The new season of The Traitors starts on New Year’s Day at 8pm on BBC One. Claudia Winkleman will welcome a fresh group of strangers to the Scottish Highlands castle for weeks of twists, betrayal, and drama.
A recent teaser has already caught viewers’ attention. In the clip, Claudia jokingly says, “Have yourself a merry little Christmas,” while a figure in one of the show’s iconic cloaks approaches with a lantern. But this cloak is red, not the usual dark green.
Another teaser was mostly in black and white, with flashes of red, suggesting the colour will be important this season. Fans are already speculating online about what the red cloak might mean. Some think it could be a “super traitor” who must be the last traitor standing to win. Others guess it could be a past traitor returning to advise the current traitors, or even a secret traitor unknown to the audience.
The Traitors has always shaken up its format, like last year’s introduction of The Seer power, so it’s likely this red cloak twist will bring something new and exciting. Fans can expect another season packed with high drama, surprises, and plenty of betrayal.
