The Traitors started airing in the UK on BBC One in November and the competition is set in a stunning castle in the Scottish Highlands. The opening episode attracted 2.9 million viewers, with the finale watched by 3.2 million. Following the show’s success, a US version is launching on Peacock on January 12.
Can you watch The Traitors US in the UK?
Claudia Winkleman hosted the UK version of the show which kept viewers hooked with its twists and turns.
A total of 22 strangers were in with a chance of winning a share of £120,000, by eliminating the three traitors chosen by the host.
The US version will be set at the same location, at Ardross Castle near Inverness, and it will be presented by Scottish actor Alan Cumming.
All of the episodes will be made available to viewers in the US on Peacock.
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“For Arie Luyendyk Jr [from] The Bachelor, I was freaking out. I was over the moon and losing my mind.”
Describing the experience, she added: “At those roundtable sessions, you have to fight for your life.
“It gets very intense, and very real, being there in the moment, facing the people you’re calling out as a traitor.
“You need to be able to adapt and be quick on your feet, so it’s about preparing your wits.”
For US audiences, Peacock is available for $4.99 a month through Amazon Prime Video.
The Traitors premieres in the US on Thursday, January 12 on Peacock