Start date confirmed for series 3 of The Traitors
Can't wait for this!
Last updated 10th Dec 2024
Following the hugely successful first and second series of The Traitors, the BBC were quick to delight fans with the news that the hit show would return for a third instalment, and now we finally have a start date!
When does it start?
BBC bosses have now confirmed The Traitors series three will begin on 1st January 2025.
Sharing the news on Friday 29th November, bosses wrote: 'Start the New Year with a bang... The Traitors returns to BBC One and iPlayer on New Year's Day'. (sic)
When will it be on TV?
The show will air Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
For episodes 1 and 2, The Traitors will air at 8pm. From episode 3 onwards it will air at 9pm.
When was it filmed?
Filming for series three took place over the Summer at the stunning Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
When did applications close?
After over 250,000 people applied for the third series, applications were closed on 17th March 2024.
Applications are now open for series four.
Who are the contestants?
The contestants for series three won't be revealed until the show is on TV.
Who will host the show?
The lovely Claudia Winkleman will return to host the third series.
When was the third series announced?
Announcing the exciting news on X, formerly Twitter, the BBC confirmed that the show would be returning for a third series back in November 2023.
Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC, teased what was to come in a further series saying: "The massive unscripted hit The Traitors will be back for a third series. Expect to see more psychological gameplay, exciting challenges and of course Claudia at the helm. It will be a thrilling ride for both avid fans and newcomers to the series for sure. The BBC will always remain faithful to The Traitors."
With Stephen Lambert, CEO of Studio Lambert, adding: "We’re delighted a third series of The Traitors has been confirmed today ahead of the second series’ arrival on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
"The Traitors has been so warmly received by viewers, critics and award juries alike. Claudia and the team look forward to keeping audiences on the edge of their seats again with ever more thrilling missions and exceptional players competing in this gripping game of bluff and skill."
What is The Traitors?
For those who don't know, The Traitors is a reality TV show on the BBC. Filmed at Ardross castle in Scotland, 22 hopefuls attempt to win up to £120,000. During the day contestants are set challenges to complete, while at night the Traitors could 'murder' other contestants.
There's since been two UK series, with the show also getting adaptations around the world.
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How can I watch other versions of The Traitors?
As well as series one and two of The Traitors UK, The Traitors USA and The Traitors Australia are all available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
Series three begins on 1st January 2025.
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