New series of The Traitors is really, really brutal, says Claudia Winkleman

December 29, 2025

TL;DR

The regular version of The Traitors returns for its fourth series on January 1st.
Host Claudia Winkleman states the new season will be 'hardcore' and 'brutal'.
A new twist has been introduced to 'change the conversation' around the show.
The success of The Celebrity Traitors, which drew 15 million viewers, created pressure for the regular version.
Producers noted that the celebrity version unexpectedly became a family viewing event.
Coffins used in the show are made locally in the Scottish Highlands.
A 'weird death museum' at Ardross Castle houses props from previous series.
The show has prompted discussions about group psychology and jury-like decision-making.
The round tables have been compared to juries, with players relying on instinct over evidence.

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