Who was eliminated from The Traitors: Anthony is banished as Faithfuls face their eighth defeat in the series as Jaz pairs Paul with Harry after a mistake

The traitors were left in total shock after Anthony was set to be banished from the castle on Friday night's episode of The Traitors.

Anthony, 45, from Birmingham, was banned after Evie, Charlotte, Zac, Mollie, Miles, Jasmine and Ross all wrote down his name and then eliminated him from the competition.

Before host Claudia Winkleman asked all the players for their votes, chess coach Anthony implored them after Jasmine accused him of being 'a bit suspicious' for not contributing to the round table and Evie said his 'personality had changed'.

He said: 'I'm bringing something to the table because I'll be honest: if you decide to write my name down, you're going to be 8/1, it's as simple as that. Think about that. Just let that sink in. You're 8/1 behind.'

Viewers were quick to react to Anthony's banishment, with many praising him for staying true to who he was.

One wrote: Anthony just made the most logical and thoughtful accusation of the series yet and yet they think he's a traitor???? #thetraitors

Another wrote: 'Anthony is a traitor LEGEND idc….He was entertaining and one of the smartest of the season but they voted him off because they didn't like his personality…#thetraitors'

A third said: Yes Anthony, just say it honestly and put on your coat when you walk out! #TheTraitors

Despite his plea, video director Ross, 28, from Lancashire, cast the final vote and the players were left completely shocked when Anthony announced he was in fact a Faithful before leaving.

He said, 'Well, this is indeed a great game to play. For those of you who are left, I really hope you take this opportunity to really look around you. Try to see through the fog in this game.”

Before pausing for dramatic effect, he then announced, “I am and always have been 100% faithful.”

Elsewhere in the episode, Paul and Jaz clashed, after Paul took him along to try to convince him that he is a believer.

When he discovered that Jaz had his suspicions after telling Harry to go after Paul, he took Jaz into the hallway to ask him if he had done so.

Chess coach Anthony called for the table after Jasmine (pictured) accused him of being 'a bit suspicious' for not contributing to the round table

The Traitors were completely shocked after giving the boot to another Faithful and missing a trick in finding a Traitor among them

Viewers were quick to react to Anthony's banishment, with many praising him for staying true to who he was

Elsewhere in the episode, Paul and Jaz clashed, after Paul took him away to convince him that he is a faithful man.

Jaz admitted he gets a 'dodgy vibe' from Paul, the whole conversation sounded 'suspicious' and he will be keeping an eye on him and he doesn't trust him

To which Jaz replied: 'Yes, I did. Are you a believer?'

True to the game, which revolves around deception, Paul replied: “100%. I think we're past the point of fighting and saying that to each other.

“I want us to be close and for you to think I'm a believer, and I want you to be a believer, but if I always look at you and you always let me see into your head, then we're fucked.”

Later in the show, National Account Manager Jaz, 30, admitted he gets a 'dodgy vibe' from Paul and the whole conversation sounded 'suspicious'.

He admitted that he could tell that no one else in the group wants to approach him and that the power he has is “incredible.”

Jaz opened up about his 'rocky upbringing', adding: 'I know what it's like to be lied to. I don't trust anyone here, never have.

“Never forget kindness as weakness. I still have my eye on him.'

The Traitors continues on Wednesdays at 9pm on BBC One.