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BBC The Traitors 2026 contestants in full and schedule of shows
- On January 1, 2026, The Traitors returns to BBC One and iPlayer at 8pm, filmed at Ardross Castle, Scottish Highlands, with 22 contestants competing.
- Following the celebrity spin-off’s big ratings success, Celebrity Traitors attracted more than six million viewers at launch on October 8, boosting the format’s iconic status and Bafta awards recognition.
- The new lineup features a bestselling crime writer, retired police detective and psychologist, while Claudia Winkleman returns as host overseeing challenges and Traitor selection.
- In episode one, the host will pick three Traitors who must conceal their identities and 'kill' Faithfuls, while roundtable votes decide banishments and a prize pot up to £120,000 is at stake.
- Fans spotted a red-cloak teaser hinting at a new twist; Episode 3 airs on Saturday January 3, 2026 at 7.45pm, with a 65-minute premiere and series running until late January.
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Who is Netty? Meet The Traitors season 4 contestant and teacher
The Traitors is making a return with a fourth season on BBC One, promising all new twists and turns for the players and audience alike.Over the festive period, the BBC have been teasing something rather colourful in the form of a red cloak, though what that actually means is yet to be revealed.But before all is explained, The Traitors has unveiled who will be taking part in the series, who admittedly isn't as good as she thought when it comes to…
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