Recognise this familiar face from The Traitors? It’s none other than Hugo Lodge, the 51-year-old barrister from Cardiff, who once swapped the courtroom for the political arena! Before capturing our attention as a reality TV star, Hugo—running under his middle name, Dan—was a Labour parliamentary candidate during the 2017 general election. Representing Brecon and Radnorshire, he garnered 7,000 votes and a respectable third place behind the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats.
Hugo got his political start campaigning on Facebook, where he threw his support behind Jeremy Corbyn’s bid for Prime Minister. Despite not securing a seat, Hugo’s gratitude was unwavering, thanking supporters and colleagues for a positive campaign experience.
Back to his television stint, Hugo found himself in the spotlight at a dramatic roundtable with author and former barrister Harriet Tyce calling the shots. Speculation has been rife about real-life connections among the cast, especially due to their shared legal backgrounds. But Hugo was quick to quash rumours, assuring fans there were no pre-existing professional ties to Harriet. A case of simply playing the game superbly, it seems!
Ever since, social media has been buzzing with theories and discussions around cast dynamics. Whether it’s Ellie and Ross or the supposed connections among barristers, viewers have been hooked.
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