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The Traitors Series Four Premieres Tonight With 22 New Contestants

Claudia Winkleman returns to front the mystery game with a fresh twist teased for this run.

Overview

  • The new series launches at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer on January 1, 2026.
  • Twenty-two civilians will compete for a prize pot of up to £120,000 under the Faithfuls-versus-Traitors format of covert "murders" and roundtable banishments.
  • The cast features retired detective Amanda, crime writer and former barrister Harriet Tyce, and psychologist Ellie, alongside entrants from across the UK.
  • Filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, the civilian run follows the recent celebrity edition won by Alan Carr.
  • Contestants trailed their tactics ahead of broadcast, with Adam and Jack outlining detailed game plans and Faraaz saying he would "throw people under the bus" if required.