A new spinoff of the popular competition series ‘The Traitors’ is set to hit NBC screens soon, as reported by Vulture. This unique series will showcase normal civilians who have not previously appeared on reality shows before. Hosted by Alan Cumming, the show will maintain its iconic setting at a Scottish castle. Production for the upcoming series is scheduled to kick off next year alongside the premiere of the original show’s fourth season in 2026. For comments on this new development, PEOPLE has reached out to representatives at Peacock.
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‘The Traitors’ has previously featured non-celebrities in its lineup. While this marks the first time the U.S. version on Peacock will exclude celebrities entirely, the initial season did include 10 regular individuals pitted against 10 reality stars. Despite this, subsequent seasons shifted to an all-celebrity cast. The forthcoming spinoff closely resembles the format adopted by other countries. For instance, the U.K. version has consistently employed a civilian cast, with Australia following suit in its debut season before integrating celebrities in the next. In New Zealand, a mix of individuals and celebrities featured in season 1 before transitioning to all civilians in season 2.
Originally debuting in the U.S. in January 2023, ‘The Traitors’ wrapped up its latest season 3 in March 2025. The competition entails famous personalities engaging in a murder mystery challenge. Contestants are assigned as either ‘Faithful’ or ‘Traitor’ in secrecy before engaging in a strategic and deceptive game while based in a Scottish castle. Should the Faithfuls successfully eliminate all the Traitors by the end, they split the winnings, but leaving one Traitor standing means they keep the entire jackpot. ‘The Traitors’ recent season witnessed intense gameplay, with unexpected turnabouts among contestants leading to four winners sharing $204,300.
Variety reported a renewal of the Emmy-winning show for seasons 4 and 5 in August 2024, with Cumming set to return as host. Interested viewers can catch up on all three seasons of ‘The Traitors’ via Peacock streaming service. The thrilling dynamics and suspenseful challenges presented in the show’s format have captivated audiences, making the series a sought-after watch among fans of reality competition shows.
As the anticipation builds for the new spinoff featuring regular civilians, the presence of seasoned host Alan Cumming promises an engaging and captivating viewing experience for audiences. The show’s unique premise and intricate gameplay, set in the enchanting backdrop of a Scottish castle, continue to intrigue viewers, cementing ‘The Traitors’ as a standout in the reality competition genre. With the impending debut of both the spinoff and the original series’ fourth season, fans can expect the excitement and suspense to reach new heights on NBC.