Sarah Hyland Backs Wells Adams After ‘The Traitors’ Elimination

Reality TV is a battlefield where lying, backstabbing, and scheming are the name of the game; unless you’re Wells Adams, apparently. The “Bachelor in Paradise” bartender and “Bachelorette” alum took his shot at “The Traitors,” a show where deception is basically a survival skill. But instead of outwitting his castmates, Adams became the first celebrity sent packing in Season 3. 

Fans might have expected his wife, Sarah Hyland (“Modern Family”), to be disappointed, but she’s not losing sleep over it. In fact, her reaction was pure support.

“He’s Such a Good Guy”

According to Entertainment Weekly, Hyland shut down any notion that she was upset over Adams’ quick exit. While chatting on “The View,” co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin asked if she was “disappointed” that her husband wasn’t a better liar, and Hyland kept it real: “He’s such a good guy. I would never use the word ‘disappointed.'”

Instead of seeing his elimination as a failure, Hyland framed it as proof of Adams’ character. A game built on deceit was never going to be his thing, and she’s totally okay with that. “It was great,” she said, making it clear that his early departure wasn’t some crushing loss; it was just Wells being Wells.

Adams himself has taken the elimination in stride. In his own Entertainment Weekly interview, he joked that Hyland “wasn’t super proud” of his performance, but at the end of the day, they both know he played it true to himself.

Winning Isn’t Everything (Especially If It Means Lying)

Hyland’s response highlights something bigger than just a reality show outcome. In a game where manipulation rules, Adams’ honesty stood out; for better or worse. Sure, he didn’t last long, but he also didn’t have to compromise who he is.

At the end of the day, “The Traitors” rewards the most cunning, but Hyland and Adams seem to agree: winning isn’t worth it if it means sacrificing your integrity. So while some players may be plotting their way to the final, Adams walks away with something arguably better… his wife’s unwavering support and zero moral compromises.

And honestly? That’s a win in itself.

The Reality of Reality TV

Adams’ “Traitors” experience raises a fun question: Is there space for truly honest players in a game built on lies? Maybe, but they probably won’t last long. Reality competitions thrive on drama, betrayal, and big moves. Adams just isn’t that guy. Instead he’s the fun-loving, charming bartender everyone trusts.

That trust might make him great TV elsewhere, but in “The Traitors,” it was his downfall. Still, if being a bad liar is the worst thing someone can say about Adams, that’s not a bad way to lose.