Overview
- The new series premiered on 1 January on BBC One and iPlayer with 22 contestants returning to Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
- Host Claudia Winkleman selected Rachel, Stephen and Hugo as Traitors while revealing an additional Secret Traitor whose identity is concealed from both the trio and viewers.
- Episode one’s mission banked £10,000 for the prize pot and produced a pool of 10 potential targets, which the Secret Traitor narrowed to three nominees.
- This season’s cast features a bestselling crime writer, a retired police detective and a psychologist among a diverse lineup from across the UK.
- Early reaction highlights both enthusiasm and skepticism about the new mechanic, and outlets differ on the top prize figure, with most citing up to £120,000 and some reporting £100,000.