The Traitors Returns: 23 Stars Vie for Cash in Scottish Castle

The Traitors Returns: 23 Stars Vie for Cash in Scottish Castle

At a Glance

  • The Traitors US season 4 premieres Thursday at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT with three episodes on Peacock
  • Alan Cumming hosts 23 celebrity contestants including Lisa Rinna, Donna Kelce, and Rob Cesternino
  • Season 4 finale and reunion special airs February 26, 2025
  • Why it matters: Reality TV fans get their fix of betrayal, strategy, and star power in one binge-worthy package

Alan Cumming returns to host The Traitors season 4, where 23 celebrities battle for a cash prize in a Scottish castle. The psychological game pits traitors against faithfuls in a fight to avoid elimination.

Cast and Characters

This season features reality TV veterans, athletes, and entertainers competing in the ultimate game of deception. The cast includes Lisa Rinna from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Donna Kelce (mother of NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce), and Rob Cesternino from Survivor.

Other notable contestants:

  • Monét X Change (RuPaul’s Drag Race)
  • Rob Rausch (Love Island USA)
  • Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir (Olympic figure skaters)
  • Kristen Kish (Top Chef host)
  • Colton Underwood (The Bachelor)
  • Mark Ballas (Dancing with the Stars)

Episode Release Schedule

New episodes drop weekly on Thursdays. Here’s the complete schedule:

Episodes Release Date
Episodes 1-3 January 9
Episodes 4-5 January 16
Episode 6 January 23
Episode 7 January 30
Episode 8 February 6
Episode 9 February 13
Episode 10 February 20
Finale & Reunion February 27

How to Watch

The Traitors season 4 streams exclusively on Peacock. Viewers need either Peacock Premium ($11/month with ads) or Premium Plus ($17/month, mostly ad-free).

A third option, Peacock Select ($8/month), won’t work for season 4 or other Peacock originals. The platform also offers a Peacock and Apple TV bundle starting at $15/month.

Future Seasons

Peacock already renewed The Traitors for season 5, announced alongside season 4 in 2024. Additionally, a civilian version of the show will air on NBC, also hosted by Alan Cumming. Applications for the NBC version are open through March 10.

Key Takeaways

  • Season 4 features 23 celebrity contestants from various reality shows
  • Episodes release weekly on Thursdays starting January 9
  • Peacock Premium ($11/month) required to watch
  • Season 5 already confirmed by Peacock
  • Civilian version coming to NBC with open casting
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The battle between traitors and faithfuls returns with more star power than ever, promising another season of strategic gameplay and shocking betrayals.

Author

  • My name is Amanda S. Bennett, and I am a Los Angeles–based journalist covering local news and breaking developments that directly impact our communities.

    Amanda S. Bennett covers housing and urban development for News of Los Angeles, reporting on how policy, density, and displacement shape LA neighborhoods. A Cal State Long Beach journalism grad, she’s known for data-driven investigations grounded in on-the-street reporting.

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