The Traitors Season 4: Full Cast, Release Date, and What to Expect from the Next Betrayal

Get ready for a new season of deceit and drama. Peacock's hit competition series, *The Traitors*, is officially returning for its fourth season, with the first three episodes set to premiere on Thursday, January 8 at 9 p.m. ET, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Hosted once again by the impeccably dressed Alan Cumming, the show brings together a group of celebrities at a remote Scottish castle to play the ultimate game of psychological warfare. The goal: for the "Faithfuls" to identify and banish the secret "Traitors" in their midst. If any Traitors make it to the end, they steal the entire prize pot.

This season’s cast is a who's who of reality television royalty. The lineup includes **2** veterans from *Big Brother*, **3** iconic alums from *Survivor*, and a formidable contingent of **5** stars from the *Real Housewives* franchise. They're joined by Olympians, actors, and even Donna Kelce, mother of NFL star Travis Kelce.

The full cast list of 23 contestants includes:

• **From *The Real Housewives*:** Lisa Rinna, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Caroline Stanbury, Porsha Williams, and returning player Dorinda Medley. • **From *Survivor*:** Natalie Anderson, Rob Cesternino, and Yamil “Yam Yam” Arocho. • **From *Big Brother*:** Ian Terry and Tiffany Mitchell. • **Also starring:** Colton Underwood (*The Bachelor*), singer Eric Nam, Olympic skaters Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski, comedian Ron Funches, actor Michael Rapaport, and many more.

A trailer released in December teases a season filled with paranoia and backstabbing. Lisa Rinna appears to be an early villain, with one contestant saying, "Lisa would run her grandmother down." In a lighter moment, comedian Ron Funches reveals his own strategy: "I am mostly looking forward to chatting and snacking."

Following the three-episode premiere on Jan. 8, two new episodes will stream on Jan. 15, with subsequent episodes dropping weekly on Peacock.

**PRISM Insight:** *The Traitors* is solidifying its role as the Reality TV Olympics, creating a cross-franchise metagame where a player's reputation from *Survivor* or *Big Brother* becomes their biggest asset or liability. The show isn't just casting stars; it's importing entire strategic histories and fan expectations, turning each season into a clash of reality TV universes.