Reality TV’s most cunning and competitive personalities converge as “The Traitors” returns for a third season. Hosted by the ever-droll Alan Cumming, the show places a group of contestants in a remote Scottish castle, tasking them with working together to complete missions and build a prize pot. The catch? Hidden among them are “traitors” secretly plotting to steal the entire prize. Paranoia, suspicion, and strategic backstabbing are all but guaranteed.
This season raises the stakes with an all-star cast drawn from reality TV royalty. Veterans of “Survivor,” “Big Brother,” “The Bachelor,” and even “The Real Housewives” will test their mettle against each other. And, in a twist sure to generate headlines, a member of the British royal family joins the fray. This mix of personalities and backgrounds practically guarantees fireworks.
The inherent tension of the format – contestants collaborating while secretly undermining each other – gets amplified by the presence of these seasoned reality players. They arrive with pre-existing rivalries, alliances, and reputations. The addition of a royal family member introduces a whole other level of unpredictability to the proceedings. Can these reality stars bury the hatchet (or at least hide it well) to win the grand prize of up to $250,000? Or will their traitorous tendencies get the better of them? The games begin Thursday, January 9.
“The Traitors” season 3 premieres Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 9:01 PM ET on Peacock.
