October 28th 2023.
The BBC recently dropped a huge teaser for the upcoming season of The Traitors during the Halloween special of Strictly Come Dancing. The 51-year-old host, Claudia Winkleman, was dressed in a signature oversized hooded cape with two mysterious figures standing behind her.
Claudia silently commanded the audience's attention by bringing her finger to her lips and saying "Shhhh." The words "The Traitors. Coming soon" flashed up on the screen and viewers were left eagerly anticipating the show's return.
But that wasn't the only hint of the upcoming series. A cloaked figure was also spotted lurking around Claudia and the dance floor during the course of the show. This trailer and the mysterious figure caused much excitement for the show's fans, of which there are many. The first series of The Traitors was a huge success, garnering an average of 5.4 million viewers and an incredible 34 million views on BBC iPlayer.
The show is based on the Dutch series De Verraders and follows 22 strangers who move into a castle in the Scottish Highlands. Over the course of the show, they compete in daily challenges to build up a cash fund. But there are three traitors amongst the faithful, and if they're not eliminated before the final, they'll steal all the money.
In the first series, Meryl Williams, Aaron Evans and Hannah Byczkowski managed to take home the £101,050 cash prize after banishing the ultimate traitor. The US version of the show, which recently launched with Alan Cumming taking on hosting duties, has already been renewed for a second outing.
A few eagle-eyed viewers took to social media to express their elation that a new series was on the way. One fan wrote "Used to be you knew it was coming up to Christmas when the Coca-Cola ad started playing, now it’s when you see this on BBC One."
Another wrote "A traitor in the Claudotorium was my highlight tonight, I can't wait for #thetraitors to be back #strictly."
The anticipation for the show’s return is palpable. The BBC hasn’t yet announced a release date, but with the trailer already out, it’s likely to be soon. Are you excited for the new series of The Traitors? Let us know in the comments!
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