BBC Orders More The Traitors

The Traitors has been commissioned for a third season for BBC One and BBC iPlayer ahead of the season two launch.

Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, The Traitors reached an audience of 21 million last season and was the biggest brand-new entertainment launch for the BBC since 2021.

The Traitors is produced by Studio Lambert Scotland for BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Originally created in the Netherlands by IDTV, an All3Media company, the format was further developed with the RTL Creative Unit and originally produced by IDTV for RTL4. All3Media International is the global partner for The Traitors, handling format and tape sales worldwide.

Season one of The Traitors, The Traitors US and The Traitors Australia are available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC, said: “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.”

Stephen Lambert, CEO of Studio Lambert, commented: “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.”