25 new players join the competition in The Traitors series 3, aiming for a £120,000 prize.
London: Claudia Winkleman is feeling the pressure as The Traitors kicks off its third series. She’s worried about how fans will react after the first two seasons were such big hits.
Claudia shared that the success of the show took everyone by surprise. She loves being part of it but is nervous about disappointing the fans who are super vocal about their opinions.
This year’s contestants are just as entertaining as before. Remember Harry Clark from last season? Claudia thinks the new players are just as good, even if they’re not better.
She even got emotional during filming, saying one banishment hit her hard. At a recent screening, she admitted she’s been on edge, worrying about what viewers will think.
Executive producer Mike Cotton mentioned that this series is the most ambitious yet, with fresh twists and bigger challenges. Contestants will gather at a castle in the Scottish Highlands, hoping to win that £120,000 prize.
Among the players, there are Faithfuls and Traitors, with the latter secretly trying to eliminate others. Claudia joked about her role, saying she just shows up and tries to look good.
So, who are these new contestants? There’s Joe, a 37-year-old teacher from Southampton, who’s all about planning. Then there’s Kasim, a 33-year-old doctor from Cambridge, who thinks looking laid-back might work to his advantage.
Keith, a 65-year-old window cleaner from Bournemouth, is a black belt in Taekwondo, while Leanne, a 28-year-old military vet from Wales, plans to play it cool by pretending to be a nail technician.
Leon, a 40-year-old retail manager, feels people judge him by his looks, and Linda, a 70-year-old retired opera singer, aims to play the air-headed card. Lisa, a 62-year-old priest, is obsessed with murder mysteries.
Olivia, a 26-year-old beautician, is doing this for her baby boy, while Maia, a 25-year-old stay-at-home mom, admits she used to be a natural liar. Minah, a 29-year-old call center manager, prides herself on reading people well.
Nathan, a 39-year-old property consultant, is super competitive, and Tyler, a 29-year-old barber, prefers hanging out with older folks. Yin, a 34-year-old communication expert, has a PhD in persuasive communication.
Dan, a 33-year-old bank risk manager, doesn’t care much about fitting in, while Anna, a 28-year-old swimming teacher, applied on a whim. Francesca, a 44-year-old interior designer, has a surprising ruthless side.
Jack, a 24-year-old market trader, is used to acting, and Alexander, a 39-year-old former diplomat, thinks he has a good sense of trust. Fozia, a 50-year-old community manager, is in it to win it.
Elen, a 24-year-old translator, expects twists, and Jake, a 28-year-old project manager, admits he can be stubborn. Charlotte, a 32-year-old business director, has a terrible poker face, while Freddie, a 20-year-old politics student, is super competitive.
Alex, a 29-year-old care manager, feels underestimated, and Armani, a 27-year-old financial investigator, is confident in his skills. The Traitors airs tonight at 8 PM on BBC One.
