The Traitors trio return following brutal dumping on day one
Jack, Fozia and Alexander had to fight for their place at the round table
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The third series of BBC's The Traitors is already breaking its own records, with 5.4million people tuning in for the first episode. And it's no surprise the show's popularity is continuing to grow, with three brutal dumpings and a controversial traitor-selection on the first episode alone.
Now, just four episodes in, the action just keeps getting better and better, with one traitor already found - and three familiar faces back to fight for a spot at the round table.
After the huge success of the first and second series, the 2025 instalment has finally landed — complete with Claudia Winkleman and her chic country wardrobe! Here's how to catch up...
When did it start?
The Traitors series three aired on BBC One on 1st January 2025 — and is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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)
The show has picked up nearly 2million more viewers since the first episode of the previous series, which was watched by 3.1million people.
When is it on TV?
The show is currently airing on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
For episodes one and two, The Traitors aired at 8pm. From episode three onwards it's airing at 9pm.
Who are the series three contestants?
The contestants for series three were unveiled on Wednesday 1st January.
An Instagram post read: 'Get to know #TheTraitors Cast of 2025.
'Watch The Traitors UK 3 - Tonight at 8pm on @BBC One 📺
'#TheTraitorsUK #BBCTraitors #Drama #Mystery #TrustNoOne #Faithfuls #Traitors #ClaudiaWinkleman #Cast
'Nail-biting, award winning, reality series, The Traitors is back!
'Host Claudia Winkleman welcomes a new group of strangers to play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, in the hope of winning up to £120,000.
'It's a new series, and a whole new game. But who will make it through?'
Who are this year's traitors?
SPOILER ALERT
Claudia selected three traitors at this year's first round table — and, most likely in an attempt to steer away from last year's male-heavy traitors tower — she selected three women. Armani, Minah and Linda.
Armani has since been banished at the round table — and the remaining two have chosen to recruit a new member. But will they accept?
Who has been banished so far?
The first episode saw the brutal dumping of three contestants, before they'd even made it to the Traitors castle, but they returned in episode four, fighting for their place at the round table.
Four banishments have already taken place — with three faithfuls and one traitor walking away, revealing their true identity.
Episode 2: Nathan (faithful)
Episode 2: Elen (faithful)
Episode 3: Armani (traitor)
Episode 4: Kasim (faithful)
Who has been murdered by the traitors?
There's been three 'murders' so far, courtesy of the traitors:
Episode 1: Yin
Episode 2: Keith
Episode 4: Maia
What happened to the three contestants kicked off the train?
The three contestants kicked off the train before they'd even unpacked their bags made a surprise return in episode four. But not all would make it to the castle. In a brutal turn of events, Fozia, Alexander and Jack would have to fight for two places at the round table. And it was up to the contestants to decide, by way of a trial.
The trio were suspended in cages in the forest, which contestants having to pay their ransom by finding coins and depositing them in each of the three pots to help release them. But there was only enough to release two.
After a closely fought battle, Fozia and Alexander secured their place, while Jack was brutally sent home for a second time.
Why is this year's The Traitors final different?
In a format shake-up, Claudia revealed this year's finalists WON'T reveal their identity if and when banished, leaving the remaining few even more in the dark about those left to share the prize fund with.
Is there a trailer?
A 30-second trailer was released on Boxing Day alongside the caption: 'This nail-biting, award winning, reality series, hosted by Claudia Winkleman returns on New Years Day, as we welcome a new group of strangers to play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, in the hope of winning up to £120,000. New series, and a whole new game. But who will make it through?'. (sic)
Watch the trailer below:
When was it filmed?
Filming for series three took place over the summer of 2024 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.
When is the final?
It has now been confirmed the final will begin at 8:30pm on Friday 24th January on BBC One.
Who hosts the show?
The lovely Claudia Winkleman has returned 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 before this one, 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, two and the first few episode of season three of The Traitors UK, The Traitors USA and The Traitors Australia are all available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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