Throughout reality TV history, there have been many great reality show hosts who have become rich, famous, and beloved. For example, Jeff Probst is so good at hosting Survivor that he arguably is the most important reality show host. Considering how accomplished his peers are, it is amazing that Alan Cumming has seemed so fearless as the host of The Traitors US.
Since The Traitors is a wonderful reality show to binge-watch and fans are excited to see what season 3 has in store, it seems like Alan has become a reality TV GOAT. After all, it is very clear that hosting The Traitors US has earned a slew of extremely well-deserved new fans for Alan.
The Traitors Has Earned Alan Cumming A Slew Of New Fans
After Alan Cumming made his television debut in the '80s, he went on to become a celebrated movie star. Best known for his roles in Goldeneye and X2, Alan has also headlined a slew of smaller films, including The Anniversary Party, which he co-wrote and co-directed.
Thanks to how talented Alan undeniably is, he has many fans who adore his acting. On top of that, Alan has been a regular on the talk show circuit for years, which has allowed him to also gain fans who love his personality.
However, when Alan began hosting The Traitors, he gained loads of new fans who couldn't get enough of how he hosts the show. In fact, it can even be argued that Alan has quickly become iconic thanks to his The Traitors US stardom.
Since The Traitors has become one of the most successful reality show franchises, it has a dedicated fan following. Many of the show's most passionate fans discuss the series on the r/TheTraitors subreddit. Unsurprisingly, Alan Cumming frequently comes up on the subreddit.
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| Host: | Show: |
|---|---|
| Andy Cohen | The Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules, and The Traitors reunions |
| Julie Chen Moonves | Big Brother |
| Joel McHale | House of Villains |
| TJ Lavin | The Challenge |
| Ryan Seacrest | American Idol |
| Heidi Klum | Project Runway and Germany’s Next Top Model |
| Tyra Banks | America’s Got Talent and Dancing With the Stars |
| Gordon Ramsay | MasterChef, Hell's Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, Next Level Chef, and Hotel Hell |
| Jeff Probst | Survivor |
| Padma Lakshmi | Top Chef |
| Terry Crews | America’s Got Talent |
| Guy Fieri | Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives |
| Alan Cumming | The Traitors |
| Phil Keoghan | The Amazing Race |
| Nick Cannon | America’s Got Talent and The Masked Singer |
| Nev Schulman | Catfish: The TV Show |
| Kamie Crawford | Catfish: The TV Show |
| Cat Deeley | So You Think You Can Dance |
| Tom Bergeron | Dancing With the Stars |
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In February 2024, one person on the r/TheTraitors subreddit expressed their opinion that the American version of the show is bad. As a part of that fan's complaint, they stated their opinion that Alan is "ridiculous" and claimed he speaks on the show, "like Shrek if he watched hamlet."
Of course, that is evidence that at least one The Traitors US viewer isn't a fan of Alan's. As a result, it may seem strange to bring that post up in an article about how Alan has a legion of new fans because of The Traitors. However, the reason the post proves that The Traitors has earned Alan new fans is how vehemently the commenters argued that Alan is great.
The most upvoted response to the post that complained about Alan kept things simple. The response defended Alan and expressed outrage that anyone would complain about him.
"Whoa whoa whoa. No one comes for Cumming. He is a treasure"
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Funnily enough, the next most-upvoted post started the exact same way as the most popular response. The post then stated that Alan is the best part of The Traitors US.
"Whoa whoa whoa. Alan Cumming is by far the best part of the show."
On top of fans expressing their love for Alan Cumming on Reddit, a similar sentiment exists on X/Twitter. For example, fans on X/Twitter have argued that Alan should be the one hosting The Traitors reunions instead of Andy Cohen.
Another thread on the same subreddit that was posted during the same month made the opposite argument. That post's original poster stated that on top of believing Alan is a great host, they couldn't imagine the show without him.
"Alan Cumming is absolutely brilliant as the host of the show! I could not imagine any other host better than him! I adore him!"
Unlike the post that complained about how Alan hosts The Traitors US, the one that praised him was met with a great deal of agreement.
The Traitors Has Quickly Turned Alan Cumming Into A Full-Fledged Fashion Icon
Since he began hosting The Traitors, Alan Cumming has gotten a lot of attention for how he speaks on the show. More than that, the many incredible outfits that Alan wears on the show have become a huge topic of conversation.
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Because of how glorious many of Alan's outfits on The Traitors are, there are seemingly endless articles about his fashion choices. For example, The AV Club published an article ranking Alan's The Traitors outfits in March 2024.
In February 2024, People interviewed Alan about the reactions he gets because of how he looks while hosting The Traitors. During that interview, Alan reflected on the pressures that come along with becoming a fashion icon.
“It's great being a fashion icon, but it's also a bit of pressure. Where do I go from here? Will I just be drenched in tartan capes for the rest of my life?”
Thanks to the increased exposure he has received from The Traitors, it seems likely that virtually everyone who cares about fashion has been paying attention to Alan. That has certainly resulted in Alan garnering a new group of fans.
The Traitors (US)
- Release Date
- January 12, 2023
- Showrunner
- Stephen Lambert
- Writers
- Lee Grant, Christine Rose
Cast
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Alan Cumming
The Traitors is a suspenseful reality competition series that blends strategy, deception, and psychological gameplay. Featuring a mix of celebrity and civilian contestants, the show places its participants in a secluded, castle-like setting where they must work together to complete physical and mental challenges in order to add money to a collective prize pot. However, hidden among the group are several “traitors” whose secret mission is to sabotage the team and eliminate—or “murder”—fellow players each night without being caught. The rest of the group, known as the “faithful,” must work to identify the traitors among them before they themselves are picked off. This constant battle between trust and suspicion creates an intense social game full of twists, alliances, and betrayals.
Based on the original Dutch series De Verraders, the U.S. version of The Traitors is hosted by Scottish actor Alan Cumming, whose theatrical flair and charismatic presence add a dramatic edge to the already tense atmosphere. Cumming’s hosting style strikes a perfect balance between cheeky and chilling, setting the tone for a game where nothing is ever quite as it seems. Each episode builds suspense as players strategize, form alliances, and attend the dramatic banishment ceremonies where accusations fly and emotions run high. As traitors secretly coordinate to avoid detection, the faithful must rely on their instincts, social perception, and sometimes sheer luck to survive. Combining reality TV drama with psychological intrigue, The Traitors offers a gripping and unpredictable viewing experience.
- Creator(s)
- Stephen Lambert, Marc Pos
- Where To Watch
- Peacock
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