Ready for a breath of fresh blood? Alan Cumming is back in costume and ready for a new season. « Traitors"» , but don't expect to see any Real Housewives, Love Island contestants, or former Survivor contestants this time around. He's opening the castle doors to regular Americans, meaning a group of average people are about to get a crash course in betrayal, deception, and reality TV drama. "Traitors: The New Blood" is approaching, and Alan's castle may never be the same again.
The series "Traitors: New Blood" will premiere in an extended two-hour format.
It's safe to say that the excitement surrounding Season 4 of "Traitors" has finally died down. Rob Rausch's betrayal of Maura Higgins is already yesterday's news. Now it's the turn of ordinary people to step into the spotlight, and who knows? Perhaps the world is about to be introduced to reality TV legends.
«"I'd like to officially invite you to Traitors: New Blood, a brand new season of betrayal and deceit where I open the doors of my castle to everyday Americans," Alan teased in a new video posted to Instagram.
«"By order of the Traitors, we ask you to come to us," he added.
NBC has been drumming up interest in this civilian-only season for months. According to the network's press release, they received over 60,000 applications from people eager for their chance to play the game. Somehow, they managed to select 22 lucky participants, who will debut on the reality show this fall.
Unlike the main season of "Traitors," "New Blood" will air in primetime on NBC. The two-hour premiere will take place on September 17, and the following day, the series will stream on Peacock for those unable to watch it live.
You can watch it however you want, but whatever you do, just don't miss it. If celebrity-driven seasons have already given us broken hearts, stunning betrayals, and Emmy-winning reality shows, imagine what ordinary people with nothing to lose will do in this castle.
"Traitors: New Blood" premieres September 17 at 8/7c on NBC. It will be available to stream on Peacock the following day.
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