Your favorite murder mystery TV show is coming back and will be bigger than ever. This month, it was announced that there would be a Season 4 of The Traitors, a cut-throat reality TV competition, returning to the silver screen.

Masterfully hosted by actor Alan Cumming, the show follows a small group of traitors who are trying to go undetected as they slowly pick off the faithfuls. Ahead of the new season, Alan has since teased what he believes is a game full of "utter carnage."

Alan Hinted At Bigger Drama Than Ever

This past week at an event for the Television Academy, host Alan Cumming teased how exciting the upcoming season would be, hinting at a single particularly shocking scene. Without giving away any specific spoilers, Alan assured fans that Season 4 might just be the most intense game yet.

As reported by E! News, Alan noted that there might be the franchise's "greatest moment" ever at the midpoint of the season:

About halfway through, there is a scene in it that is the greatest moment in Traitors history. Honestly, I just cannot wait for the world to see it. It's utter carnage and just utterly mad. It's just brilliant.

The Season 4 Cast Is Star-Studded

Alan went on to note that the players would need a certain level of "boldness" if they wanted to last through the entire game—particularly those who were chosen as Traitors. He detailed the quality they'd need to possess in order to be successful:

B**** of steel, first of all. Audacity, boldness and you have to really go for it. But at the same time, don't be too chaotic. So, measured boldness I would say.

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Among the reality TV stars who will be entering the castle this season is a most eclectic mix of famous faces. There are some members from the Real Housewives franchise, such as Lisa Rinna, Dorinda Medley, Candiace Dillard Bassett, and Porsha Williams, as well as famous athletes, including Olympic figure skaters Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski. Other celebrities also include actors, such as Michael Rapaport, and even music icons, like Eric Nam, a popular K-pop singer.

Confirmed cast members for The Traitors Season 4:

  • Candiace Dillard Bassett (Real Housewives of Potomac)
  • Caroline Stanbury (Real Housewives of Dubai)
  • Colton Underwood (The Bachelor)
  • Donna Kelce (Mother of Travis & Jason Kelce)
  • Dorinda Medley (Real Housewives of New York City)
  • Eric Nam (Singer and TV personality)
  • Ian Terry (Big Brother winner)
  • Johnny Weir (Olympic figure skater)
  • Kristen Kish (Top Chef host)
  • Rob Cesternino (Survivor)
  • Lisa Rinna (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills)
  • Mark Ballas (Dancing with the Stars)
  • Maura Higgins (Love Island UK)
  • Michael Rapaport (Actor and comedian)
  • Monét X Change (RuPaul’s Drag Race winner)
  • Natalie Anderson (Survivor)
  • Porsha Williams (Real Housewives of Atlanta)
  • Rob Rausch (Love Island USA)
  • Ron Funches (Comedian)
  • Stephen Colletti (Laguna Beach, One Tree Hill)
  • Tara Lipinski (Olympic figure skater)
  • Tiffany Mitchell (Big Brother)
  • Yamil “Yam Yam” Arocho (Survivor 44 winner)
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How The Traitors Just Made A Huge Casting Mistake. Alan Cumming,
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While Season 4 doesn't have an official air date confirmed yet, fans of the show will be happy to know that there's plenty more to come. On top of the Season 4 announcement, it was also announced that a Season 5 would also be filmed at the castle, meaning viewers have multiple upcoming seasons to look forward to.

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The Traitors (US)
TV-14
Mystery
Reality
Competition
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
Seasons
3
Where To Watch
Peacock