The Traitors UK kicked off its new season with a record-breaking premiere, pulling in over 5 million viewers and solidifying its status as one of the BBC’s standout hits. The episode peaked at 5.4 million viewers, coming close to its all-time high—the finale of the previous season—and dominated UK television as the most-watched show of the day, outpacing even major news programs and a Gavin & Stacey tribute.
The show’s performance marks a significant leap from last year’s opener, which was 2 million viewers shy of last night’s debut. This surge highlights the growing popularity of The Traitors, a gripping reality competition that has garnered a global following with editions airing in multiple countries, including on Peacock in the U.S.
With its premiere landing on New Year’s Day, the BBC leaned heavily into marketing, treating it as a marquee event. To capitalize on the buzz, the network released the second episode immediately on iPlayer, with regular episodes slated to air Wednesday through Friday until the end of the month.
The show wasted no time amping up the drama, as three contestants—Fozia, Jake, and Alexander—were ‘eliminated’ during the train ride to the castle, setting a bold tone before the game even officially began. Their fate remains unclear, but the number of players was swiftly trimmed to 22 upon arrival, with host Claudia Winkleman selecting three traitors to kickstart the psychological intrigue.
This season brings a major twist to the show’s format: players leaving the castle will no longer reveal if they are a traitor or a faithful. This change adds another layer of strategy and suspicion, as the remaining participants will need to rely solely on their instincts to determine if a traitor still lurks among them.
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