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New Traitor Revealed on 'The Traitors' Premiere!

1/3/2026

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  • The Traitors premiered on January 1, 2026, revealing a secret fourth traitor.
  • That traitor wears a red cloak and can influence eliminations.
  • Host Claudia Winkleman said the change aims to boost viewer engagement.
  • The series features 22 players, including a retired police detective and a crime novelist.
  • It follows a celebrity version that attracted over 15 million viewers.