Sherry Kuehl Banished in Latest 'The Traitors: New Blood' Episode
The writer from Kansas was voted out by her fellow contestants in episode five, but the identity of the murdered player remains a mystery.
The latest episode of "The Traitors: New Blood" saw Sherry Kuehl, a writer from Kansas, banished from the competition. The decision came during a tense roundtable where suspicion fell upon Kuehl, who maintained her innocence as a Faithful.
While it appeared that Katie might be in danger of elimination heading into the fifth episode, titled "Wake of the Living Dead," the dynamics of the roundtable shifted. Ultimately, Kuehl became the focus of the other players' suspicions, leading to her banishment. Upon revealing her status in the circle of truth, she confirmed she was indeed a Faithful.
The episode concluded without revealing which contestant was murdered by the Traitors. The cliffhanger suggests the identity of the player eliminated through murder will be disclosed in the following episode, scheduled to air on October 15.
"The Traitors: New Blood," a spinoff of the Peacock phenomenon, has featured a high rate of eliminations in its early weeks. The three Traitors — Joe Vanella, Tomica Adams, and Katie Fites — have successfully targeted numerous Faithful contestants. Previous eliminations include MLB analyst Xavier Scruggs, dog groomer Arisa Thomas, and realtor Logan Smith.
The show airs on Thursdays on NBC, with episodes available for streaming on Peacock the following day. Peacock offers two subscription tiers: Premium with ads for $12.99 per month and Premium Plus ad-free for $19.99 per month. Annual plans are also available, offering two months free compared to the monthly cost.