‘The Traitors: New Blood’ E9: Victor Poisons His Chalice

After his triumph in episode 8, convincing his fellow players to banish Tomica – their first Traitor – Victor seemed poised to be the Messiah of the Faithfuls. Instead, he immediately loses the room, and, after his histrionics at a high-pressure public murder involving a poisoned chalice, more suspicion is trailing Victor (and Kriste) than Victor’s next chosen target, Joe. Speaking of Joe, he had a surprising amount of time to whip votes against Victor, who spent more time flirting with Katie and eating grapes than smothering his opponent. The only question: who will triumph at the round table next episode?