Claudia Winkleman is instructed by BBC bosses to never interfere during filming of The Traitors, ensuring authentic gameplay for viewers.
London: So, here’s the scoop! Claudia Winkleman, the charming host of The Traitors, has been given a pretty strict rule by the BBC. They’ve told her to never interfere with the contestants while they’re filming. This is all ahead of the show’s third season, which kicks off on New Year’s Day.
This new season is set to bring a fresh batch of contestants who will dive into a game filled with strategy, suspicion, and a bit of backstabbing, all for a chance to win a whopping £120,000. Sounds intense, right?
Last season was a nail-biter, especially when Harry Clark, the so-called “traitor,” managed to outsmart everyone and snagged £95,000 in the finale. People were glued to their screens!
Claudia has really won over fans with her quick wit and that intense silence she brings during the round tables. It’s like she knows just when to let the tension build.
But here’s the kicker: Sarah Fay, the executive producer, made it clear that Claudia has to stick to her role and not get involved in the gameplay. She’s been briefed so well that she might even be a bit scared to look at the contestants while they’re plotting.
Sarah explained that they want to keep the game authentic. They set the stage and let the players do their thing. Sometimes, that leads to the best moments on TV, where you really feel the emotions of the contestants.
The Traitors is based on a Dutch show called De Verraders, where Claudia picks a few players to be the “traitors,” while the rest are clueless about who they are. The faithfuls have to figure out who to vote out to keep the prize money for themselves.
In the last season, Harry, who looks like a baby-faced assassin, managed to trick his older competitors and even betrayed his closest ally. It was wild!
One contestant even gushed about Claudia, saying she’s incredibly powerful and knows how to switch from being funny to serious in an instant. It’s like she creates this perfect atmosphere for the game.
The UK version of The Traitors has racked up some awards, including a BAFTA for best reality show in 2023. Pretty impressive!
Mark your calendars! The first two episodes of the new season will air at 8 PM on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on New Year’s Day, with more episodes following later in the week. Can’t wait to see what happens!
