Chrishell Stause thinks Tom Sandoval’s game of traitors was ‘terrible’

we Chrishell Stause As a potential traitor it was just one of many mistakes Tom Sandoval It was performed during filming of the third season.

“I thought it was ridiculous,” Chrishell, 43, said exclusively. Us Weekly About Sandoval’s initial approach. “I felt like all the people and minds sitting at this table, ‘Do we really think Sandoval solved the puzzle in half a second of leaving the room? No.’

Chrishell noted that it was Sandoval’s decision to do so Name it immediately “It worked” for her, adding: “I felt like it was very loud and very wrong. I really felt that whoever says ‘the cheater’ is, we probably know he’s not. So I think it helped me in my case, to be honest.”

During the three-episode premiere, Sandoval, 42, got off to a rocky start when he accused Chrishell of not having faith despite having no evidence to support his theory. The pair faced off in their first elimination roundtable meeting where Chrishell was present Sandoval was accused of naming her Just because she is close to his ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix.

“He’s terrible (at playing the game).” “To be honest with you, there was no other reason for him to say my name.” “He said it so blatantly that he knew I was a traitor. Of course he would act like: ‘Oh, I was really playing the game.’ For me, it was personal and you probably can’t change your mind at this point.”

Chrishell said we She certainly hasn’t asked Ariana, 39, for advice on dealing with Sandoval before Join the successful Peacock series. Before being selected as a contestant on season 3, Sandoval received major backlash after he broke up with Ariana in March 2023 due to their affair. Vanderpump Rules com. costar Rachel “Raquel” Levis.

After Sandoval and Ariana’s breakup made headlines, Chrishell contributed, writing via X alongside a red carpet photo of her and Ariana, “I love when we can all agree on something.”

Rumors of a dispute between Sandoval and Chrishell began dating in November 2024 when she shared a series of promotional photos of all of her fellow contestants — except for Sandoval. the Sunset sale The star didn’t address the omission at the time but is now opening up about her strategy Go to the show.

“The goal was to make friends and get laid. You don’t really want to adjust too much at first. My name was thrown at the first round table. I went in with the best intentions and had to throw out that game plan,” she recalled. “I had to do my best.” My effort, which is really standing up for myself and making sure people feel like I’m loyal.”

“But if you do too well, you’re going to get killed,” Chrishell continued. “So I realized I had to get a shield and then I had to defend myself at the round table. At that time (after Sandoval hired me), my game plan was executed.”

The reality star was able to avoid Banishment – or murder – In the first two rounds, but it remains to be seen how long she lasts as a believer Traitors.

“This season is crazy. Every episode will leave you on the edge of your seat because in the middle of filming I was thinking, ‘Wow, how are they going to edit this?'” Because even the roundtables had you on the edge of your seat the whole time. “I thought the first three episodes were very entertaining. Even if I take myself out of it, I’m a huge fan of the show. It’s one of those situations where I would say just buckle up because the ride is going to be bumpy and very entertaining.

New episodes of Traitors It will be released on Peacock Thursdays through March 6.

With reporting by Cristina Garibaldi