What makes a good Traitor? Have your say on hit BBC TV show
The Traitors, the tense reality gameshow, has been pulling in millions of viewers, with the BBC show's season 3 opener attracting over 5 million. The programme takes a simple party game and turns it into a psychological thriller, creating larger-than-life characters out of the contestants as they lie and misdirect their way to a cash prize.
Have your say! What makes a good Traitor? Are you good at spotting liars in real life, or would you be the first to be banished? Comment below, and join in on the conversation.
Those familiar with reality TV will recognise the format - contestants gather in a gothic Scottish castle, and a select few are secretly assigned the role of Traitor. Under the watchful gaze of presenter Claudia Winkleman, they must "murdering" the other contestants - the Faithful - and reduce their numbers without revealing their identity.
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The Faithful must utilise all their social and observational skills to identify the Traitors, and have the opportunity to banish them from the castle - a move that can backfire if they accuse the wrong person. Anyone who's played a party game of Mafia or Werewolf will understand the basics, but The Traitors adds a touch of camp and drama, with numerous twists and new game mechanics introduced throughout.
At the series' conclusion, if no Traitors remain, the Faithful share the cash prize. However, if even one Traitor is left standing, they lose everything.
Previous contestants from the gripping series The Traitors have divulged some of the tactics behind being a successful participant in the intriguing game. Paul Gorton, a contestant from season 2, shared with the Mirror his strategy: "I think it's the ability to see three days ahead. So with me, it was like 'cool, we need to murder this person because it's going to cause disruption. They're already going to banish this person. So leave this person.'".
The team behind the show is keen on having genuine players take part, focusing on recruiting individuals interested in the gameplay rather than just seeking celebrity status or social media clout. Unlike the American version which combines TV personalities with the participants, still shot in the alluring yet eerie castle setting.
Have your say! What makes a good Traitor? Are you good at spotting liars in real life, or would you be the first to be banished? Comment below, and join in on the conversation.