Season 4 of “The Traitors” premiered on January 8 with a dramatic opening featuring three episodes. The reality show on Peacock introduced new traitors and saw the elimination of four contestants through banishments and murders. Alan Cumming returns as the host, overseeing the intense gameplay.
The Game Format and Prize
The show features 23 competitors, who participate in various challenges for a chance to win up to $250,000. If multiple faithful contestants remain at the season’s end, they can split the prize. However, if a traitor is still in play, they will take home the entire amount.
Competitors This Season
- Donna Kelce
- Porsha Williams (The Real Housewives of Atlanta)
- Caroline Stanbury (The Real Housewives of Dubai)
- Candiace Dillard Bassett (The Real Housewives of Potomac)
- Lisa Rinna (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills)
- Dorinda Medley (The Real Housewives of New York)
- Ian Terry (Big Brother)
- Tiffany Mitchell (Big Brother)
- Rob Cesternino (Survivor)
- Natalie Anderson (Survivor)
- Yamil “Yam Yam” Arocho (Survivor)
- Rob Rausch (Love Island USA)
- Maura Higgins (Love Island USA)
- Colton Underwood (The Bachelor)
- Kristen Kish (Top Chef)
- Eric Nam
- Mark Ballas (Dancing With the Stars)
- Monét X Change (RuPaul’s Drag Race)
- Stephen Colletti (Laguna Beach)
- Michael Rapaport
- Johnny Weir
- Ron Funches
- Tara Lipinski
Selection of Traitors and Elimination Details
In a twist this season, the first traitor was selected before the contestants. Alan Cumming opened a trunk in front of the competitors to reveal the card of the initial traitor. Only the identity of the fourth traitor remains a mystery, keeping tensions high.
Episode Highlights and Eliminations
- Episode 1:
- Shortlist for Murder: Rob Rausch, Ian Terry, Mark Ballas, Eric Nam
- Murdered: No one
- Banished: No one
- Episode 2:
- Murdered: Ian Terry
- Banished: Porsha Williams (Faithful) with 10 votes
- Shortlist for Murder: Monét X Change, Rob Cesternino, Tara Lipinski, Kristen Kish
- Episode 3:
- Murdered: Rob Cesternino
- Banished: Donna Kelce (Secret Traitor) with 19 votes
- Shortlist for Murder: Ron Funches, Caroline Stanbury, Eric Nam, Kristen Kish
As the competition heats up, viewers can look forward to the release of the next two episodes next Thursday. Tune in to catch more thrilling moments and unexpected eliminations on “The Traitors,” airing Thursdays at 9/8c on Peacock.
