Krystle D’Souza has emerged as the biggest talking point after The Traitors Season 2 finale, with viewers hailing her as the season’s real winner despite sharing the title with Rida Tharana. From her strategic moves to her ability to stay composed under pressure, Krystle’s journey has left a strong impression on the audience, with many believing she deserved to take the trophy on her own.
What has particularly won viewers over is Krystle’s decision in the finale. With a clear opportunity to put her own victory ahead of everything else, the actress chose not to turn against her fellow Traitor. Her decision has now become one of the most discussed moments of the finale, with viewers pointing out that she could have taken the game in a completely different direction.
One viewer summed up Krystle’s gameplay by writing, “Kya khel gayi Krystle.” Another praised her entire journey and wrote, “Traitors was a fun reality show ngl, it was interesting & entertaining. Am happy Krystle D’Souza won. She was deserving & been an excellent traitor since day 1. She could’ve easily thrown (undeserving) Rida under the bus, but she chose to win it with her. Respect increased.”
Several viewers also highlighted how Krystle managed to navigate the game while keeping suspicion away from herself and making crucial moves at the right moments. A fan wrote, “#KrystleDsouza flipped the game in circle of shaq, saved rida & put target on dileep. Krystle could hv been selfish & won alone cus her winning was guaranteed no matter the choice but she still chose to stay loyal to rida. Amazing game!”
Her decision to remain loyal in the final moments also earned appreciation from viewers who felt it reflected the kind of player she had been throughout the season. One user wrote, “I got RESPECT for #krystal for the first time, she could’ve won solo, but she didn’t betray Rida. Finally an honest side of a traitor.”
The appreciation for Krystle was so strong that some viewers even questioned the distribution of the prize money. One social media user wrote, “Krystle should get 50 lakhs and rest goes to Rida sorry not sorry.”
While Krystle received widespread praise, the finale also triggered conversations about whether Rida deserved to share the victory. Some viewers were particularly vocal about their preference for Krystle as the sole winner. A user tweeted, “Lowkey think Rida didn’t deserve it but whatever.” Another viewer wrote, “I wish she wins this game alone , because rida doesn’t deserve at all.”
The Traitors Season 2 finale ultimately saw Krystle D’Souza and Rida Tharana emerge as joint winners after surviving the final stages of the competition. Sahil Salathia and Shalini Passi were eliminated before the final reveal, leaving Krystle and Rida as the last Traitors standing.
Krystle’s choice to continue with Rida rather than prioritising a solo victory became the defining moment of the finale. The duo eventually shared the Rs. 66 lakh prize money, but going by the reactions online, Krystle has clearly managed to win something beyond the title the appreciation of viewers who believe her gameplay made her one of the most deserving contestants of the season.