Overview
- The new series premieres Thursday 1 January 2026 at 8pm on BBC One, with episodes also on BBC iPlayer.
- The BBC lists a 12-episode run, with most instalments at 8pm and a published rollout that begins with three consecutive nights before settling into midweek slots.
- A Christmas teaser features a crimson Traitors cloak instead of the usual green, prompting fan theories about a possible twist that remains unconfirmed.
- Claudia Winkleman returns to Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands as 22 contestants play Traitors vs Faithfuls for up to £120,000.
- Daily Star cites a psychic predicting a faith-related element and heightened conflict; these claims are unverified and not confirmed by the BBC.