The Traitors is ready to return to BBC One for a fourth sequence on New 12 months’s Day and host Claudia Winkleman has teased a significant twist

Claudia Winkleman has revealed particulars in regards to the forthcoming sequence of The Traitors, and there is a large twist awaiting BBC audiences.

The cherished presenter is getting ready to welcome 22 recent contestants to the Scottish Highlands for the fourth instalment of the gameshow, launching on January 1st, 2026.

Her newest batch of Traitors and Faithfuls can be competing for a gleaming prize fund of as much as £120,000. Following the format of earlier seasons, the competition begins with Claudia deciding on her Traitors.

The remaining contributors should then work to unmask the villains and remove them from the competitors earlier than the finale, stories Wales On-line.

Ought to they triumph, the surviving Devoted contestants declare the financial reward. Nonetheless, ought to they falter, the Traitors get the prospect to grab the complete jackpot.

Previous to the recent episodes, presenter Claudia has hinted at a big twist.

Discussing what audiences can anticipate with the BBC, she revealed: “All I’ll say is there’s one thing new and what occurs on this sequence is really extraordinary with moments that made me gasp.

“I am unable to anticipate folks to see it. The producers have the best minds on earth.”

Claudia admitted she was unable to elaborate on the twist, confessing: “I would actually like to however I would get into monumental hassle.”

Nonetheless, it is probably the recent shake-up includes the introduction of pink cloaks. Within the newest teaser, Claudia may very well be heard declaring: “It is just a little bit completely different this yr,” while a Traitor sporting a crimson cloak made an look – a stark distinction from the normal inexperienced cloak.

Viewers have already begun speculating in regards to the significance of this recent apparel, with many theorising it might belong to a completely new ‘breed of Traitor’ who’ve new powers within the sport.

However all we all know for now’s that the twist was sufficient to impress Claudia.

The primary episode of season 4 will broadcast on BBC One at 8pm on New 12 months’s Day (Thursday, January 1st). The follow-up episode is ready to air on the similar time on Friday, January 2nd, while the third episode can be proven on Saturday, January third at 7.45pm.

Followers also can anticipate The Traitors: Uncloaked podcast, introduced by Ed Gamble, which is able to start on BBC Two following the primary programme on January 1st at 9.05pm.

The programme will then switch to BBC One for the remaining episodes of the 12-part gameshow.

The Traitors begins on New 12 months’s Day at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer.