01 December 2023 , 10:02
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The Traitors will have a new spin-off next year, with host Claudia Winkleman replaced.
The iconic BBC series is back for a new edition next year as a whole host of contestants head to a castle to attempt to deceive their co-stars if they are a Traitor, or convince them that they're a Faithful.
Claudia will be back to host, but for a special spin-off podcast, she will be replaced by comedian Ed Gamble. He will be leading a very special podcast titled The Traitors: Uncloaked. The visualised podcast will feature a string of cast members as well as celebrity guests, who will be on hand to discuss all the betrayals, mind games and manipulations.
Claudia will continue to host the main show (BBC/Studio Lambert Scotland/Mark Mainz)
Ed Gamble will host the spin-off podcast (Dave J Hogan/Getty Images for Channel 4)Available on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer with an extended version on BBC Sounds, the podcast will feature an exclusive interview with the banished or murdered contestants, whilst viewers - and listeners - will also be treated to some unseen footage where they learn the identity of the Traitors for the very first time. How will the axed stars react?
Ed Gamble said of his new role: "The first series of The Traitors was my absolute obsession, and I cannot wait to delve deep into series 2 and dissect all the twists and turns it has to offer. It goes without saying that I am 100% faithful."
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Louise Kattenhorn, Commissioning Executive for BBC Sounds added: "The Traitors is a show that EVERYONE is going to be talking about and this visualised podcast will be like joining the ultimate group chat, with cast members and celebrity guest fans revelling in all the drama and gameplay along with superfan Ed Gamble. On top of that, we have footage of the moment banished and murdered players found out who the Traitors were amongst them - I can’t wait!"
Listen are producing the visual podcast for BBC Sounds, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Suzy Grant, Executive Producer at Listen, shared: "Just like The Traitors we’ve been keeping our own secret and we’re delighted to be making the official visualised podcast. At Listen we’re taking companion podcasts to the next level in this hugely ambitious new show which will demonstrate the real power of podcasting. The special full-length version will go live on BBC Sounds and then alongside will broadcast on BBC Two and available to stream on iPlayer. There’s nothing out there like it and we can’t wait to start recording, cloaks optional."
The Traitors returns to our screens early in 2024, with a specific air date yet to be confirmed.
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