Reality TV Star Dorinda Medley Murdered on 'The Traitors'

Episode 9 sees a faithful join the dark side as the game intensifies.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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In the latest episode of the reality competition show "The Traitors," singer-songwriter Eric Nam accepted an invitation from fellow contestant Rob Rausch to become a traitor. The duo then set out to murder one of the faithful contestants, ultimately choosing "The Real Housewives of New York" star Dorinda Medley. Meanwhile, "One Tree Hill" and "Laguna Beach" star Stephen Colletti was banished from the game after other faithful contestants grew suspicious of his connections.

Why it matters

"The Traitors" has built a loyal following as a unique twist on the classic reality TV competition format, with players having to navigate a web of trust and deception. The show's ability to keep viewers engaged and guessing until the end is a testament to its compelling gameplay and casting of high-profile personalities.

The details

In episode 9, titled "Think Outside the Box," traitors Nam and Rausch decided between Medley, Natalie Anderson, and Stephen Colletti as potential murder targets. They ultimately chose Medley, who had been loyal to Rausch this season, in an effort to throw off the faithful contestants. Meanwhile, Colletti was banished from the game after other faithfuls pointed out his past connections to traitor Lisa Rinna and felt his behavior was suspicious following Medley's murder.

  • Episode 9 of "The Traitors" season 4 aired on Peacock on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
  • New episodes of "The Traitors" are typically released weekly on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET, sometimes dropping as early as 8:30 p.m. ET.

The players

Dorinda Medley

A reality TV star known for her appearances on "The Real Housewives of New York." She was murdered by the traitors in episode 9 of "The Traitors" season 4.

Eric Nam

A singer-songwriter who accepted an invitation from fellow contestant Rob Rausch to become a traitor in the latest episode of "The Traitors."

Rob Rausch

A contestant on "The Traitors" who recruited Eric Nam to join him as a traitor in the game.

Stephen Colletti

An actor known for his roles in "One Tree Hill" and "Laguna Beach" who was banished from "The Traitors" after other faithful contestants grew suspicious of his connections.

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What they’re saying

“You blew it.”

— Stephen Colletti

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

"The Traitors" continues to captivate viewers with its high-stakes gameplay and unpredictable twists, as evidenced by the shocking murder of Dorinda Medley and the banishment of Stephen Colletti in the latest episode. The show's ability to keep fans guessing until the end is a testament to its compelling format and casting of popular personalities.