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Wells Adams
Foreign. Welcome in all you faithfuls and traders to another episode of By Order of the Faithfuls. Wells Adams alongside Tamara Judge. And we are joined by the very beautiful, amazing faithful, I must say, in Natalie Anderson. Welcome to the show.
Natalie Anderson
Thanks, guys.
Tamara Judge
Welcome. Welcome.
Wells Adams
First off, can I just give you your flowers where they're due? Nothing was better this entire season than you telling Johnny, do not say sorry to me. You took away that and I loved it.
Natalie Anderson
It's. It's so frustrating because first of all, what the is a sorry gonna do for me now? And then secondly, they all draw these dumb hearts on their cards. I'm like, what are you doing?
Tamara Judge
Like, right, you feel bad, but you're. You're getting rid of me.
Natalie Anderson
Yeah, but, you know, and it's frustrating because I feel like they knew I was a faithful, so it made it like, so insult this bullshit, like, apology. Like, it's one thing like, if you're doing it out of strategy or you really think I'm a trader, but we had crossed that bridge where you took that leap of faith to say, you're a faithful, let's work together. And then you were like, actually, no, we're over it.
Wells Adams
Yeah.
Tamara Judge
Well, we witnessed an impactful exit speech from you from the roundtable. What made that moment so emotional for you?
Natalie Anderson
I think, like, if I've always had this chip on my shoulder when I like of proving to be tough because of how society views brown women. And I've always had to fight, always. If you watch me on Survivor, I had to literally fight this man. And like, the guy and me are going at it because I feel like I have something to prove which isn't always good. So I've become so good at presenting it as strong. But then it comes with this, like, innate, like, people just think, like, oh, she can't also can be trusted because she's this way. And so it was like all these emotions I'd been like, carrying the entire season. You all know how, like, crazy the emotions are in that house. And then, like, it all just came down to that moment and I was like, so mad, so angry, so frustrated. Everything just was overwhelming for me.
Tamara Judge
I also got to believe that you didn't expect Tara and Johnny's last minute switch.
Natalie Anderson
No, not at all. Like, I went in being like, having all this hope for us and, like, being like, we can do this. Like, we got this. Like. And that was hard because if I'd gone in, like, it's me versus everybody, my mentality and how I would have approached that table would have been very different. But I went in, like, with, we got this. Like, me and my girl Tara, we're gonna flip the shit. And then she's like, actually, I'm not gonna say anything because I don't know what's right and what's wrong. And I was like, what.
Tamara Judge
What right have you? I mean, obviously you guys have shot the reunion, but how are you with the two of them?
Natalie Anderson
I've, like, made up with Tara. Like, there's. There's. It's different for me because these games and these shows are mean more for me than it does for some of the celebs. And I think I take things very differently because change. It's. It's changed how I feel. Losing winners at war and losing $2 million and coming second place for me has forever changed me. And there's part of me that's still finding forgiveness in myself for not executing the way I should have. So it's different. I'm not mad at them in real life, but the emotions are real. And watching it back is very difficult. Difficult for me, because I wanted to win. Like, I wanted that money.
Tamara Judge
You were almost there. Almost there.
Natalie Anderson
That's why I made it so hard.
Tamara Judge
10 episodes. I want to believe it's much harder to leave after, like, 10 episodes when you're at the home stretch than it is, you know, episode two, three, four.
Wells Adams
Whoa.
Tamara Judge
You didn't need to wait. Where were you at Wells. I made it barely to 5, so
Natalie Anderson
I know it's tough, but I think even, like, it wouldn't have been as hard if I never got that opportunity in my brain, because I would have been like, none of these idiots. Trust me. Like, I could say anything right now and be like, she's a traitor, so. But having that glimmer of hope of the possibility of being able to do something and being able to, like, maybe tie at the round table where it would have been me, Tara, Johnny. I thought we could definitely get Mark if we had gone in there with a solid plan and then imagine how cool it would if we had tied four, four and then had to go to a revote without Rob having his dagger. Like, that would have been epic. Like, that was what I had planned out in brain, but obviously didn't happen.
Wells Adams
Are the walls closing in on Rob? It seems like that from at least the edit, but I'm I'm wondering if you think that, like, his days are numbered.
Natalie Anderson
So when I left, I thought his days were numbered. And that's part of the reason I didn't vote for him is because I didn't want. I wanted them to be more confused at this point. I don't want Tara and Johnny to win. Like, I want. I want Rob to win. Like, in my mind now, I'm like, he's 99% chance of being a traitor, especially his demeanor towards me. And he looked like he was having. I want to believe he had a hard time voting me off, but at this point, I'm like, if Johnny and Tara and I would literally just jump into this. Damn.
Tamara Judge
I don't think Rob has a soul. This guy is just.
Natalie Anderson
That's how you play. Like, I played survivor like Rob and I'm so proud of him. Like, I was like, you gotta own it, dude. Like, you're not a bad person because you're doing your job as a trader. We suck as faithfuls. We're not doing our damn job job.
