After a long year, The Traitors season 4 is finally back with a new installment of scheming, backstabbing, and epic Alan Cumming outfits. Since it rose to pop-cultural dominance in early 2024, Peacock's take on the Mafia-style competition has become must-watch viewing for reality TV fans. Where else can you see over 20 of your favorite reality stars from across networks and franchises gather in a Scottish castle to compete in a massive mind game for up to $250,000?
Four years in, The Traitors US has found the formula for a buzz-worthy celebrity cast. Season 4's roster includes legendary Gamers from Survivor and Big Brother; several long-running Real Housewives; some dating-show heartthrobs; and literal Olympians. Based on the three-episode January 8 premiere, viewers are set for a season of shifting alliances and explosive drama. Below, read on for everything to know about the cast of The Traitors season 4.
Candiace Dillard-Bassett
Previously seen on: The Real Housewives of the Potomac seasons 3-8; The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip season 3
Best known for: Being a multi-hyphenate (pageant queen, singer, entrepreneur, former White House staffer, etc.) with a penchant for stirring up drama.
Previous connections: She and Porscha Williams have feuded on and off.
Instagram: @therealcandiace
Caroline Stanbury
Previously seen on: Ladies of London seasons 1-3; The Real Housewives of Dubai seasons 1 and 2
Best known for: Bringing a bit of English high society to Bravo.
Previous connections: N/A
Instagram: @carolinestanbury
Colton Underwood
Previously seen on: The Bachelorette season 14; Bachelor in Paradise season 5; The Bachelor season 23; Are You My First?; and more
Best known for: Being the first Bachelor franchise lead to come out as gay.
Previous connections: N/A
Instagram: @coltonunderwood
Donna Kelce
Previously seen on: Two Hallmark holiday movies (Christmas on Call and Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story)
Best known for: She's mama to Travis and Jason Kelce (and future mother-in-law to Taylor Swift).
Previous connections: N/A
Instagram: @donnakelce
Dorinda Medley
Previously seen on: The Real Housewives of New York City, seasons 7-12; The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip seasons 2 and 4
Best known for: Being a legendary meme-generating Housewife, and getting "murdered" in the first episode of The Traitors season 3.
Previous connections: N/A
Instagram: @dorindamedley
Eric Nam
Previously seen on: The 2024 indie thriller Transplant; the K-pop talk show After School Club; and more
Best known for: His long-running singing and entertainment career in South Korea, including founding the digital media company DIVE Studios.
Previous connections: N/A
Instagram: @ericnam
Ian Terry
Previously seen on: Big Brother seasons 14 and 22
Best known for: Defeating Traitors alums Britney Haynes and Dan Gheesling to win Big Brother.
Previous connections: N/A
Instagram: @ianpterry14
Johnny Weir
Previously seen on: The 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics; Zoolander 2; Spinning Out; Dancing With the Stars; and more
Best known for: His trailblazing career as an openly-gay figure-skating icon.
Previous connections: He and Tara Lipinski have served as NBC's figure-skating commentators since 2014.
Instagram: @johnnygweir
Kristen Kish
Previously seen on: Top Chef seasons 10, 21, and 22; Fast Foodies; Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend; Top Chef: Destination Canada, and more
Best known for: Winning Top Chef in 2012, and returning as host over a decade later.
Previous connections: She appeared on Ron Funches's podcast.
Instagram: @kristenlkish
Lisa Rinna
Previously seen on: Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place, Dancing With the Stars, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills seasons 4-12, and more
Best known for: Her evolution from goofy fan-favorite to chaotic villain over eight seasons of RHOBH.
Previous connections: N/A
Instagram: @lisarinna
Mark Ballas
Previously seen on: Dancing With the Stars seasons 5-22, 25, 31, and 34.
Best known for: Winning DWTS three times, alongside Kristi Yamaguchi, Shawn Johnson, and Charli D'Amelio
Previous connections: N/A
Instagram: @markballas
Maura Higgins
Previously seen on: Love Island UK season 5; Love Island USA: Aftersun; I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! season 24
Best known for: Being a standout on the best season of Love Island UK, and later becoming a go-to host for the franchise
Previous connections: Interviewed Rob Rausch on Love Island USA: Aftersun.
Instagram: @maurahiggins
Michael Rapaport
Previously seen on: True Romance, Higher Learning, Next Friday, Hitch, Atypical, Only Murders in the Building season 2, Fallout, and more
Best known for: His decades-long acting career (and his controversial political views).
Previous connections: N/A
Instagram: @michaelrapaport
Monét X Change
Previously seen on: RuPaul's Drag Race season 10; RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars seasons 4 and 7; Lovecraft Country; Survival of the Thickest; and more.
Best known for: Becoming the first queen of color inducted into the Drag Race Hall of Fame (and hosting a podcast with Traitors alum Bob The Drag Queen).
Previous connections: N/A
Instagram: @monetxchange
Natalie Anderson
Previously seen on: The Amazing Race seasons 21 and 24; Survivor seasons 29 and 40; The Challenge season 36
Best known for: Winning Survivor: San Juan del Sur and being runner-up in Survivor: Winners at War
Previous connections: N/A
Instagram: @natalieeand
Porsha Williams
Previously seen on: The Real Housewives of Atlanta seasons 5-13 and 16; Porsha's Family Matters; The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip season 3; and more
Best known for: Over a decade of Porscha-isms across nine RHOA seasons.
Previous connections: She and Candiace Dillard Basset have feuded on and off.
Instagram: @porsha4real
Rob Cesternino
Previously seen on: Survivor seasons 6 and 8
Best known for: Known as the "smartest player to never win" Survivor.
Previous connections: N/A
Instagram: @robcesternino
Rob Rausch
Previously seen on: Love Island USA seasons 5 and 6
Best known for: Being a fan-favorite on the biggest reality show of 2024.
Previous connections: He met Maura Higgins on Love Island USA: Aftersun.
Instagram: @robert_rausch
Ron Funches
Previously seen on: Loot, 80 for Brady, A.P. Bio, Black-ish, New Girl, and countless voice-acting roles (including Inside Out 2)
Best known for: Being a triple-threat stand-up comic, writer, and actor.
Previous connections: Previously hosted Kristen Kish on his podcast.
Instagram: @ronfunch
Stephen Colletti
Previously seen on: Laguna Beach, The Hills, One Tree Hill, Everyone Is Doing Great, and more
Best known for: Going from reality TV heartthrob to teen drama star.
Previous connections: N/A
Instagram: @stephencolletti
Tara Lipinski
Previously seen on: The 1998 Winter Olympics
Best known for: Being the youngest Olympic gold medalist in figure skating history, from 1998 to 2019.
Previous connections: She and Johnny Weir have served as NBC's figure-skating commentators since 2014.
Instagram: @taralipinski
Tiffany Mitchell
Previously seen on: Big Brother season 23; Big Brother: Reindeer Games; The Challenge: USA seasons 1 and 2
Best known for: Leading the legendary Cookout alliance and winning America's Favorite Houseguest.
Previous connections: N/A
Instagram: @absolutelygorgeous100
Yamil “Yam Yam” Arocho
Previously seen on: Survivor sesaon 44
Best known for: Defeated Traitors alum Carolyn Wiger to win Survivor 44
Previous connections: N/A
Instagram: @yamilpr
