The Traitors season 3: Release date and latest news
The iconic show will be back with a bang in 2025.
With Christmas over and done with, and the days still getting dark early, January isn't always the most fun time of year - thankfully, this year as with last, we've got the return of The Traitors to brighten up those evenings.
The ultimate game of deception is about to return for its highly anticipated third season, with the first episode airing on New Year's Day, and introducing us to a brand new set of contestants.
They will all be heading into the castle, ready for host Claudia Winkleman to tell them which of them will be Faithfuls, and who will be Traitors.
While season 1 was won by a group of Faithfuls, season 2 saw Harry Clark take home the full prize pot. But who will emerge victorious this time around? We'll just have to wait and see!
With the next instalment just around the corner, read on for everything you need to know about The Traitors season 3.
The Traitors season 3 release date
The Traitors season 3 will begin on Wednesday 1st January 2025 at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
This is exactly one year after season 2 began – but will there be just as much chaos this time round?
Episodes will air on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights, with each new episode airing at 9pm.
Keep an eye on our The Traitors release schedule for more information as it comes.
What time is The Traitors on TV?
The first episode of The Traitors season 3 will air on Wednesday 1st January at 8pm on BBC One.
The following episode will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer immediately after, followed by the above release schedule.
What to expect from The Traitors season 3
There is a big new twist this year on The Traitors, but host Claudia Winkleman is remaining tight-lipped on what exactly that entails.
"The new contestants can watch previous series, but that doesn't mean it will necessarily help them... how can it?" Winkleman said in a recent interview. "Every series has a whole new bunch of players, with different minds, and different interpretations of the game.
"And like any good murder mystery, the plot is always full of twists and turns. There’s one twist this year which will hopefully have viewers on the edge of their seat."
Winkleman also spoke about what fans can expect from the missions in season 3, saying they are "really, really exciting".
"I love the missions and I really hope that people love them," she said. "They keep getting bigger and better, and this year have more stakes in the bigger picture of the game than ever before."
Is there a trailer for The Traitors season 3?
There is! You can watch the full trailer for season 3 below, which teases a return to the castle without giving anything away.
The Traitors season 3 will start airing at 8pm on 1st January 2025 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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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.
