A new civilian-led version of the reality competition series “The Traitors” is heading to NBC with Alan Cumming as the host.
The announcement was made by Cumming at the inaugural Televerse 2025 conference during “The Traitors: Reality Competition Program Nominee FYC Panel” at the JW Marriott Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The panel featured past “Traitors” competitors Bob The Drag Queen, Rob Mariano, Cirie Fields, Kate Chastain and Phaedra Parks.
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“The money will mean more to them,” Cumming said during the panel, revealing this will be shot in the spring. “I’m pretty excited about it. I think it’s going to be a hoot.”
“We’re excited to bring along ‘The Traitors’ highly addictive fan base as we discover the next generation of legendary gamers and schemers,” said Sharon Vuong, executive vice president of unscripted programming, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “With our resident host and gameplay master of ceremonies, Alan Cumming, on board to introduce complete strangers to new epic missions and twisted gameplay, this new version for NBC offers a unique opportunity for the cast and audience to meet each other for the first time and we know it will be incredible to watch.”
The third season of “The Traitors” launched Jan. 9 on Peacock with TV reality stars, including Bob the Drag Queen from “RuPaul’s Drag Race”; Dorinda Medley, Robyn Dixon, Dolores Catania and Chanel Ayan from the “Real Housewives” universe; Ciara Miller from “Summer House”; Zac Efron’s brother Dylan; Chrishell Stause from “Selling Sunset;” dancer Sam Asghari; Gabby Windey and Wells Adams from “The Bachelor” franchise; Britney Haynes and Danielle Reyes from “Big Brother”; “Vanderpump Rules” star Tom Sandoval; and “Survivor” stars Carolyn Wiger, Jeremy Collins, Rob Mariano and Tony Vlachos.
Stephen Lambert, CEO of Studio Lambert, the producers of both the Peacock and NBC versions, described the show’s format as “one of the most gripping and talked-about reality competition shows in the world.”
He added, “We’re thrilled to be working with NBC to open up the experience to a new group of civilian players, whose stories and strategies will make the gameplay even more unpredictable – and, we hope, even more addictive for viewers.”
The fourth season of “The Traitors” premieres in 2026 on Peacock and will house members from former cast members from “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “The Real Housewives” franchise, “Big Brother,” “Survivor,” and “Dancing With the Stars.” Athletes and actors will also join the new season, including Ron Funches, Michael Rapaport, Stephen Colletti, Johnny Weir, Tara Lipinski and returning competitor Dorinda Medley. As previously announced, Peacock’s Emmy-winning reality series has been renewed for a fifth season.
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