The hit reality series The Traitors has found a new contestant in Irish TV personality Maura Higgins, who will test her wits in the US edition of the show. Known for her sharp tongue and quick thinking on Love Island and I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, Higgins enters the castle where faithfuls must identify and banish the traitors among them.
What Is The Traitors US?
The Traitors US is a psychological reality competition where a group of contestants, known as faithfuls, work together to complete missions and build a prize pot. However, a subset of players, the traitors, secretly eliminate contestants each night. The faithfuls must vote to banish suspected traitors, while the traitors aim to avoid detection. If a traitor reaches the end, they take the prize; if a faithful banishes all traitors, they win.
Maura Higgins Joins the Cast
Maura Higgins, 34, from County Longford, Ireland, rose to fame on the fifth series of Love Island in 2019. She later appeared on Dancing on Ice and I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2024. Now, she brings her bold personality to the US version of The Traitors, which airs on Peacock. According to a statement from the show, Higgins said, "I'm ready to outsmart everyone. I've dealt with snakes before, so this should be easy."
How the Game Works
The show is hosted by Alan Cumming, who adds a theatrical flair to the proceedings. Each episode includes challenges to earn money for the prize pot, followed by a round table discussion where players vote to banish someone. The traitors then secretly murder a faithful. The game continues until only a few players remain. Higgins will need to use her social skills and intuition to survive.
What to Expect
Fans of the UK version of The Traitors, which has been a ratings hit for the BBC, will find familiar elements in the US adaptation. The US version features a mix of celebrities and civilians, though the upcoming season 3 includes only celebrities. Higgins joins a cast that includes reality stars from Big Brother, Survivor, and The Real Housewives. The show promises betrayal, strategy, and dramatic confrontations.
Broadcast Details
The Traitors US season 3 premieres on Peacock on January 12, 2024, with new episodes dropping weekly. In the UK, the series streams on BBC iPlayer. For those in Australia, the show is available on Amazon Prime Video. Higgins's participation is expected to draw a large audience, especially among fans of her previous reality TV appearances.
