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The much-anticipated trailer for The Traitors Season 3 has arrived, offering fans a thrilling glimpse of what's to come. Set to premiere on January 9, 2024, the latest season will feature 21 contestants competing for a grand prize of up to $250,000.
Hosted by actor Alan Cumming, the show promises deception, intrigue, and high-stakes challenges in the scenic yet ominous Scottish Highlands. In the trailer released on November 23, viewers get a sneak peek at the players, the gameplay, and the intensity that will define this season.
Key insights from The Traitors season 3 trailer
Alan cumming's iconic return as host
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Alan Cumming reprises his role with the same mix of wit and theatrical flair that fans have come to love. In the trailer, he sets the tone with lines like:
"By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes"
The series has achieved considerable acclaim, as season 2 emerged as the leading unscripted program in the United States across all streaming services during its debut week, as reported by Nielsen.
The Traitors has also been a standout at the Primetime Emmy Awards, receiving four nominations and securing wins for Outstanding Reality Competition Program and Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program, awarded to Cumming.
The show’s inaugural season also received accolades, bagging the Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program. The series, created by Studio Lambert, is overseen by executive producers Stephen Lambert, Mike Cotton, Sam Rees-Jones, Rosie Franks, Jack Burgess, and Tim Harcourt.
A star-studded cast
Season 3 of The Traitors features various celebrities, reality TV stars, and a surprising addition: an English lord. As Cumming says in the trailer:
"The Traitors is back for a murderous new season. A new cast of celebrities will be unmasked."
This diverse lineup includes familiar faces such as Bob Harper (The Biggest Loser), Danielle Reyes (Big Brother), Ciara Miller (Summer House), and Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a member of British royalty. The cast also brings competitors from Survivor, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and The Real Housewives.
The trailer offers the unique skillsets of the contestants, such as Carolyn Wiger claims that she can tell if someone is lying, while Bob the Drag Queen promises to rely on his sharp instincts.
High-stakes challenges and dramatic twists
The teaser reveals that season 3 will feature an array of intense challenges, such as stunts involving helicopters, explosions, and even creepy crawlies. These tasks are designed to test not only physical endurance but also psychological resilience.
Alan Cumming sets the tone for the season by welcoming players back to his "murderous" castle, where trust will be scarce, and danger will be ever-present. With $250,000 at stake, contestants are expected to push their limits, making alliances where necessary and betraying them when advantageous.
Whether the Faithfuls manage to expose the Traitors or the latter continue their winning streak remains to be seen.
Don’t miss the thrilling return of The Traitors season 3, premiering January 9, only on Peacock. Catch up on all the drama from seasons 1 and 2, available to stream now.
