Who is Stephen? Meet The Traitors season 4 contestant and consultant

The Traitors has returned for another thrilling season, as 22 strangers embark on the Scottish Highlands for an epic game of betrayal and trust.

Audiences across the nation have been hooked on The Traitors, with three seasons and a celebrity edition under its belt, so it's safe to say the anticipation is at an all time high.

Among the contestants taking part this year is Stephen, who is taking the game very seriously.

As we wait to find out where the new season takes us, read on to find out more about Stephen, including why he applied for the show.

Who is Stephen from The Traitors?

Age: 32

Job: Cyber security consultant

Location: London

Stephen is a 32-year-old cyber security consultant living in London who has watched every single iteration of The Traitors, and has done some stellar preparation ahead of the series.

He has been rewatching previous seasons in order to get his head in the game and examine certain things people have done that were normal, but other players deemed weird.

"I think a lot of the play really depends on who's around you," he explained. "You have to read the room really quickly at the beginning and previous players’ tactics may not work here.

"Also, people are going into this game now knowing a lot more about how the game works, and I think that really means you've got to come up with a new strategy, your own strategy."

Why did Stephen apply for The Traitors?

Stephen applied for The Traitors because he reckons he could do really well.

He found that The Traitors is a show you can't watch without watching yourself in it and he "genuinely" loves it.

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Is Stephen from The Traitors on Instagram?

Yes, you can follow Stephen from The Traitors on Instagram @stephenlibby.

He shared the news on Instagram, writing: "Mo chreach sa thàinig, your boy from the Hebrides is going into the castle."

The Traitors season 4 begins on Thursday 1st January 2026 at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Seasons 1-3 are available to watch on iPlayer.

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