The much-loved game of betrayal is back for another season on BBC One, where a new group of 22 strangers will take on some truly epic challenges in The Traitors.

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The missions in season 2 have been teased by Claudia Winkleman, praising the producers for the new games that have been introduced.

She said: "The missions are incredibly important as it is a chance for the contestants to switch off from strategising and plotting. They get fresh air, they run around, they work as a team. The scale this year is beyond."

The missions the players will face are the most important parts of the game, as that is when they can build up a huge cash prize which just one or a few players will get their hands on at the end of the competition.

So, how much exactly can be won? Read on to find out more.

How much is The Traitors prize fund?

The BBC has confirmed that the contestants have the chance to win up to £120,000.

Each episode, viewers will be able to see how much the players have added to the prize fund and, of course, at the end of the show it will be revealed just how much money is at stake.

When is The Traitors on TV?

The cast of The Traitors season 2 with three hooded figures and Claudia Winkleman in the middle
The Traitors season 2 cast. BBC/Studio Lambert/Mark Mainz BBC/Studio Lambert/Mark Mainz

The Traitors begins on Wednesday 3rd January on BBC One and iPlayer from 9pm.

Episode 2 and 3 will become available on iPlayer immediately afterwards.

The show will continue to air on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights.

The Traitors season 2 starts on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Wednesday 3rd January 2024. The Traitors season 1 is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

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Katelyn MensahEntertainment and Factual Writer

Katelyn Mensah is the Entertainment and Factual Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.

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