The Contestants For The Traitors Series 2 Have Finally Been Revealed
22 contestants have travelled to the Scottish Highlands in the hope of winning up to £120,000
It might be January, arguably the worst month of the year, but not all hope is lost. The highly anticipated second series of The Traitors is right around the corner – in fact, it begins airing tomorrow night!
The runaway hit reality series hasn’t been seen on UK screens since December 2022, and fans have been hungry for another iteration since the gripping finale saw faithfuls Meryl Williams, Aaron Evans and Hannah Byczkowski succeed in taking home a cash prize of £101,050.
Now, with only 24 hours to go, the BBC have finally unveiled a full list of the contestants taking part in The Traitors series two. Let’s take a look at the 22 hopefuls stepping up to the plate in the hope of winning up to £120,000.
Andrew
Andrew says that when playing a game, he's quite a good liar, which might come in handy.
Age: 45
Job title: Insurance Broker
Location: Talbot Green
Anthony
Anthony thinks that his ability to keep his emotions in check will put him ahead of the rest.
Age: 45
Job title: Chess Coach
Location: Birmingham
Ash
Ash thinks the best way for her to win is to be a Traitor.
Age: 45
Job title: Events Coordinator
Location: London
Aubrey
Aubrey's game plan is to get on with the other contestants and try to befriend everyone.
Age: 67
Job title: Retired Shop Owner
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Brian
Brian would like to take his girlfriend and her family away on holiday if he wins big.
Age: 33
Job title: Photographer
Location: Glasgow
Charlie
Charlie loves to analyse people and their behaviour, and is excited to figure everyone out.
Age: 34
Job title: Mental Health Area Manager
Location: Bristol
Charlotte
Charlotte would prefer to be a Traitor, or at least she wants to try and catch one.
Age: 32
Job title: Recruitment Manager
Location: Warwickshire
Diane
Diane doesn't know if she could "stab all her mates in the back" like Wilf had to.
Age: 63
Job title: Retired Teacher
Location: Lancashire
Evie
Evie thinks she'd make a good Traitor because she looks like such a Faithful.
Age: 29
Job title: Veterinary Nurse
Location: Inverness
Harry
Harry's mum says he's the "clumsiest but smartest guy she’s ever met".
Age: 22
Job title: British Army Engineer
Location: Slough
Jasmine
Jasmine thinks she's quite good at reading people and says she's very intuitive.
Age: 26
Job title: Sales Executive
Location: London
Jaz
Jaz thinks forming a clique of the strongest and most influential people is the key to success on the show.
Age: 30
Job title: National Account Manager
Location: Manchester
Jonny
Jonny feels his "black and white" approach to thinking might help him out in the game.
Age: 31
Job title: Ex-Military
Location: Bedfordshire
Kyra
Kyra believes her love in games, puzzles and riddles will see her through the competition.
Age: 21
Job title: Apprentice Economist
Location: Kent
Meg
Meg thinks she'll have everyone laughing with her penchant for bursting into song.
Age: 22
Job title: Illustrator
Location: Herefordshire
Miles
Miles thinks series one's Amanda played a sophisticated game, and hopes to follow in her path.
Age: 36
Job title: Veterinary Nurse
Location: Birmingham (now lives in Worcestershire)
Mollie
Mollies believes the more friends you have in The Traitors, the better.
Age: 21
Job title: Disability Model
Location: Bristol
Paul
Paul wants to use his comedic skills in the game to help diffuse any tension that might arise.
Age: 36
Job title: Business Manager
Location: Manchester
Ross
Ross is just looking forward to having a break from "social media, [his] phone, work and the rest of it".
Age: 28
Job title: Video Director
Location: Lancashire
Sonja
Sonja wants to channel her late son Dan's fearlessness when it comes to playing the game.
Age: 66
Job title: Volunteer Business Mentor
Location: Lancashire
Tracey
Tracey hopes her spirituality and gut instinct will take her far on the show.
Age: 58
Job title: Sonographer and Clairvoyant
Location: Inverness
Zack
Zack says he's got a massive mouth and can’t really keep anything a secret – which shouldn't be an issue, right?
Age: 27
Job title: Parliamentary Affairs Advisor
Location: London
After the first series concluded, critics hailed The Traitors for its realistic and diverse cast, which seemed to depict a true cross-section of UK society, as opposed to shows like Love Island, for which contestants tend to skew younger and more... image-conscious, shall we say.
This brand new crop of hopefuls have an average age of 37 years old, which is an increase on last year’s average age of 34. In series one, contestant Andrea Addison was the eldest of the bunch, but this year it’s Aubrey who’s 66 years of age. Meanwhile, at just 21 years of age, Kyra and Mollie are the youngest competitors in this series.
However, in an undertaking as unpredictable as The Traitors, age is merely just a number and it could really be anyone’s game!
The Traitors returns on Wednesday 3 January from 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer and episodes 2 and 3 will be available on iPlayer immediately after. The show will air on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights.