When Monét X Change was murdered on The Traitors (new episodes stream Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Peacock), my strategy-game obsession lost more than just a savvy player. It lost someone who was hilarious, fashion-forward, and fabulous to boot. Monét sits down with me in person to talk about how he was cast on The Traitors, why vibes—not just “evidence”—matter when deciding who’s a Traitor or a Faithful, and his deep love of strategy games. He also opens up about being betrayed by a certain Potomac Housewife and reflects on how his drag has evolved so successfully over the past decade.

00:00 Melissa’s Traitors Obsession

01:38 How Monét Got Cast on The Traitors

03:04 Being Devastated Not Becoming a Traitor

05:05 How Strict Production Rules Really Are

06:10 Strategy vs Vibes Inside the Castle

07:55 What You Actually See of the Castle

09:14 Meeting Housewives & Celebrities

11:00 Strategy Falling Apart Immediately

13:20 Real Red Flags vs Random Theories

15:06 Calling Out a Traitor — Too Soon

16:41 Discovering Who the Traitors Were

17:22 Reaction: “I Was Gagged”

18:20 Reality TV Strategy Mistakes

20:52 Talking in Code & Chess Moves

22:24 Traitors Fashion & Outfits

23:22 No Glam Teams Allowed

26:03 Getting Ready in Drag at 6 AM

27:14 How Drag Started

29:47 Quitting Her Job to Follow Passion

30:50 Career Explosion After Drag Race

31:22 Traitors All-Stars Dreams

31:45 Final Thoughts

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