Tamara Judge
But how frustrating was it to watch the show back and see Rob was actually a traitor?
Natalie Anderson
Yeah, really frustrating. It, like, question makes me question my judgment. Right?
Tamara Judge
Right.
Natalie Anderson
This man was so chill and I think we were all crazy in that house. Like, our personalities were all like, including me. Like, I'm a psycho. So having him there to gravitate to and have somebody that makes you feel calm and like chill, like, that was something that I liked. He was my number one until like the last two days. Like, I was like, he's my ride or die faithful. Which is props to him and his game, you know.
Tamara Judge
Yeah, but he's cracking now.
Natalie Anderson
Yeah. So let's see how he does.
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Wells Adams
Separate yourself from being the game player and the viewer, right? So watching it back one, do you kind of wish that Rob had brought you in that turret? And two do you like how he's playing this game? And do you think that Eric will be able to stand the test of time?
Natalie Anderson
As a viewer? I would have. As a viewer, it would have been fun to have me in the turret. But it's not a smart move for Rob to pick me Because I would have been like this mother, you've been lying to me this whole time. Now you want me to trust you.
Tamara Judge
I want to see that. I would have loved fans want that.
Natalie Anderson
Obviously fans are like, Natalie would make such a big trade, a good spray, especially because I'm so mad at this point. But Eric is a much better choice, right, for him because he's like, oh, this guy. I can manipulate him. I can get.
Tamara Judge
Yeah, he can. Yes, he can control him so hard.
Natalie Anderson
And it's like even Mark as a choice would have been. It would have been good. But I feel like Eric is. Is the smartest point, smartest option at this point for him to pick as a trader.
Tamara Judge
Who are you shocked? That's last the longest now that once
Natalie Anderson
I found out it was just robbed a trader, it wasn't shocking for me that Maura was still there. But before that I was like, why the hell is Mora still here? And then that's when it clicked. It's like, me and more. He's saving me for muscles and saving Maura for a plus one for every vote. You know, like, it's amazing.
Tamara Judge
Or maybe a date after they get done with this.
Natalie Anderson
Yeah, I know.
Wells Adams
Contractual. You probably can't say too much, but can you maybe in one word describe what the reunion is going to be like?
Natalie Anderson
I think it's going to be chaotic. I think that I was expecting it to be more like Survivor where it's like, oh, let's talk about the strategy. And then it's like, no, actually, we just want the drama and all the tea. I still heard it's nothing compared to a Housewives reunion.
Tamara Judge
That's how I felt. I'm like, this is the first reunion I've done. I'm at the end.
Natalie Anderson
Yes, it's why we so chill. Compared to your Housewives stuff.
Tamara Judge
Would you have rather played a traitor
Natalie Anderson
or a faithful trader all day? Unless I had better faithfuls. If I had better faithfuls, it would have been fun. But the faithfuls, we were just. We could not get on the same page. And having the gamers go out so early, I was left with nobody. And I've said this before, I think as a gamer, you come in guilty and you have to prove your innocence. Versus, like Atara, like, Tara's coming in innocent as, like, she has to really up for them to look at her. If I did one thing, like me wanting the antidote, people like, oh, she's a trader. I was like, this makes no sense.
Wells Adams
Sense.
Natalie Anderson
A trader would never do what I did, you know, like, right. I would much be a fa. A trader. Yeah.
Tamara Judge
I mean, you're very competitive, obviously. Let's try.
Wells Adams
I. I think I would have thought you were a traitor if I was on that show. No offense. I would have been like, definitely. But also, I'm going to be friends with you because I think you maybe will keep me along like Rob is doing with Maura.
Natalie Anderson
Yeah, it's key. It's hard.
Wells Adams
Of all the people, faithful and trader that has been on the show but has been either banished or murdered, who do you wish had more time on the show?
Natalie Anderson
I think Monet. I think Monet going out early is such a sin. And me and Monet had connected in a way where we were close. Like, we had that bonding moment, and it's. That is so, so priceless in that game where you give. I had given all my trust to him. He got me out of that bloody cage, and then I was bonded to him and he was taken away. So I think not only for the fashions, because, like, obviously Monet is amazing, but also just for myself. Like, selfishly, I wanted him in the game, to play with him, and I think he was onto it. He knew Lisa was, and he told Candace, and he made that mistake.
Wells Adams
So you know that my wife went to high school with Monet. X Change.
Natalie Anderson
My gosh. That's crazy.
Tamara Judge
Small world.
Wells Adams
Okay. Can I ask you about certain characters?
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Wells Adams
I loved Ron. I wish Ron was there longer. What was your thought on him?
