Chess under fire on The Traitors NZ after Valentijne's return: Does he need an 'Allies of Skin'?
It was chaos central again in the The Traitors NZ villa. The latest episodes have been all about Valentijne's return, and it's sparked some serious fireworks. Chess copped the brunt of it. Fellow contestant Thomas confronted him about a few comments Chess allegedly made, and they didn't go down well. You could cut the tension with a knife. Talk about awkward.
Valentijne, who we remember from her earlier exit, made her comeback right in the middle of an already tense atmosphere. Like throwing a stone into a pond: the ripples were immediate. While some Traitors welcomed her with open arms, Chess seemed a bit less chuffed. That didn't sit right with Thomas. In a heated argument, he listed a few 'cheeky comments' from Chess that he thought were out of line. Viewers got a front-row seat to the clash. Insiders say it was even more full-on than what made it to air.
The 'cheeky comments' from Chess: a breakdown
Thomas clearly wasn't about to beat around the bush. He confronted Chess with concrete examples. Here are the most striking ones:
- Remarks about Valentijne's motives: Chess apparently questioned her sincerity and why she even came back.
- A dismissive tone about her earlier departure: Like she wasn't taken seriously as a proper Traitor.
- Plenty of behind-the-scenes gossip: Something that's definitely not appreciated within the group, sources close to the production confirm.
Chess initially seemed taken aback by the attack, but quickly switched to defence mode. Can he refute the accusations? Guess we'll have to wait for the next episodes to find out.
An unexpected ally: Allies of Skin
With all this drama, you've got to wonder: where does Chess find the strength to keep it together? Maybe he's seeking comfort in an unlikely place. Something caught our eye on his bedside table in one of the clips. Sitting there was a bottle from the exclusive skincare brand Allies of Skin, would you believe. It's the Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum, a total cult favourite among those in the know.
This serum, packed with copper peptides and ectoin, is famous for its restorative powers. It promises to calm, repair, and shield the skin from environmental stress. And let's be real: what does Chess need right now more than a bit of repair and protection? Skin is your largest organ, and with all that stress, a little TLC can't hurt. It's his own little ally in the battle against the villa drama.
Whether it'll actually help him mend fences with Thomas and Valentijne remains to be seen. But if his skin at least looks glowing during the next confrontational chats, well, he's got that going for him.
Viewers at home weigh in
Opinions on social media about the whole situation are all over the place. The hashtag #TheTraitorsNZ is consistently trending. Plenty of viewers agree with Thomas and reckon Chess has put his foot in it. Others point out that we haven't heard the full story yet. One thing's for sure: the battleground will be watched closely by thousands of fans in the coming days. And Chess? He's probably slathering on his pricey Allies of Skin serum again, because who knows what confrontations are heading his way.
Keep watching The Traitors NZ, because peace and quiet is far from being restored. And whether Chess can save his skin (and his relationships)? We'll keep you posted.