The cloaks are coming back out and the paranoia is about to hit peak levels. The Traitors is officially returning to BBC One this January, and Season 4 is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about TV events of the year.
After three explosive seasons packed with betrayals, shock banishments, and unforgettable roundtable meltdowns, fans are desperate to know what’s coming next. While the BBC is keeping many details under wraps, here’s everything we do know about The Traitors Season 4 before it begins.
When Does The Traitors Season 4 Start?
The BBC has confirmed that The Traitors Season 4 will launch on New Year’s Day, Thursday 1 January, airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
The show has become a January tradition, kicking off the year with backstabbing, suspicion, and nightly debates over who can — and can’t — be trusted. Expect episodes to roll out across the first few weeks of January, quickly dominating social media and group chats.
Claudia Winkleman Is Back (Of Course)
Yes, Claudia Winkleman is returning as host, once again presiding over the chaos with her signature fringe, dramatic pauses, and icy roundtable energy.
Her role has become iconic, and Season 4 will see her guiding a brand-new group of players through the ultimate game of psychological warfare, where friendships are tested and lies are currency.
The format remains the same: a group of Faithfuls must work together to complete missions and grow the prize pot, while a hidden group of Traitors secretly manipulate the game, murdering contestants under cover of darkness. The winner could walk away with up to £120,000 — if they survive.
Back to the Scottish Castle
Season 4 was filmed once again at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, the eerie location that has become almost as famous as the contestants themselves.
The misty grounds, dark corridors, and candlelit roundtable provide the perfect setting for suspicion to grow, alliances to crumble, and players to completely spiral as the pressure builds.
Filming wrapped in 2025, giving producers plenty of time to polish what is expected to be another tense and addictive season.
Uncloaked Is Returning Too
Fans can also expect the return of The Traitors: Uncloaked, the companion show hosted by Ed Gamble. The after-show dives deeper into each episode, revealing hidden strategies, unseen reactions, and behind-the-scenes drama once players are eliminated.
With the main show bigger than ever, Uncloaked is set to play an even larger role this season.
The Cast Is Still Top Secret
Just like previous UK seasons, the BBC has not yet revealed the Season 4 cast — and that’s very much on purpose.
Keeping the players anonymous adds to the mystery and allows viewers to meet everyone at the same time, watching alliances form and collapse in real time. Expect casting details, trailers, and teaser clips to drop closer to launch day.
Why Season 4 Could Be the Most Intense Yet
With the format now fully established and fans savvier than ever, Season 4 is expected to raise the stakes. Viewers are hoping for smarter gameplay, bolder Traitors, shocking twists, and roundtable moments that rival the most iconic scenes from past seasons.
One thing is guaranteed: once The Traitors returns this January, everyone will have an opinion — and everyone will think they’d play the game better.
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