The Traitors' Mollie: 'There's such a taboo around stomas'

The Traitors finalist Mollie Pearce says her "main goal" after the show is to raise awareness of disabilities and break the taboo around stomas.

The BBC's hit reality series concluded on Friday, with traitor Harry Clark scooping the £95,150 prize money.

Faithful Mollie, 21, from Nailsea, near Bristol, said she was "so grateful" the producers included her story.

"Seeing someone on the TV with the same disability as you can really make you feel seen," she added.

The disability model was born with a limb difference on her right hand and had surgery to remove her colon in 2020 after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis aged 11. She now uses a stoma bag.

Mollie told BBC Radio Bristol that being given a platform to raise awareness of her disabilities "was honestly the best thing that's come from the show".

"I've always tried to do that anyway," she said, but added: "Something like this really, really gives you a voice and gives you that platform.

"That's my main goal at the moment, especially around stomas because I feel like there's such a taboo about that."

The 22 contestants recorded the show at the end of Summer 2023, so, Mollie said: "We've had a lot of time to process it all."

Her and Harry Clark were the last remaining players, after both voted to eliminate faithful Jaz Singh.

Harry was then revealed as a traitor, taking the prize money.

"Yes, I've forgiven Harry," Mollie said.

"We all signed up for the game. You can't hold any resentment to anyone."

Mollie added: "It's so strange watching it back.

"I will never regret it, it was such a great experience.

"I think I've learned so much about myself."