BBC has announced a new series of The Traitors will drop tomorrow (January 13). The broadcaster confirmed on Thursday that it has acquired the rights to the American version of the hit show which caused a storm in the UK over the festive period.
The US version will follow the same format as its British counterpart and is filmed at the same location in Scotland. The Traitors proved a huge hit for the BBC over Christmas, and has been streamed more than 28m times on BBC iPlayer, according to the BBC.
In The Traitors US, twenty contestants play the ultimate murder mystery game of deception and suspicion. At an ancient castle in Scotland, they will work together on exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000.
But hidden amongst the Faithful contestants are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves, all the while remaining undetected. Under the cover of darkness, the Traitors will murder the Faithful one by one, and alongside this treacherous spree the players must try to uncover the Traitors and banish them from the game in a bid to take home the cash prize.
Scottish actor Alan Cumming will take on hosting duties for the series, following Claudia Winkleman’s turn as the UK version’s presenter. The award-winning screen and stage star is known for starring in the 2003 X-Men sequel, the Spy Kids trilogy, and for roles in countless stage productions in London’s West End and Broadway.
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Announcing the show’s release, BBC’s Director of iPlayer and Channels, Dan McGolpin, said: “Following the huge success of The Traitors, we’re delighted to give BBC viewers the chance to watch the brand-new US series within hours of its release in America. Hosted by Alan Cumming and filmed at the same location as the UK series, it’s a new year treat for those seeking out more treachery.”
All episodes of The Traitors US will drop on BBC iPlayer on Friday, 13 January, with double-bills airing on BBC One on Wednesday nights at 10.40pm from January 25. The Traitors US will also air on BBC Three from Tuesday, January 24.
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