Lisa Rinna Denies Colton Underwood Stormed Out of 'The Traitors' Reunion

The 'Real Housewives' star says the situation between her and Underwood wasn't as intense as reported.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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After rumors circulated that Colton Underwood stormed off the set of the 'The Traitors' reunion show, Lisa Rinna is now denying those claims. Rinna says she 'didn't see it myself' and that Underwood, along with other cast members, simply left the set for a break during the taping. She also revealed that her on-screen feud with Underwood stemmed from a comment she made about him wanting to 'take her hostage' on the show, which she says 'spun him out.' However, other sources claim Underwood did not storm out at any point.

Why it matters

The alleged incident between Rinna and Underwood at the reunion taping has generated significant media attention, with conflicting reports about what exactly transpired. Rinna's denial and clarification of the events helps provide more context and transparency around the situation, which involves two high-profile reality TV personalities.

The details

According to Rinna, she simply asked Underwood about a comment he had made on the show about 'taking her hostage,' which she says 'spun him out.' However, sources present at the taping claim Underwood did not storm off the set at any point, and that he left briefly during a planned break before returning. Rinna also implied that the interaction between her and Underwood may not even be shown in the final reunion special due to editing.

  • The reunion taping for 'The Traitors' took place in February 2026.

The players

Lisa Rinna

A former cast member of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' who appeared as a competitor on 'The Traitors.'

Colton Underwood

A former star of 'The Bachelor' who also competed on 'The Traitors.'

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What they’re saying

“I didn't see it myself. I saw him leave, but I saw other people leave too, to go to the bathroom and such, but it took a long time for people to come back. That I can share with you.”

— Lisa Rinna (Variety)

“I said, 'Colton, I have a question for you: What did you mean when you said, 'I'm going to take her hostage?'' That's all I said. And that spun him out.”

— Lisa Rinna (Variety)

“He didn't walk off set. Who said that? Unless I missed something. I swear to God, maybe I'm wrong, but I don't remember any walk-offs. You have to tune in and see.”

— Dorinda Medley, Real Housewives Alum (Entertainment Weekly)

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing drama and tensions that can arise between reality TV personalities, even after the cameras stop rolling. While the details remain murky, the conflicting accounts underscore the importance of verifying information and not jumping to conclusions based on unsubstantiated rumors.