Former England rugby player Joe Marler will participate in the inaugural celebrity version of the popular show, The Traitors. Fans are eagerly anticipating whether Marler will be revealed as a Faithful or chosen as a Traitor.
Joe Marler: Rugby Achievements
At 35 years old, Marler has an impressive career record. He earned 95 caps for the England national team and celebrated three Six Nations Championships in 2016, 2017, and 2020. Marler also represented England in three Rugby World Cups, including the 2019 tournament where they fell to South Africa in the finals.
Club Career Highlights
- Played exclusively for Harlequins throughout his club career
- Made 286 appearances for the team
- Won two Premiership Rugby titles in 2012 and 2021
- Claimed the Challenge Cup in 2011
International Tours and Retirements
Marler was part of the British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand in 2017 and played for the Barbarians in 2019 and 2022. After a remarkable 15-year stint in professional rugby, he announced his retirement in November 2024.
Mental Health Advocacy and Media Presence
In addition to his rugby career, Marler is a mental health advocate. He shares his experiences through various platforms, including his podcast, ‘Things People Do,’ co-hosted with Tom Fordyce. They interview individuals who are doing remarkable things in society.
Marler ventured into the entertainment industry as a celebrity panelist on the gameshow ‘The Wheel’ in 2021 and 2023. In 2023, he also started playing padel tennis and continues to engage in this sport post-retirement.
The Traitors: Upcoming Premiere
The much-anticipated series, Celebrity Traitors, premieres on Wednesday, 8 October at 21:00 on BBC One and iPlayer. Marler expressed his uncertainty about his gameplay, saying, “I have no idea which one of me is going to come out in this game.” Fans await to see how he navigates this new challenge.
