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Who is James? Meet The Traitors season 4 contestant and gardener

James has already won the competition for best side burns this season.

James sat at the breakfast table looking shocked at the person next to him. He is wearing a blue floral shirt.

BBC/Studio Lambert/Euan Cherry

Published: Friday, 23 January 2026 at 12:29 pm

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**Warning: Contains spoilers for The Traitors season 4**

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Suspicions are at an all time high in The Traitors castle, especially around James, who couldn't be more Faithful if he tried.

The penultimate roundtable ended in a deadlock between Rachel and James, and despite pleas from both players, the votes remained tied and viewers were left on a cliffhanger.

Will James make it to the final five?

As we wait to find out, read on for everything you need to know about season 4 contestant James.

Who is James from The Traitors?

James sat at the breakfast table looking slightly confused.

James. BBC/Studio Lambert/Euan Cherry

Age: 38

Job: Gardener

Location: Weymouth

James is a 28-year-old gardener from Weymouth who describes himself as a "bouncy Duracell bunny" thanks to his ADHD.

Outside of gardening, James is also a musician, releasing instrumental guitar pieces and has played live to crowds, experience he thinks will set him up well for working his fellow casemates and keeping the energy up in the castle.

Why did James apply for The Traitors?

James has experience playing poker where he earned himself the nickname "The Librarian" thanks to his innate ability to read people.

"I love the show, but I didn't start watching The Traitors until the second series because people nagged me. I used to play a lot of poker, and it has similarities, especially the Round Table," he explained.

"I have a desire to play the game well. Not in an arrogant way, but in a confident way, I think I could do this. So, I’m here with a passion for the game and sort of geeky vibes, I think that’s what drew me to it. It’s like a beautiful lovechild of Midsomer Murders and poker."

Is James from The Traitors on Instagram?

Yes, you can follow James from The Traitors on Instagram @james.a.j.baker.

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The Traitors season 4 continues on Friday 23rd January at 8:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Seasons 1-3 are available to watch on iPlayer.

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Phoebe Kowhai BarnesFreelance Writer

Phoebe Kowhai Barnes is a Freelance Writer who covers pop culture and entertainment programmes for the Radio Times. She previously worked as the Senior Assistant Editor at The Tab where she managed its local department. She obtained a BA (Hons) in English Literature from University of Nottingham.

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