BBC The Traitors' biggest secrets laid bare - including how much contestants are paid
Share:
As the much-anticipated return of BBC1's reality sensation The Traitors looms, viewers are perched on tenterhooks, bracing themselves for another rollercoaster ride of unexpected plot twists, suspicion, double-crossing, remorse and treachery. In this captivating whodunit series, helmed by Claudia Winkleman, teams of 'Faithfuls' and 'Traitors' go head-to-head in a bid to bag a cash jackpot of up to £120,000. However, after the previous two seasons, sharp-eyed fans have been left mulling over some burning queries.
Does Claudia truly handpick the Traitors? Do the participants genuinely bunk down in that majestic Scottish fortress? Are they permitted to take a breather for a quick smoke? We shed light on these mysteries and more. While participants aren't officially remunerated, they do need to take a leave of absence from their jobs, which equates to a loss of earnings. To ensure they're not out of pocket, they're given a daily allowance of roughly £100.
One absolute no-no is any form of contact with the outside world. If the Faithful and Traitors had access to their mobiles or the internet, they could potentially dig up information on each other and gain an unfair upper hand. In certain instances, even the TV remote controls in their hotel rooms are seized.
Hate to bust your bubble, but it turns out that the reality behind The Traitors is far less glamorous than it appears on telly. Ivan from the first series took to social media to spill a juicy behind-the-scenes secret: "I'm sorry guys, it's time to come clean and leak something shocking about The Traitors. It pains me to tell you, but that breakfast is REALLY DRY AND NOT VERY NICE.".
