First look at BBC The Traitors new series as return date confirmed and it's sooner than you think
06.12.2023 - 12:09
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
It was the show that got everyone talking when it first launched last year and now the BBC have given the first look at series two of The Traitors.
The show is set to hit our screens in the new year with Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman back once again to front the show.
It sees 22 competitors battle it out for a £100,000 prize if they can suss out who has the Traitors title within the group.
The show is set in the Highlands at Scotland's Ardross Castle and was the BBC's biggest new series for young audiences last year. Host Claudia selects three contestants to become traitors and they must try their best to keep their new title a secret from the 'faithfuls'.
The ceremony is kept secret from the rest of the team, keeping them guessing as to whom they can trust.
The Traitors then meet secretly every night to work out who to 'murder'. Filming for series two started back in August and show bosses revealed that it will be a "different game" this time, writes The Mirror.
And fans don't have to wait much longer to get their Traitors fix as the show will return to screens on Wednesday 3rd January 9pm on BBC One, and episodes 2 and 3 will be available on iPlayer immediately after.
The show will then air on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. Claudia is back as host and in the new first look picture, she is surrounded by two hooded figures.
Fans have already expressed their excitement for its return. Taking to X - formerly Twitter - one said: "There's no better way to start the new year!" Another added: "Can't wait." Someone else wrote: "What a great start to the year. Can’t wait." A fourth commented: "I’m so ready!"
The show's executive producer Toni Ireland spoke at the Screen Summit in May, saying: "The