Lisa Rinna Reflects on 'The Traitors' Betrayal and Controversial Colton Underwood Comments

The 'RHOBH' alum discusses her time as a Traitor, Rob Rausch's betrayal, and the backlash over her remarks about Colton Underwood.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:31pm

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Lisa Rinna opened up about her experience on 'The Traitors' Season 4, including her surprise at Traitor ally Rob Rausch's decision to vote against her and the infamous moment when Yam Yam Arocho screamed her name after she murdered him at the Black Banquet. Rinna also addressed the controversy over her comments about Colton Underwood, saying she didn't intend to cause any harm. Despite the intensity of the experience, Rinna said she 'loved murdering people' as a Traitor and has no regrets about her time on the show.

Why it matters

Rinna's appearance on 'The Traitors' provided a rare glimpse into a different side of the 'RHOBH' star, showcasing her strategic and stealthy gameplay as a Traitor. Her comments about Colton Underwood also sparked backlash, highlighting the potential for controversy when reality TV personalities make remarks about others' pasts.

The details

Rinna was one of the original Traitors on 'The Traitors' Season 4, alongside Candiace Dillard Bassett and Rob Rausch. She successfully murdered several high-profile contestants, including Ian Terry, Rob Cesternino, Caroline Stanbury, Monét X Change, and Yam Yam Arocho. However, Rausch ultimately led the charge to have Rinna banished, despite her efforts to redirect suspicion toward Natalie Anderson. Rinna was surprised by Rausch's betrayal, as she had no idea he was orchestrating her downfall until after the episodes aired.

  • Rinna was selected as one of the original Traitors at the start of Season 4.
  • In Episode 7, Rob Rausch voted against Rinna and convinced the house to eliminate her.

The players

Lisa Rinna

A former cast member of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' who was a Traitor on Season 4 of 'The Traitors'.

Rob Rausch

One of the original Traitors on 'The Traitors' Season 4 who ultimately betrayed Rinna and led the charge to have her banished from the game.

Yam Yam Arocho

A 'Survivor' winner who was murdered by Rinna at the Black Banquet and then dramatically revealed her as a Traitor as he was being escorted out.

Colton Underwood

A former 'Bachelor' contestant who was a Faithful player on 'The Traitors' and had a contentious relationship with Rinna during the game.

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What they’re saying

“I never knew. I mean, he voted for me the night before, so my spidey senses were already up. But I had no idea that he was leading the charge the next day. That's surprising, but that's the game.”

— Lisa Rinna (Variety)

“My first reaction was, 'Did he just say your name?' And then I was like, 'Oh my God, he just said my name.' Inside, I'm laughing because you can't write that. I literally kill him, and then as he's being taken out, he screams my name? That's good TV.”

— Lisa Rinna (Variety)

“Listen, he was a great nemesis for me. I can see that, and I thanked him for it while we were in the game. I saw it for that. It makes me sad that anybody gets hate online, because I've been through it, and I certainly don't want to be a part of somebody else's hate online.”

— Lisa Rinna (Variety)

What’s next

Rinna and Rob Rausch are expected to discuss his decision to betray her at the 'The Traitors' reunion.

The takeaway

Rinna's experience on 'The Traitors' showcased a different side of the 'RHOBH' star, with her strategic and stealthy gameplay as a Traitor. While she enjoyed the role, her comments about Colton Underwood sparked controversy, highlighting the potential pitfalls of reality TV personalities making remarks about others' pasts.