'They were absolutely delightful' Traitors winner Diego and husband Denis in Laois
Portlaoise Plaza staff spotted Traitors stars in store
The co-winner of The Traitors Ireland 2026, faithfuls Diego and his husband Denis paid a surprise visit to a Laois business on the same day that the prerecorded show reached its shock finale on RTÉ.
Staff in The Portlaoise Plaza at Junction 17 welcomed the couple who were more than happy to chat and pose for a photo,
Lobby supervisor Jason McGovern spotted the newly famous couple, who went on to be served in the deli by assistant manager Caitlin Kelly.
“Jason approached them and had a great conversation with them, they spoke about the game. They had great time for all the staff.
“I served them and they were absolutely delightful, the pair of them. We asked them predictions but they said they weren’t allow say,” Caitlin told the Leinster Express / Laois Live.
Their photo of Jason with Diego and Denis has spurred some fun commenter’s questioning if Diego changing his mind much in the deli queue, as he shockingly changed his mind in the final moments of the show, to successfully out remaining traitor Pauric O, to share the €45,850 winnings with a shocked Anna.
“No he knew what he wanted! We are absolutely delighted they were here,” Caitlin confirmed.