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Ron Funches Reflects on Autism Diagnosis After Reality Show

1/26/2026

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Ron Funches, comedian, criticized Dorinda Medley, co-star, on social media after his elimination from The Traitors Season 4.
He said The Traitors experiences led to a later autism diagnosis.
He initially believed he was merely an ally to his autistic son.
He described feeling misunderstood during the show, which contributed to seeking a diagnosis.
He described his time on the show as being locked in a castle with eccentric personalities.

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Story summary

Ron Funches, comedian, criticized Dorinda Medley, co-star, on social media after his elimination from The Traitors Season 4.
He said The Traitors experiences led to a later autism diagnosis.
He initially believed he was merely an ally to his autistic son.
He described feeling misunderstood during the show, which contributed to seeking a diagnosis.
He described his time on the show as being locked in a castle with eccentric personalities.