Here’s everything you need to know about Season 5 of The Traitors:
Announcement
Alan Cumming announced the return of The Traitors, revealing an impressive cast that features A-list celebrities and seasoned reality TV stars. Among the lineup are Dominic Monaghan and Kristin Chenoweth, alongside reality competition winners such as Jag Bains, Taylor Hale, and Michele Fitzgerald.
Show Format
Contestants are split into two groups: “Faithfuls,” who aim to build a prize fund of up to $250,000, and “Traitors,” who secretly work to eliminate Faithfuls and claim the money for themselves. The show will once again be hosted by Alan Cumming and filmed in the Scottish Highlands.
Premiere Date
Season 5 is set to premiere on Peacock in January 2027. While no exact date has been given, fans are speculating a release around January 7 or January 14, based on past seasons.
Cast
The Season 5 cast includes:
- Bianca Del Rio (RuPaul’s Drag Race)
- Boman Martinez-Reid (content creator)
- Bronwyn Newport (The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City)
- Casey Wilson (actress)
- Chloe Kim (Olympic snowboarder)
- Cody Simpson (singer)
- Craig Conover (Southern Charm)
- Cynthia Bailey (The Real Housewives of Atlanta)
- Dominic Monaghan (actor)
- Emira D’Spain (Next Gen NYC)
- Gizelle Bryant (The Real Housewives of Potomac)
- Iain Stirling (comedian / Love Island)
- Jag Bains (Big Brother / The Amazing Race)
- JaNa Craig (Love Island USA)
- Joey Graziadei (The Bachelor)
- Johnny Sibilly (actor)
- Kristin Chenoweth (actress / singer)
- Michele Fitzgerald (Survivor / The Challenge)
- Q Burdette (Survivor)
- Rachel Robinson (The Challenge)
- Rashad Jennings (NFL star)
- Taylor Hale (Big Brother / The Amazing Race)
- Whitney Leavitt (The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives)
Host
Alan Cumming returns as the host, cherished by fans for his charismatic presence and engaging hosting style. He has won multiple Emmys for his work on the show.
Location
The show is filmed in the stunning Scottish Highlands at Ardross Castle. Despite television portrayals, contestants stay in nearby hotels and commute to the castle.
Winners
To date, The Traitors has seen both Traitors and Faithfuls claiming victory, with highlighted winners including Cirie Fields, Rob Rausch, Chris “CT” Tamburello, and Trishelle Cannatella. Fans are eager to see who will join the ranks in Season 5.
For more updates, stay tuned!
