‘The Traitors’: BBC's Hit Show Returns with a Thrilling Twist
BBC's blockbuster entertainment show, "The Traitors," is set to make a grand comeback for its second season in early 2024.
The gripping reality series, which became the BBC’s highest-rated entertainment debut in five years in 2022, will not only grace BBC One but will be accompanied by an exciting spin-off, "The Traitors: Uncloaked," to be aired on BBC Two and the digital platform, iPlayer.
The spin-off promises a unique perspective as eliminated players get the chance to uncover the identities of the traitors responsible for their exit. Hosted by Witty Ed Gamble, the show will also extend its reach as a podcast, allowing fans to enjoy the revelations on the go.
Claudia Winkleman, renowned for her role as the host of BBC's chart-topping show Strictly Come Dancing, is set to reclaim her position as the anchor of the second season of the main show. Winkleman expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “The first series was my absolute obsession, and I cannot wait to delve deep into Series 2.”
Escalating Tension
«The Traitors» draws inspiration from the Dutch TV series «De Verraders,» placing 22 players in a mysterious Scottish castle.
Among them, three are clandestinely designated as traitors, tasked with strategically eliminating one player each night. The tension escalates as the pursuit of a £120,000 ($152,000) jackpot intensifies, awaiting the triumphant traitor or the surviving faithful contestant.
Studio Lambert, the production company behind the success of «The Traitors,» has artfully transformed the show by immersing contestants in a spooky Scottish castle and infusing gothic elements into the challenges.
The show's first season amassed a staggering 34 million views on BBC iPlayer upon its initial release, securing