Natalie Anderson
So Ron and I had, like, a really good moment after. I was very honest with him about being a part of the problem that kind of, like, isolated him after Portia. And I looked at myself and I said, why are you doing this? Obviously, there is an aspect of gameplay, but we reconnected, and I just don't think Ron was having fun towards the end. So I think he was almost ready to go. I wouldn't wish that he stayed longer because if you're miserable, that's a really shitty place to be and not be having fun. And I think that it was just a lot for Ron. Like, yeah, like I said, I'm, like, psycho. Like, I'm fine in these situations. No matter how hard it is, I'm never going to feel like I'm losing my, like, actual, like, happiness. And, you know, you probably feel the same because we've been through so much on these days. Damn shows. Like, nothing can face us at this point. But I don't think. I think Ron was just very sensitive and very. He's not used to this. It's crazy, you know, like what we do.
Tamara Judge
Yeah.
Natalie Anderson
So. So the.
Tamara Judge
So many. There's been so many stars come out of Traders. So many. And I'm sure you're going to be hit with all kinds of offers. What competition show would you do next?
Natalie Anderson
Dang. Like, I've been on so many. I feel like I would do, I guess the Beast Games. I don't know. I would do Traders again. I would just.
Tamara Judge
I was just gonn. Would you go back?
Natalie Anderson
I would do trainers. I would get a stylist because I've been. Everybody's been coming at me for my fashions or lack of fashions, girl. Like, I. Hair dryer. Okay. Like, girls up. People like asking me, like, oh, did you have a stylist? I'm like, honey, I didn't even have a hairdryer.
Wells Adams
Right?
Tamara Judge
There's no glam. There's no. Yeah, yeah.
Natalie Anderson
Like, the girls would be getting makeup and stuff. I would show up to the castle with wet hair, like, trying to dry it on the way to the castle. Oh, my goodness.
Wells Adams
Well, Natalie, I'm. I'm sorry we have to let you go because you're doing a million freaking interviews, but thank you so much for.
Tamara Judge
Yes.
Natalie Anderson
You guys a question. Would you guys go back if they did an all Stars?
Tamara Judge
I rarely say no to anything.
Natalie Anderson
Yeah, that's like me.
Tamara Judge
You're like me, girl, but we're two losers over here.
Wells Adams
Yeah, I'm good.
Tamara Judge
Episode two, Episode five's not bad. Especially not too bad. Not too bad.
Natalie Anderson
But it's like a gamer. Y' all come in and you guys have to go out. You guys have to fight from the day you guys get there like us.
Tamara Judge
But going in a second time, at least you have, like, you know what to expect. Yeah, that would be.
Natalie Anderson
And you know what? Going on first is just. That's just shitty luck. Like, Nadia, my twin sister, went out on my first season of Survivor and she. It's not her fault. Like, it's just bad luck, dude.
Wells Adams
Yeah.
Tamara Judge
Well, thank you so much for entertaining us. I can't wait to see who the winner is. Yeah, I can't wait for the reunion.
Wells Adams
Will you come back on after the reunion?
Natalie Anderson
Oh, yeah, totally. I would do it.
Wells Adams
Natalie, thank you so much for coming on. By order, the Faithfuls, you rock. It's been so much fun watching you on our TV screens. I'm so bummed that you're no longer on them, but you will be soon in this reunion. Enjoy the rest of your day and if you're ever in la, please hit us up.
Tamara Judge
I would love to see you for sure.
Natalie Anderson
Thanks guys.
Tamara Judge
Thanks Natalie.
Wells Adams
See ya.
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Podcast: Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge
Episode: By Order of the Faithfuls: What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger w/ Natalie Anderson
Date: February 25, 2026
Guests: Natalie Anderson (Faithfuls contestant), Wells Adams (Co-host), Tamra Judge (Co-host)
Theme: An in-depth post-elimination conversation with Natalie Anderson about her emotional exit from The Traitors, game strategies, trust, representation, and her path forward.
In this episode, Tamra Judge and Wells Adams sit down with Natalie Anderson fresh off her impactful and emotional exit from The Traitors. They discuss the intricacies of trust and betrayal in the game, the challenges of being a visible and competitive woman of color in reality TV, her relationships with other contestants, and what the future might hold—all with the show’s signature candid and playful energy.
Timestamp: 02:55–03:47
Timestamp: 03:48–06:03
Natalie reveals her shock at Tara and Johnny’s last-minute switch, which dashed her plans for a faithful alliance.
She reflects on strategies and almost-moves, such as the missed opportunity for a 4-4 tie at the roundtable and what might have happened if Rob didn’t have his dagger.
Wells presses Natalie on Rob’s gameplay and whether his days are numbered.
Natalie admits to admiring Rob’s gameplay, comparing it to her own on Survivor.
Timestamp: 04:48–08:37
Timestamp: 08:01–08:37
Timestamp: 11:20–12:21
Timestamp: 14:24–16:21
Timestamp: 16:21–17:43
Timestamp: 13:16–14:14
Natalie Anderson offers a candid, impassioned window into The Traitors—the gameplay, the frustrations, and the deeply personal side of reality TV competition. Her reflections on trust, representation, and strategy provide plenty for fans to chew on, while Tamra and Wells keep things lively and honest. Despite heartbreak and dashed hopes, Natalie’s will to compete (and her willingness to come back for more) shine through, setting the stage for whatever “chaotic” reunion and possible return may follow.
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