A new series of The Traitors is arriving in the UK this week
You don't want to miss this!
Whilst we all patiently wait for the second series of The Celebrity Traitors, and the fifth series of the original format next year, the BBC are serving up a treat later this week!
To keep fans entertained, the BBC has acquired the rights to show the fourth series of The Traitors US, which first aired in January this year over the pond.
How can I watch The Traitors US?
With series one-three on BBC iPlayer now, series four will begin at 9pm on Thursday 18th June, airing on BBC Three.
Four episodes will air back-to-back on Thursday evening, with the series also added to BBC iPlayer.
Who is in the cast?
Unlike the UK series, The Traitors US cast is always made up of reality stars and TV personalities.
For series four, The Traitors signed former Love Island star Maura Higgins, as well as Laguna Beach star Stephen Colletti, Olympic figure skater Tara Lipinski, and Travis Kelce's mum Donna Kelce.
See the full cast for The Traitors series four below:
Natalie Anderson
Candiace Dillard Bassett
Caroline Stanbury
Colton Underwood
Donna Kelce
Dorinda Medley
Eric Nam
Ian Terry
Johnny Weir
Kristen Kish
Lisa Rinna
Mark Ballas
Maura Higgins
Michael Rapaport
Monét X Change
Porsha Williams
Rob Cesternino
Rob Rausch
Ron Funches
Stephen Colletti
Tara Lipinski
Tiffany Mitchell
Yam Yam Arocho
Where was it filmed?
Just like the UK version, The Traitors US is also filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
How many episodes?
Series four is made up of 12 episodes.
Who hosts the show?
Scottish actor Alan Cumming has hosted all four series of The Traitors US.
When is the UK version back on TV?
Although fans have to wait until early 2027 for the next series of The Traitors UK, host Claudia Winkleman will be back this autumn for the second celebrity version.
After filming took place in May, the BBC confirmed which celebs would be taking part, including Maya Jama, Bella Ramsey, Miranda Hart, Richard E. Grant, Ross Kemp and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
READ MORE: Official line-up confirmed for The Celebrity Traitors series 2
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