Who won The Traitors series 2?
The final took place on Friday 26th January!
Last updated 6th Mar 2024
Following the success of the first series of The Traitors last year, and the addition of The Traitors US soon after, the UK version was quickly recommissioned for a second series, and it kept us all entertained throughout January 2024.
With bosses confirming more series will air this year in the form of International versions we take a look back at the second series of The Traitors with host Claudia Winkleman, as the winner was revealed during the final on Friday 26th January.
Who won The Traitors series 2?
After being a Traitor since the very first episode, contestant Harry Clark won the second series during the nail-biting final on Friday 26th January, picking up a huge £95,150.
Viewers watched in disbelief as Mollie started to write Harry's name down for banishment, before switching to Jaz.
Speaking about his victory, British army engineer Harry told BBC Breakfast: "My legs are shaking. I just won £95,000. I underestimated this massively, you come here and there's 22 amazing people, and from the off I've been a traitor.
"I've had enough of being naughty and being bad, because that was next level. I didn't know I could lie that well and keep it up.
"The first couple of days I was struggling, because you're lying to people and building relationships out of a lie. It was just mad."
When was the final?
The final took place on Friday 26th January at 9pm, with bosses confirming it had been extended to a 70-minute episode.
Who was in the final?
Five contestants made it to the final, including Andrew, Evie, Harry, Jaz and Mollie.
Was there a second series of The Traitors?
There sure was!
The BBC Press Office shared the exciting news in February 2023, with a video of the show's host Claudia Winkleman saying: "Can you spot a liar? Can you betray those around you? How would you fare at the Round Table? What I'm asking is, would you like to play?"
Confirming the news in their tweet they said: '🏰 The Traitors series two is OFFICIALLY coming! Think you could be the next Maddy Marple? Or go totally undetected in a glorious hooded cloak with @ClaudiaWinkle?'.
Kalpna Patel-Knight who is the Head of Entertainment at the BBC, also said: "Last year’s ambitious and bingeable hit The Traitors with Claudia Winkleman is coming back with the brilliant team at Studio Lambert set to bring viewers another magnificent series full of drama and suspense. We can certainly expect even more deceit and psychological games for the Traitors and Faithfuls."
Bosses released the brand new trailer on Boxing Day, teasing the series two cast.
When did it start?
After bosses teased series two is 'coming soon' in November, on Tuesday 5th December they revealed series two would land on Wednesday 3rd January 2024.
Sharing a video on social media featuring host Claudia wearing the infamous cloak, the post read: 'It's coming...🤫 #TheTraitors #iPlayer'. (sic)
Speaking ahead of the series, Claudia revealed that there will be some changes in store. She said: "I think I'm allowed to say the armoury has gone and now there's a kitchen. That's it!"
What channel was it on?
Just like the first series, The Traitors aired on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
All episodes are available to binge now.
How long was it on for?
The length of series two was 12 episodes. See the full episode guide below.
Episode 1 - Wednesday 3rd January - 9pm ✔️
Episode 2 - Thursday 4th January - 9pm ✔️
Episode 3 - Friday 5th January - 9pm ✔️
Episode 4 - Wednesday 10th January - 9pm ✔️
Episode 5 - Thursday 11th January - 9pm ✔️
Episode 6 - Friday 12th January - 9pm ✔️
Episode 7 - Wednesday 17th January - 9pm ✔️
Episode 8 - Thursday 18th January - 9pm ✔️
Episode 9 - Friday 19th January - 9pm ✔️
Episode 10 - Wednesday 24th January - 9pm ✔️
Episode 11 - Thursday 25th January - 9pm ✔️
Episode 12 - Friday 26th January - 9pm ✔️
Who took part in The Traitors series 2?
