to be brutal when it comes to playing games.

As the series gets underway, read on to learn more about The Traitors season 4 contestant Matthew.

Who is Matthew from The Traitors?

Age: 35

Job: Creative director

Location: Edinburgh

Matthew is a 35-year-old creative director living in Edinburgh and is admittedly rather competitive.

He is headed into the game to win and is keen to be a Traitor as he thinks that he can stay true to his own values whilst still playing the game.

"I'm a good person, and in normal life, if I saw someone on trouble on the street, I would be the first person that would step in to help them," he said.

"However, this is a game and I'm very capable of compartmentalising, so if I must get rid of someone because that's what the game's saying, I won’t think twice about it, I'll just do it."

Why did Matthew apply for The Traitors?

Matthew applied for The Traitors because it's an adventure and it seemed like fun.

He added: "My New Year's resolution was to have more adventures, and what I meant by that was more hiking, canoe trips, and camping, that sort of thing, but I've watched The Traitors and absolutely loved it, so I just thought why not give it a go."

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Is Matthew from The Traitors on Instagram?

He certainly is, and you can follow Matthew on Instagram @yermatty.

The Traitors season 4 continues on Friday 2nd January 2026 at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Seasons 1-3 are available to watch on iPlayer.

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