The Traitors reveals series 2 contestants
It's almost time for the new season of the nail-biting reality series The Traitors, with 22 new players heading to the Scottish Highlands for the ultimate game of backstabbing and deception.
Premiering tomorrow (January 3), the series will see the group split into Traitors and Faithfuls – with the Faithfuls working to detect the Traitors amongst their ranks, banish them and secure a chance at winning the prize money, while the Traitors work to murder the Faithfuls and steal the cash.
With £120,000 up for grabs, let's meet the new contestants hoping to avoid murder/detection and make it to the end...
Andrew
First up is Andrew, a 45-year-old insurance broker from Talbot Green.
After suffering a serious accident 23 years ago which saw him pronounced dead, Andrew felt inspired to sign up for the series as he wants to "step out" of his comfort zone and encourage others to take opportunities in life.
"I'd like to inspire thousands of people out there who've maybe had a traumatic experience or suffered with their mental health," he said. "I want to inspire people and give them hope."
Anthony
Anthony, 45, is a chess coach from Birmingham.
He is hoping his chess skills will help him go far in the competition, and said that The Traitors is essentially a "live game of chess," and he's willing to go "all the way" as a Traitor.
Ash
Ash, 45, is an event co-ordinator from London.
A huge fan of season one, Ash reckons her best bet to make it to the final will be as a Traitor. "The best chance I have to win this game is to be a Traitor," she said. "It's a game and I'm playing to win."
Aubrey
Aubrey, 67, is a retired shop owner from Loughborough.
Aubrey said his game plan is to "befriend everyone" in order to stay in the game, adding that he believes getting on with the other contestants will be crucial at the Round Table.
Brian
Brian, 33, is a photographer from Glasgow.
Hoping to finally test himself after watching competition shows and thinking, "I could do that," Brian is hoping to bring light-heartedness to any "crazy" situations while also taking notes on his fellow contestants' strategies.
"At night I'll be a crazy man scribbling but during the day I'll just take everything as it comes," he said.
Charlie
Charlie, 34, is a mental health area manager from Bristol.
Admitting that she would "struggle" to be a Traitor, Charlie applied for the series after binge-watching season one "back-to-back-to-back."
Charlotte
Charlotte, 32, is a recruitment manager from Warwickshire.
Ideally, Charlotte would like to be a Traitor but if not, she'd like to catch one out. A seasoned poker player, she is planning to allow herself to be "underestimated" as she believes underestimated contestants always do best.
"We all love an underdog, don't we?" she added.
Diane
Diane, 63, is a retired teacher from Lancashire.
After being told by her children that she could never "do something like this," Diane plucked up the courage to apply after watching just one and a half episodes.
She has since caught up on the series and plans to use her skills as a teacher for a pupil referral unit to make it to the end.
Evie
Evie, 29, is a veterinary nurse from Inverness.
As the final task on her "30 before 30" list, Evie signed up for The Traitors after having an "existential crisis" about her upcoming birthday, adding that she'd use the prize money to take care of rescued animals.
Harry
Originating from Slough, Harry is a 22-year-old British Army engineer.
An admirer of season one contestant Wilfred, Harry would be "110%" happy as a Traitor, saying he would buy his fellow contestants "a couple of drinks" should he win the series.
Jasmine
Jasmine, 26, is a sales executive from London.
Calling herself a "professional truth embezzler", Jasmine believes her sales skills are suited to going far on the series. "I'm very personable, and people tend to want to befriend me a lot, which is how you get people on side," she said.
"It's a game of making allies, isn't it?"
Jaz
Manchester-based Jaz is a 30-year-old national account manager.
Planning to bring "pure energy" to the series, Jaz doesn't intend to lean heavily on a game plan, saying that nothing (apart from his marriage and wedding day) has meant more to him than being a contestant on the show.
Jonny
Ex-military man Jonny is 31 and from Bedfordshire.
After originally watching the Dutch version of the show, Jonny said the series surpassed his expectations. Not one for game plans, Jonny intends to "make it up as I go along" and noted the importance of being authentic in order to win over his contestants.
Kyra
Kyra, 21, is an apprentice economist from Kent.
Motivated by the hope of helping her sister with wedding expenses, Kyra believes her active lifestyle and experience playing video game Among Us will help her tackle the challenges of The Traitors.
Meg
Meg, 22, is an illustrator from Herefordshire.
Preferring to be a Faithful instead of a Traitor, Meg is planning to just "wing it" once she gets there, saying that "nothing can prepare you for what they're going to throw at you."
Miles
Miles is a 36-year-old veterinary nurse currently residing in Birmingham.
He believes he'll bring plenty of "humour" to the competition as he always aims to "respectfully" see the funny side of things.
"Humour's probably the first thing that I bring forward because that's my norm," he said. "I'm happy to laugh at myself...and others."
Mollie
Mollie, 21, is a disability model from Bristol.
Admiring both the teamwork and "sneakiness" from season one, Mollie is looking forward to taking part in the missions as well as aiming to make as many friends as possible. "The more friends you have in there, the better," she said.
Paul
Paul, 36, is a business manager from Manchester.
A fan of riddles, board games and doing escape rooms, Paul believes he will shine in the missions, hoping that winning the team plenty of money will keep him on the show longer.
He would also love to be a Traitor, saying: "To participate in the show fully is to be a Traitor."
Ross
Ross, 28, is from Lancashire and works as a video director.
Not afraid of throwing other contestants under the bus "if needs be," Ross plans to befriend his fellow contestants but is cautious of being "too nice" as a Faithful he believes the other contestants will see him as a threat.
"You have to almost play the silent game," he added.
Sonja
Sonja, 66, is a volunteer business mentor from Lancashire.
An avid knitter, Sonja hopes to combine her passion for knitting with thinking in order to make it to the final. A former international vice president for a big global company, she is also comfortable in high-stakes environments.
Sonja also cared for her late son Dan, who was diagnosed with autism and was non-verbal, learning how to read body language and cues. She said that advocating for better care for people who can't "speak up for themselves" is a huge motivation for her to take part.
Tracey
Tracey, 58, is a sonographer and clairvoyant from Inverness.
A former member of the Air Force, Tracey is excited to take part in the missions as they combine her former career with her interest in doing crosswords, playing board games and doing treasure trails.
Calling herself a "strong extrovert" Tracey believes she is good at lying as she can get away with it due to her "happy-go-lucky personality."
Zack
Zack, 27, is a parliamentary affairs advisor from London.
Calling himself a "loud mouth" Zack believes he is better suited to being a Faithful as he would struggle to keep secrets as a Traitor.
Adding that he applied for the show to see if he's as "as smart as I think I am," Zack hopes to use his experience working in Parliament to get information out of his fellow contestants.
The Traitors season 1 and the US version are available to stream on BBC iPlayer now. Season 2 of the UK version will air on January 3, 2024.
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