January 15th 2025.
Claudia Winkleman has certainly made a name for herself as the reigning queen of TV over at the BBC. Her presence and talent have not gone unnoticed, as it seems a ratings war is brewing between two of the network's biggest shows, and Claudia finds herself caught in the middle of it all.
The Traitors, a thrilling murder mystery competition, has been a hit with viewers this season. Fans have been glued to their screens, eagerly awaiting the reveal of who the traitors among the faithfuls are. With all the drama and suspense leading up to the grand finale later this month, it's no surprise that this show has captured the attention of the masses.
Meanwhile, Strictly Come Dancing has always been a beloved staple of the BBC, and this year was no different. Comedian Chris McCausland and his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell were crowned the 2024 champions, entertaining millions across the UK. However, it has recently been revealed that The Traitors has actually surpassed Strictly in terms of viewership for its launch episodes. A whopping 9 million people tuned in on New Year's Day, making it the most-watched episode in the series' history.
But the numbers don't stop there. According to Barb, a company that analyzes ratings, the first episode of The Traitors' new season had an average audience of 9.2 million viewers. And if you're a die-hard fan of the show, you can even join the exclusive The Traitors community on WhatsApp for live episode coverage, behind-the-scenes gossip, and a place to recover from all the cliffhangers.
On the other hand, the launch of Strictly Come Dancing's 2024 season was watched by an average of 6.4 million people, with a peak of 6.6 million. And that's not even counting those who watched on-demand, which brought the total number of viewers to 9.1 million, according to The Sun. While still an impressive number, it was no match for The Traitors' popularity.
It's ironic that Claudia, who plays a major role on both shows as a co-presenter on Strictly and the host of The Traitors, is now stuck in the middle of a ratings war between the two. But it's clear that viewers absolutely love her brutally brilliant presenting style on The Traitors.
In a recent interview with Grazia, Claudia expressed her surprise at the success of the murder mystery competition. She credits the show's addictive dynamics and extraordinary psychology for its popularity. And with a UK celebrity version on the horizon, fans are eagerly anticipating what's to come.
But for now, all eyes are on The Traitors as it returns tonight at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. And for those who can't get enough of Claudia and her hosting skills, Strictly Come Dancing is also available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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