22 contestants took part in series two, with all 22 getting announced on Tuesday 2nd January. See the full line-up below:
Harry
Age: 22
From: Slough
Occupation: British Army Engineer
Mollie
Age: 21
From: Bristol
Occupation: Model
Jaz
Age: 30
From: Manchester
Occupation: National Account Manager
Evie
Age: 29
From: Inverness
Occupation: Veterinary Nurse
Andrew
Age: 45
From: Talbot Green
Occupation: Insurance Broker
Jasmine - Banished
Age: 26
From: London
Occupation: Sales Executive
Ross - Banished
Age: 28
From: Lancashire
Occupation: Video Director
Charlotte - Banished
Age: 32
From: Warwickshire
Occupation: Recruitment Manager
Paul - Banished
Age: 36
From: Manchester
Occupation: Business Manager
Miles - Banished
Age: 36
From: Birmingham
Occupation: Veterinary Nurse
Anthony - Banished
Age: 45
From: Birmingham
Occupation: Chess Coach
Jonny - Banished
Age: 31
From: Bedfordshire
Occupation: Ex-military
Sonja - Banished
Age: 66
From: Lancashire
Occupation: Volunteer Business Mentor
Brian - Banished
Age: 33
From: Glasgow
Occupation: Photographer
Ash - Banished
Age: 45
From: London
Occupation: Event Co-Ordinator
Zack - Murdered
Age: 27
From: London
Occupation: Parliamentary Affairs
Charlie - Murdered
Age: 34
From: Bristol
Occupation: Mental Health Area Manager
Diane - Murdered
Age: 63
From: Lancashire
Occupation: Retired Teacher
Tracey - Murdered
Age: 58
From: Inverness
Occupation: Sonographer and Clairvoyant
Meg - Murdered
Age: 22
From: Herefordshire
Occupation: Illustrator
Kyra - Murdered
Age: 21
From: Kent
Occupation: Apprentice Economist
Aubrey - Murdered
Age: 67
From: Loughborough
Occupation: Retired Shop Owner
Who were The Traitors?
During episode one, host Claudia chose Harry, Ash and Paul as The Traitors. The trio were then asked to pick one other contestant to join them, with Miles joining them.
Andrew was a Traitor from episode eight, with Ross joining the group from episode nine.
Who was 'murdered' on The Traitors?
Aubrey was the first contestant to be murdered and therefore eliminated from the show.
Kyra was the second contestant to be murdered.
Meg was the third contestant to be murdered.
Tracey was the fourth contestant to be murdered.
Diane was the fifth contestant to be murdered.
Charlie was the sixth contestant to be murdered.
Zack was the seventh contestant to be murdered.
Who was 'banished' on The Traitors?
Sonja was the first contestant to be banished from the show.
Brian was the second contestant to be banished.
Ash was third contestant to be banished.
Jonny was the fourth contestant to be banished.
Anthony was the fifth contestant to be banished.
Miles was the sixth contestant to be banished.
Paul was the seventh contestant to be banished.
Charlotte was the eighth contestant to be banished.
Ross was the ninth contestant to be banished.
Jasmine was the 10th contestant to be banished.
Where was it filmed?
Series one and two of The Traitors was filmed at Ardross Castle in Scotland! The castle is 25 miles north of Inverness.
Who hosts The Traitors?
The lovely Claudia Winkleman hosts the popular reality show.
Speaking about the return of The Traitors, Claudia said: "I can’t wait to go back to the castle to watch people play the greatest game on television. I’m knitting a high funnel sweater immediately."
Speaking about his experience of working with Claudia, series one star Wilf Webster told Digital Spy: "She was really comforting during the times that I struggled. Really comforting. There were parts where I didn't want to do it anymore.
"You see in an episode, where she comes in and asks, 'Why did you do that?', and it was literally like someone stabbing me in the heart when she said that and I just broke down and she was so supportive at that point. She was amazing and you can tell she just wants everyone to win. She was really supportive, she did give us tips in challenges."
Although The Traitors wouldn't be the same without Claudia, she actually originally turned the hosting role down.
Speaking on the Dish podcast, Claudia told Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett that she nearly missed out on being a part of the show, admitting she turned it down when she was asked three or four years ago,
She said: “I was like, ‘I’m really sorry I can’t go to Scotland for three and a half weeks, but thank you so much for thinking of me.
“‘And why don’t you ask the following people? Thank you, bye’.”
Claudia changed her mind the production team send her recordings of the Dutch version, with the host admitting she binged all episodes in one sitting.
After she finished the series, she said she texted her BBC boss to say: “I’ll book my own train … I’m coming. I’m going to Inverness.”
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What happened on The Traitors series 1?
Just before Christmas the tense final brought The Traitors' first series to an end. The show saw 22 hopefuls join host Claudia Winkleman at Ardross castle in Scotland. After two were eliminated before even entering the castle, three were chosen as Traitors while the others remained as Faithfuls.
Ultimately, each of the contestants were hoping to win up to £120,000, but despite working as a team during the day to complete challenges, at night the Traitors' true colours were shown when they could 'murder' other contestants.
Who won series 1 of The Traitors?
In the end, contestants Aaron, Meryl and Hannah, decided to end the game after ousting Wilf as a Traitor, winning a total of £33,000 each.
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