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The Traitors Season 4: Host Alan Cumming Returns Amidst Multi-Season Renewal
Season four of The Traitors is already stirring excitement, and it's no wonder why! This Emmy Award-winning reality show has become a cultural phenomenon since its release in 2023. With its mix of strategic deception and jaw-dropping moments, it captured the attention of reality TV fans nationwide, making it one of the most-watched competition shows of 2025.
As season three concluded with its usual blend of betrayal and intense drama, fans are now eagerly looking ahead to what's next. The season wrapped up with a dramatic twist, but it’s the renewal news that’s truly exciting. On August 14, 2024, Peacock confirmed the show’s return for seasons four & five, ensuring the Traitors franchise continues to thrive.
What can we expect from season four? While details are still under wraps, the game is sure to shake things up once again, introducing new twists and strategies. Will the stakes be higher? Will the cast bring fresh rivalries and alliances? Keep reading to discover everything we know so far—and be sure to check back for updates as new details emerge!
Release date & Where to Watch
The Traitors season four hasn't announced a premiere date yet, but based on past seasons, it will likely debut in early 2026. The show has historically premiered in January, making it possible that season four will follow the same schedule.
Filming is expected to take place in the summer of 2025, as it has in the previous seasons. Until then, fans can catch up on seasons one to three, which are available to stream exclusively on Peacock.
What is the format of The Traitors Season 4?
Peacock’s Emmy-winning competition series The Traitors brings together reality TV stars for the ultimate game of deception and survival. Set in a historic Scottish castle, players are secretly assigned roles as either Faithfuls or Traitors. While the Faithfuls work to uncover the hidden traitors, the Traitors secretly "murder" a contestant each week to eliminate them from the game.
To build the prize pot, contestants must complete high-stakes challenges while navigating strategic betrayals and alliances. Each week ends with a dramatic roundtable where players vote to banish someone they suspect of being a Traitor. If the Faithfuls eliminate all Traitors, they split the winnings, but if even one Traitor remains, they claim the entire jackpot for themselves.
Who will host The Traitors Season 4?
Alan Cumming will return as the host for season four of The Traitors, as confirmed by Variety. As both a producer and host, his departure from the franchise seems unlikely anytime soon.
Cumming plays a crucial role in the game, selecting the Traitors and Faithfuls at the first roundtable. “It’s incredibly stressful, and I feel I could sort of screw up the entire show in one fell swoop if I got it wrong,” he told TODAY ahead of the season three premiere.
Who is in the cast of The Traitors Season 4?
With season four still months away, the cast has yet to be announced. If the show follows its usual pattern, the lineup will be revealed during filming later this year to prevent leaks.
Is There a Trailer for The Traitors Season 4?
No, since season four hasn’t been filmed yet, there’s no trailer. It’s likely we won’t see one until late 2025.
Has The Traitors been renewed for Season 5?
Yes! In August 2024, The Traitors was renewed for two more seasons, ensuring a season five, with Alan Cumming returning as host. (via Deadline)
Who won The Traitors Season 3?
For the first time in The Traitors history, season three ended with four winners: Dylan Efron, Dolores Catania, Gabby Windey, and Lord Ivar Mountbatten. After weeks of deception and betrayal, the four Faithfuls chose to trust each other and ended the game in the first round of the Fire of Truth, splitting the $204,300 prize.
The finale saw original Traitor Danielle Reyes banished, leaving newly recruited Traitor Britney Haynes as the last one standing. In the end, the Faithfuls voted her out, securing their historic win. "Good triumphs evil every time!" Mountbatten declared after their victory.
Season three featured contestants from Big Brother, Survivor, and The Bachelorette, with shocking betrayals among the Traitors. The final five included Reyes, Haynes, Windey, Efron, Catania, and Mountbatten—until the Faithfuls took control and claimed their victory.
Has The Traitors won any Awards?
Yes! The Traitors has won three Emmy Awards. It earned Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program at the 2023 Emmys (awarded in 2024), while Alan Cumming won Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program, and the show took home Outstanding Reality Competition Program at the 2024 Emmys.
Behind the Scenes
The Traitors is produced by Studio Lambert, with Stephen Lambert, Mike Cotton, Sam Rees-Jones, Rosie Franks, Jack Burgess, and Tim Harcourt serving as executive producers.
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