What Happened After Rida Tharana Won The Traitors 2? ‘I Was Terrified,’ Says Winner Amid Online Trolling

Rida Tharana opens up about the trolling she faced after winning The Traitors 2. She explains why becoming a Traitor was emotionally difficult, revealing that fear, guilt and pressure tested her while defending her victory as the result of her complete journey.

By: Bhumi Vashisht
Last Updated: September 5, 2026 13:26:16 IST

In response to the criticisms leveled against her after winning The Traitors 2, Rida Tharana has decided to stand her ground and explain why she is entitled to the crown. In her post-game interview, the social media personality defended herself and stated that her success was not supposed to be judged based on what she did when she turned into a Traitor. 

The Traitors 2 Winner Rida Tharana Says She Struggled After Becoming A Traitor

Rida talked about how hard it was for her to take on the role of Traitor in the show. She said she did not feel sure about it at the start. She also admitted she got scared, mainly because it was tough for her to lie to the other players. On top of that, she had to keep her identity hidden while still acting like everything was normal. That part weighed on her day-to-day. Rida told how she would break down and cry at times. She also questioned her choices and worried she might be wrong. There were moments when the game pressure felt like too much. 

Rida Tharana Defends The Traitors 2 Win, Says Her Journey Was More Than Being A Traitor

Rida answered the criticism and said her whole run should not be judged just by what came after she turned into a Traitor. She started the show as an Innocent. She said she treated that role like it mattered, and she even managed to spot who the Traitor was along the way. She added that her season had both bright and rough stretches. There were decisions she felt good about and others she regrets. She talked about trusting people, making choices that hurt others, and times when emotions got the better of her.

The Traitors 2: Rida Tharana Reflects On Her Emotional And Strategic Game

Rida also spoke about the aspects of her personality that got exposed through The Traitors 2. As an Innocent, she felt that she was a person who was ambitious and always ready to make intelligent decisions; however, as a Traitor, a completely emotional and vulnerable personality got revealed. She admitted that all the above-mentioned factors created pressure on her, but she managed to move forward. 

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