The Traitors Season 5: What to Know
Announcement
Alan Cumming recently revealed a star-studded cast for the upcoming season of The Traitors, including notable names like Dominic Monaghan and Kristin Chenoweth, alongside reality competition winners such as Jag Bains, Taylor Hale, and Michele Fitzgerald.
Show Format
Contestants, labeled as either “Faithful” or “Traitors,” compete to accrue a prize fund of up to $250,000 through team missions. The Traitors aim to eliminate Faithfuls one by one and keep the money for themselves. Cumming will continue his role as host, overseeing the drama filmed in the Scottish Highlands.
Premiere Date
While Peacock states Season 5 is “coming in 2027,” the specific date is not confirmed. Historically, the show premieres in January, leading to speculation that the premiere might be on January 7 or January 14.
Season 5 Cast
The season features 23 new contestants, including:
- Bianca Del Rio (RuPaul’s Drag Race)
- Boman Martinez-Reid (content creator)
- Bronwyn Newport (The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City)
- Chloe Kim (Olympic snowboarder)
- Craig Conover (Southern Charm)
- Cynthia Bailey (The Real Housewives of Atlanta)
- 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)
- Kristin Chenoweth (actress / singer)
- Michele Fitzgerald (Survivor / The Challenge)
- Rachel Robinson (The Challenge)
- Rashad Jennings (NFL star)
- Taylor Hale (Big Brother / The Amazing Race)
- Whitney Leavitt (The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives)
The Host
Alan Cumming, a six-time Emmy winner, returns to host and guide contestants through challenges as the “castle daddy.” He also hosts another spin-off titled The Traitors: New Blood.
The Filming Location
Filming takes place at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands. Notably, contestants do not sleep in the castle but are shuttled to hotels each night.
Previous Winners
The Traitors have won in two seasons (Cirie Fields in Season 1 and Rob Rausch in Season 4), while Faithfuls triumphed in Seasons 2 and 3.
For more updates on Season 5, stay tuned!
