Pikes Pick: Lying, scheming reality competition ‘Traitors’ is back
Jan 26, 2026
My favorite backstabbing, lying and conniving group of reality TV game players is back. A new season of “The Traitors,” hosted by the comedic fashionista Alan Cumming, is now streaming every week on Peacock. Once again, the cast features reality show participants and public figures, including Do
nna Kelce, Colton Underwood, Michael Rappaport, Lisa Rinna and Rob Cesternino.
It’s all set at Ardross Castle, a spectacular 19th-century baronial estate located in the Scottish Highlands. We get to see the highlands in all its glory, as competitors complete tasks to earn money toward the potential $250,000 jackpot. And then they return to the castle, where they spend most of their time conspiring and trying to ferret out the traitors, before participating in a cut-throat round table, where friends often go after friends.
– Jennifer Mulson, The Gazette
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