If you’re missing the pandemonium of the Traitors, there’s good news: a US version is on its way.
At the end of last year, the tight competition became our latest fixation, leaving many enthralled as we saw the remaining Faithfuls clinch a last-minute triumph over Wilf Webster – courtesy to a not-so-subtle hint from Kieran Tompsett.
Fortunately, has blessed us with an American Traitors series, which will premiere on January 12th, hosted by Alan Cumming – although there is a little twist to the proceedings.
Instead of a castle full of citizens competing for the $250,000 prize, Below Deck star Kate Chastain and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Brandi Glanville will be in the mix.
Do you crave more murder, mystery, and violent roundtables? Here is everything you need to know about the Traitors US.
Who is in the cast?
One of the major changes in the upcoming series is that celebrities will compete for the prize alongside members of the general public.
This adds another element of tension to an already tense game, as famous faces are already more at ease in front of the camera than their rivals, but they will have to work hard to convince everyone that they are telling the truth.
Some of reality television’s greatest celebrities, like Kate and Brandi, have been cast in the inaugural season, resulting in some heated scenes.
Fans will also recognise Kyle Cooke from Summer House, Reza Farahan from Shahs of Sunset, and Arie Luyendyk Jr. from The Bachelor.
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Cirie Fields and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick are Survivor veterans, while Cody Calafiore and Rachel Reilly rose to prominence on Big Brother.
They will be joined by Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, but who among them is a traitor?
Meanwhile, Robert ‘Bam’ Nieves, Michael Davidson, Shelbe Rodriguez, Andie Thurmond, Geraldine Moreno, Anjelica Conti, Quentin Jiles, Azra Valani, Amanda Clark, and Christian De La Torre are among the civilians.
How to watch the American Traitors?
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Peacock bosses have described the competition as ‘a game chock-full of alliances, deception and even “murder”.
‘We can’t wait for Peacock audiences to experience and play along in this epic game of manipulation and deceit, all while the iconic Alan Cumming pulls the strings of our incredible cast to create the ultimate “whodunit,”’ Corie Henson, EVP Entertainment Unscripted Content at NBCUniversal.
If you’re in the US, The Traitors will premiere on Peacock on January 12, with all episodes dropping that same day – making for the perfect binge-watch session as the temperatures plummet.
According to multiple reports, viewers in the UK may have to wait until January 16 to get involved, but will be able to tune in on Peacock – available on Sky and .
Who is host Alan Cumming?
Alan Cumming will be serving as presenter for the competition, keeping the Faithful and Traitors in line while also delivering some of his trademark wit.
The 57-year-old made his TV debut in 1984, in ITV’s Travelling Man, and has been a beloved figure on our screens ever since. He has appeared in Taggart, Sharow of the Stone, Bernard and the Genie, The High Life and Doctor Who.
He also made a name for himself in the US, with credits including The Good Wife, Instinct and Schmigadoon, while winning awards for his work in theatre.
In 1998, he landed a Tony award, the Theatre World award and an Outer Critics Circle trophy for his stint in Cabaret, and went on to work in The Bacchae, Hamlet and Accidental Death of an Anarchist.
The Traitors US premieres on Peacock on January 12.