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Civilians Take Over 'The Traitors' Castle!
18 Sep
Summary
- The new season features only civilian players, not celebrities.
- Host Alan Cumming selected two initial Traitors from 22 contestants.
- The Traitors chose two accomplices and orchestrated the first murder.
The acclaimed franchise 'The Traitors' has launched a new season, 'The Traitors: New Blood,' on NBC and Peacock, exclusively featuring civilian contestants. The show's creative team aimed for a sense of familiarity to encourage immediate, intense gameplay from the 22 participants who entered the Scottish castle.
Host Alan Cumming immediately initiated the game by selecting Tomica Adams and Joe Vanella as the season's first Traitors. During a private discussion, Cumming revealed that a third Traitor would join them, requiring the initial pair to choose an additional player to fill that role. The Traitors were also tasked with selecting two accomplices and carrying out their first 'murder' within the game, eliminating a contestant.
Executive producer Sam Rees-Jones commented that the players' comfort with the game's premise allowed them to play aggressively from the outset. This civilian-focused season promises more intrigue and a higher stakes for the cash prize as the game unfolds.
