‘I think I was relatively astute in The Traitors!’ Nick Mohammed on magic, TV mayhem and why he turned on Joe Marler

December 24, 2025

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Nick Mohammed is currently filming a new HBO series called 'War' and is reunited with Celia Imrie from 'The Traitors'.
Mohammed reflects on his role in 'The Traitors', stating that his suspicions about Joe Marler contributed to their loss, though he defends his gameplay.
He acknowledges the potential awkwardness of reuniting with Joe Marler on 'Gogglebox Stand Up to Cancer' but notes Marler took the game in stride.
Mohammed explains his previous reluctance to appear on TV as himself, preferring to hide behind characters, but his love for 'Traitors' made him say yes.
He mentions his long-standing career, which began with close-up magic and evolved into acting, with the Mr Swallow persona being a significant part of his profile.
His role as Nate Shelley in 'Ted Lasso' marked a turning point, allowing him to explore darker character turns, and he also played the mayor of London in 'Slow Horses'.
Mohammed is preparing for his tenth Mr Swallow show, 'Show Pony', in April 2026 and enjoys engaging with new audiences who may not be familiar with his previous work.

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