The Traitors (British TV series) series 3

The third series of The Traitors is set to premiere on BBC One on 1 January 2025.[1] Claudia Winkleman will return to present the series, which will again be accompanied by the spin-off show The Traitors: Uncloaked, presented by Ed Gamble.[2]

The Traitors
Series 2
Presented byClaudia Winkleman
Companion showThe Traitors: Uncloaked
Release
Original networkBBC One
Original release1 January 2025 (2025-01-01)
Series chronology
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Series 2

Production

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In November 2023, prior to the beginning of the previous series, it was announced that The Traitors had been renewed for a third series.[3][4] Applications for the third series opened in January 2024, before closing on 17 March 2024.[5][6] It was confirmed that the BBC had received over 300,000 applications for the series.[7]

The first teaser trailer for the series aired on 29 November 2024, which featured clips from the previous two series' as well as reviews from news outlets.[8] Ahead of the series, host Claudia Winkleman teased "more knitwear", "quite a lot of tweed" and a twist that would "hopefully have viewers on the edge of their seat".[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "BBC confirms The Traitors' season 3 release date with first look". Digital Spy. 29 November 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  2. ^ "The Traitors returns to BBC One and iPlayer on New Year's Day". BBC Media Centre. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  3. ^ "The Traitors season 3: Release date speculation and latest news | Radio Times". Radio Times. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  4. ^ "'The Traitors' UK Renewed For Season 3 Before Season 2 Launch". Deadline. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  5. ^ Jenne, Ellen (23 February 2024). "BBC searching for people to go on The Traitors series 3 - how to apply". Wales Online. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  6. ^ "How to apply for The Traitors season 3 application explained". Heart. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  7. ^ "You won't believe the number of people who have applied for The Traitors series 3 | Virgin Radio UK". Virgin Radio. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Dramatic New Trailer For The Traitors Reveals Season 3 Start Date – And There's Not Long To Wait". HuffPost. 29 November 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  9. ^ "The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman teases "different" series 3 and explains why she'd be "the worst player in history"". BBC Media Centre. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  10. ^ "The Traitors' Claudia Winkleman: 'New twist will have fans on edge of seats' | Radio Times". Radio Times. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
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