Who went home in The Traitors US season 3 episode 5? Details explored

Episode 5 of The Traitors season 3, titled All This Murderous Power, streamed on Peacock on January 23, 2025. This episode featured two eliminations. The Traitors murdered Robyn Dixon, while Nikki Garcia was banished during the Round Table vote.

The group’s dynamics shifted as Rob, Carolyn Wiger, and Danielle Reyes planned their next murder. At breakfast, Robyn Dixon’s absence confirmed her elimination, sparking discussions among the Faithful.

During the Round Table, suspicions centered on Nikki Garcia, with Chrishell Stause noting a change in her behavior after Bob D.Q.’s banishment. As many suspected she was a Traitor, Nikki was voted out, though Derrick Levasseur and others still believed Rob’s confident gameplay made him a likely Traitor.

Beyond the eliminations, the mission involved riddles to bank money and win shields for protection. Danielle’s decision to give away her shields to Dolores Catania and Derrick Levasseur raised questions about her strategy and confidence in avoiding murder.

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Robyn and Nikki’s eliminations in The Traitors US

Rob Mariano, Carolyn Wiger, and Danielle Reyes, met in the turret to select their next murder target. After discussing options, including Sam Asghari and Gabby Windey, Rob suggested Robyn Dixon, arguing,

“Another Housewives elimination would create chaos among the Faithful.”

Carolyn and Danielle initially disagreed but eventually conceded to Rob’s choice. At breakfast, Robyn’s absence confirmed the Traitors’ decision, surprising some players. Carolyn later learned from Lord Ivar Mountbatten that Wes Bergmann suspected Rob’s actions, saying,

“The way he went after Bob so confidently absolutely put a big target on his back.”

Later at the Round Table, attention shifted to Nikki Garcia. Chrishell Stause voiced her doubts, stating,

“After Bob D.Q. left, I felt an energy shift in Nikki.”

Despite Nikki’s defense, saying that people would have assumptions about her, but she was willing to "let them vote" based on that, the majority voted to banish her. In the final tally, nearly all players voted against Nikki, leaving only two dissenting votes. Her departure left questions about whether the Faithful had targeted the right person.

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Other episode highlights of The Traitors US

The episode featured a riddles-based mission where players had opportunities to bank $15,000 and earn shields for protection. Derrick Levasseur, Danielle Reyes, and Ciara Miller successfully answered riddles, contributing to the prize fund. However, Danielle’s decision to give her shield opportunities to Dolores Catania and Derrick raised eyebrows. Observing her actions, Rob remarked,

“It’s definitely raising some flags.”

Meanwhile, Danielle started doubting about Carolyn’s loyalty, telling Dylan Efron,

“My Spidey senses are tingling.”

At the same time, Derrick confided in Wes Bergmann, saying that he was "certain" Rob was a Traitor, while Dylan informed Carolyn about Danielle’s comments, escalating the tension between the Traitors.

At the Round Table, Sam Asghari, who had been quiet in earlier episodes, spoke up. Referring to Rob, he said,

“If he’s not dead tonight, then I’m on him tomorrow, for sure.”

Danielle views Carolyn as a significant obstacle to her long-term strategy, fearing that she might form a Survivor-based alliance with Rob. In her confessional, Danielle revealed her plan to shift focus onto Carolyn, she said she would throw Carolyn, "under the bus," aiming to have her eliminated.

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