The Traitors: Who was banished last night, who is favourite to win the hit BBC show, when to watch the last two episodes, and how the winner is decided?

It’s been one of the most talked about television series of the year – and BBC’s The Traitors is inching towards its twisty conclusion this week.

Set in a picturesque castle in the Scottish Highlands, The Traitors sees 22 contestants battling to win up to £120,000.

Separated into The Faithful and The Traitors, each week sees a vote to ‘banish’ a participant suspected of being a Traitor, while The Traitors themselves pick a Faithful to ‘murder’.

It’s all overseen by Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman, with television insiders saying that it’s been such a success that a second season has already been commissioned.

Here’s what you need to know about the final episodes.

When are the final two episodes of The Traitors?

The last two episodes of the series will be broadcast on BBC1 over two consecutive nights this week – starting on Wednesday, December 21.

They start at 9pm but if you miss them you can stream them using the BBC iPlayer – where you can also watch all previous episodes.

A total of 22 contestants were welcomed to the castle at the start of The Traitors.

Who was banished last night?

In scenes that shocked fans of the show, Wilfred orchestrated the banishment of his fellow Traitor Amanda – previously the favourite to win the show.

In a cliffhanger, Claudia revealed that Wilfred must try and recruit another Traitor face-to-face, who would have to accept the offer or be killed.

Wilfred picked Kieran – only time will tell if he will swap sides.

Who is left in?

There are now seven Faithfuls and one Traitor left in the game as follows:

Faithful

Aaron

Andrea

Fay

Hannah

Kieran

Maddy

Meryl

Traitors

Wilfred

Who is favourite to win?

According to the team at the Online Betting Guide, the six favourites to win are as follows:

Wildfred: 5/1 (16.7% chance of winning)

Aaron: 6/1 (14.3% chance of winning)

Maddy: 8/1 (11.1% chance of winning)

Meryl: 8/1 (11.1% chance of winning)

Andrea: 10/1 (9.1% chance of winning)

How do you win The Traitors?

Throughout the series the contestants complete tasks to add money to the prize pot – up to a total of £120,000.

Each night The Traitors meet in secret to pick one of The Faithful to ‘murder’, with that contestant leaving the game immediately. The following day all the players meet around a round table to banish somebody they think is one of The Traitors – who then reveals which side they actually belong to.

At the end of the game, if only The Faithful remain they will share the money in the prize money. If one of The Traitors remains, that person will claim all the cash.