What will the winner of 'The Traitors' Season 2 get? Peacock's thrilling game show returns with ‘higher stakes’ and ‘diabolical twists’

'The Traitors' Season 2 is dropping on January 12, 2024 and this season promises intense rivalry between 21 reality stars
PUBLISHED JAN 12, 2024
Allan Cumming with the cast of 'The Traitors' Season 2 (YouTube/Peacock)
Allan Cumming with the cast of 'The Traitors' Season 2 (YouTube/Peacock)

ROSS-SHIRE, SCOTLAND: Peacock's reality TV hit, 'The Traitors', seized the spotlight in January 2023, earning swift renewal for a second season due to its Scotland-set strategic thrills hosted by Alan Cumming.

On December 14, the first Season 2 trailer and debut date were unveiled. Alan previewed "higher stakes" and "diabolical twists" in the second season, in which celebrities compete for the $250,000 top prize.

The eagerly awaited Season 2, premiering on January 12, 2024, on 6 pm PT and 9pm ET vows "higher stakes" and "diabolical twists", intensifying the rivalry among 21 reality stars from shows like 'Big Brother' and 'The Real Housewives'.

The diverse cast includes Janelle Pierzina, Johnny Bananas, Parvati Shallow, Tamra Judge, and others, promising an intriguing clash of personalities.

The premiere unfolds with a triple-episode treat, followed by weekly Thursday releases at 9 pm ET.

Adding an extra layer of excitement, Peacock presents 'The Traitors Postmortem', an official after-show featuring exclusive footage and interviews with ousted contestants, available on Peacock and YouTube.

Alan Cumming, accompanied by sidekick Lala, resumes hosting duties. With a star-studded cast and promised intrigues, 'The Traitors' Season 2 is set to captivate reality TV aficionados with its anticipated blend of competition and entertainment.

A sneak peak of 'The Traitors' Season 2 teaser (YouTube/@Peacock)
A sneak peak of 'The Traitors' Season 2 teaser (YouTube/Peacock)

What is the format of 'The Traitors' Season 2?

Host Allan Cumming mentioned in the teaser that 'The Traitors' Season 2 is about 'Strategy, Betrayal, Sabotage and Murder'.

Set in the picturesque location of Andross Castle tucked in the Scottish Highlands, the cast goes on a mission to find who's the traitor and who's not.

A group of contestants (reality TV stars) will enter the Andross Scottish mansion, where one group will be called as "traitors". The survivors will be tagged "faithful".

Every week, the traitors will have the opportunity to "murder" one of their fellow players, eliminating them from the game. The remaining participants will then vote at the conclusion of each week to "banish" one of the other players in the aim of eliminating a traitor.

Along the process, the group will accrue a monetary reward pool through tasks. If the faithfuls have eliminated all the traitors by the end of the game, they will split the reward pool, but if a traitor remains, they will take the entire pot. 

'The Traitors' Season 2 will be hosted and produced by Allan Cummings (YouTube/@Peacock)
'The Traitors' Season 2 will be hosted and produced by Allan Cumming (YouTube/Peacock)

When will 'The Traitors' Season 2 release?

Mark your calendars for the premiere of Season 2 of 'The Traitors' on Peacock, with the first three episodes releasing on Friday, January 12, 2024. The following episodes will be released on Thursdays at 6 pm PT, offering a thrilling adventure through the compelling plot set in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

Where is 'The Traitors' Season 1 winner now?

'The Traitors' Season 1 was won by Cirie Fields. On January 12, 2023, Peacock released all ten episodes of The Traitors' first season.

The show, which is based on the Dutch format De Verraders and whose BBC One adaption was a hit in the UK, declared its first champion. Cirie Fields won the first season of 'The Traitors' after competing against reality stars and citizens for a monetary prize of up to $250,000.

Fields, well-known to reality show fans for her repeated appearances on 'Survivor', was the season's ultimate traitor. She was also a part of 'Big Brother 25' as a surprise house guest in August 2023. She finished in the fifth position.

Cirie Fields was seen on 'Big Brother' Season 25 (Instagram/@cirie_fields)
Cirie Fields won 'The Traitors' Season 1 (Instagram/@cirie_fields)

Reports are doing the rounds that she might be a part of CBS' soap opera 'The Bold and The Beautiful'. Cirie Fields revealed that she wanted to be a part of 'The Amazing Race'.

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