After a long wait, 'The Traitors' Season 4 has finally premiered, and here's when the next episode comes out, cast, twists and more.
The mind games are officially back with the new season of The Traitors premiering its fourth season in January 2026. Needless to say, it has already ignited fan theories, suspicions, and late-night debates about what might happen next. As new alliances emerge, there are already signs of major distrust and conflict, making viewers eager to know more. Amid the heightened tension, here's everything you might want to know about the release schedule, cast and twists of The Traitors Season 4.
The next episode of The Traitors Season 4 will air on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, on BBC One. Simultaneously, the episode would stream on BBC iPlayer. The show will continue to run on its midweek split, as the stakes are higher this time, with secrets on the verge of being revealed. The episodes would begin airing at 8:00 p.m. (UK time). Meanwhile, the BBC has confirmed that the schedule will remain the same, although viewers have been advised to keep an eye on the schedule as the specials or finale approach.
For those unaware, The Traitors Season 4 consists of four seasons and 12 episodes, which would give fans a longer run than the recent celebrity edition with just nine episodes. Moreover, the previous seasons 1-3 are also available to stream on iPlayer for those who want to catch up or revisit iconic betrayals.
The UK version of The Traitors Season 4 continues to blend everyday contestants with sharp instincts and tease about a major plot change in the new season. In the new season, a mysterious "Secret Traitor" will be introduced, whose identity is set to shake up the game. Additionally, it promises an unseen puppet master, which has already fueled speculation about its identity. Yet, the makers have made it clear that things would not be as easy as they seem in the new season.
Meanwhile, The Traitors Season 4 brings a set of carefully selected 22 contestants, each of whom would enter the pause with what to expect. The cast would include Harriet, Stephen, Judy, Ross, Ellie, Netty, Fiona, Jessie, Rachel, Amanda, Hugo, Jade, Sam, Adam, Reece, Maz, Faraaz, Roxy, Matthew, Jack, Ben, and James, among others. Needless to say, the arrival at Ardross Castle marks the official beginning of a new season based around secrecy, strategy, and evolving alliances.
The Traitors is a social deduction competition inspired by the classic "Mafia" gameplay. In the show, contestants are divided into two groups: The Traitors, who meet in secret to "murder" a player each night, and the Faithful, who must find out and remove tha Traitors before it is too late. This time, the contestants would be competing to win a whopping 120,000 pounds. The show is filmed at a Scottish castle with Claudia Winkleman returning as the host adding the same fun and zeal to the season.
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