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In the reality television universe, only a few shows have managed to capture the attention of the viewers with their unique take on thrill and strategy. While shows likeSurvivorandThe Bachelorhave their own loyal fanbase,The Traitorsis not far behind with its eerie premise and plotline. This UK show has taken the genre to a whole new level with its combination of strategy, teamwork, and a good amount of deception.
Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the first season of the show was dropped in November 2022 and brought in a viewership of 21 million for its first season alone. Evidently after the popularity of the first season, the second season also heavily dominated the British reality television scene. Now before the premiere of the third season, let’s take a closer look at the show’s release date, contestants, and more.
When Is ‘The Traitors’ Season 3 Releasing?
After a great deal of suspense, Alan Cumming revealed viaNBCthat the third season of the show is all set to premiere next year on January 9. Now let’s look at where the show is filmed. For those who don’t know the BBC hit is filmed at the 19th century Ardross Castle about 40 minutes north of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands.
But despite all the glitz and glamour, instead of the castle, the participants sleep at the Inverness Airport Hotel overnight
What Is the BBC hit ‘The Traitors’ All About?
The Traitorsdescribed by BBC as“the ultimate reality game of trust and treachery”surely lives up to its name. In this, contestants are brought to a grand castle, after which they engage in an intense mind game to take home the £120k prize money. The premise of the show revolves around a group of strangers who work together on missions to grow the prize pot.
However, the twist in the game is that among these players are hidden Traitors who secretly meet to decide who among the Faithfuls (unsuspecting players) will be banished from the castle. On one hand, it’s the responsibility of the Faithfuls to uncover the Traitors, on the other hand, the only goal of the Traitors is to remain undetectable until the very end of the game.
But the twist doesn’t end here, as theTraitorsthemselves have their own secret agendas and hope to keep the prize money for themselves without sharing it with their fellow Traitors. This contrast tension keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats, as anything can happen at any moment.
Let’s Meet the Contestants of ‘The Traitors‘ Season 3
The Traitorsis all set to bring another season filled with suspense, strategy, and of course betrayal. In this, a fresh lot of contestants will fight out to win the grand prize. The show which is set against the scary backdrop of an eerie castle is all set to bring forth 21 participants who will have to work together in missions to build the prize pot. While the premise of the game is surely intriguing, so is the mix of players who are all set to bring in their A-game on the show.
The third season of the show boasts a diverse portfolio of reality stars, entertainers, and athletes. Let’s take a closer look at each one of them. Starting with Bob Harper, who’s known for his stint in NBC’sThe Biggest Loserfranchise. He was a team trainer for almost 16 seasons and then also took over the hosting duties for two seasons. On the personal life front, Harper survived a heart attack in 2017 that completely changed his perception of life.
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He then became a vocal advocate for heart health and is all set to bring the same energy to the show. The next on the list is Bob The Drag Queen aka Caldwell Tidicue who with her comedy and acting talents became America’s Next Drag Superstar in the eighth season ofRuPaul’s Drag Race.
The third candidate would be Britney Haynes who’s a reality show veteran and has won America’s Favorite Houseguest on U.S.Big BrotherSeason 12. Not only this but she was also a coach of the fourteenth season of the show.
After Haynes, it’s Carolyn Wiger, who’s also famous for her participation in the reality competitive showSurvivor(season 44). By profession, she’s a drug counselor and during her stint onSurvivor, she was also awarded the Sia prize (now discontinued). Bringing in a more dramatic touch to the BBC hit show, Chanel Ayan famous forThe Real Housewives of Dubaiis also in the running for the big prize money.
She’s a supermodel and a beauty line creator and has a no-nonsense attitude, giving the viewers plenty of drama in the castle. Actress turned reality star; Chrishell Stause is also set to participate inThe Traitors.Known for her famous stint onSelling Sunset,she’s definitely not a newbie when it comes to playing a game. Ciara Miller fromSummer Houseis also participating in the show and professionally she’s a part-time nurse and model.
Big Brother’sDanielle Reyes has a long history with reality television and is all set to bring her knowledge and game plan toThe Traitors.AnotherReal Housewives(New Jersey) star Dolores Catania is all set to join the show and with her smarts, she can be a formidable player. Joining Catania is Dorinda Medley fromThe Real Housewives of New York City,who has been a part of the fashion industry for years and has also written her memoir.
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Known for her dramatic and chaos-filled personality on the screens, she is sure to bring a new spark to the game. Zac Efron’s younger brother Dylan Efron will also join the show, and professionally he works as a producer.The Bachelorette’sGabby Windey, who’s an ICU nurse has participated in Season 26 ofThe Bacheloras well as was also selected as a co-lead ofThe BacheloretteSeason 19.
Survivor: Cambodiawinner Jeremy Collins is also bringing his skills toThe Traitors.The second cousin of King Charles III, Lord Ivar Mountbatten is also participating in the show. Unlike others, he has no connection to the world of reality television whatsoever. One of the Bella Twins, Nikki Garcia aka Nikki Bella is also set to join the cast.
Famous for her stint in WWE, she has also starred inTotal Bellasand is currently co-hostingBarmageddonwith Blake Shelton and Carson Daly. Reality TV legend Rob Mariano aka Boston Rob has completed a total of fiveSurvivorseasons. With his excessive knowledge of the reality show world, he could easily dominate the game. After stepping away fromThe Real Housewives of Potomacafter eight seasons, Robyn Dixon will participate in Traitors.
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Given her skill in handling conflicts, she can play a much bigger role in the game. After his very public divorce from pop icon Britney Spears, Sam Asghari is also stepping into his own limelight withTraitors. Infamous star Tom Sandoval who gained limelight for all the wrong reasons due to his “Scandoval” scandal is also participating in the BBC hit.
The last two participants areSurvivorveteran Tony Vlachos, who’s completed three Survivor seasons, and Wells Adams, a former participant ofThe BacheloretteandBachelor in Paradise.
You can streamThe Traitorson Peacock.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
