A technicality prevented Rachel Duffy, the winner of “The Traitors,” from using her £47,000 prize money to fulfill her mother’s dream vacation before her passing. Last week, 42-year-old Rachel, a mother of three, made history as the first female winner of the show alongside Stephen Libby.

Rachel, a communications professional, had expressed her intention to take her mother, Anne, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 47 and later dementia, on a dream holiday if she won. Tragically, just four days after her victory, Rachel announced her mother’s passing on social media.

Despite the pre-recorded nature of the show and the completion of filming months ago, Rachel and Stephen are yet to receive their £95,750 prize money split. This delay meant Rachel could not fulfill her plan of treating her 70-year-old mother to the long-awaited vacation.

In a post-win interview, Rachel shared that she had not spent her prize money as she wanted to plan the holiday with her mother and husband. She emphasized the importance of creating precious memories with her mother and children while they are still together.

Following her win, Rachel expressed eagerness to have a heartfelt conversation with her mother and thanked fans for their support. She also acknowledged the outpouring of messages from viewers who related to her story about caregiving for a loved one with a debilitating illness.

During the show, Rachel emotionally opened up about her mother’s health struggles, revealing her desire to give back to her mother who had sacrificed so much for the family. She highlighted the importance of cherishing moments with loved ones and expressed her commitment to caring for her mother in her time of need.