The Traitors viewers all have the same 'sad' complaint about BBC show: 'Didn't want this to happen'
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The Traitors UK viewers have blasted the show after spotting 'secret influencers' among this year's cast - and believe it's the reason they're acting 'meaner' than usual. The hit BBC show fronted by Claudia Winkleman has returned for a third season - but viewers quickly noted that several changes had been made.
![[Maia's sister Armani is also building an online presence and has even released her first single]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/10/14/93957283-14270597-image-a-42_1736520524098.jpg)
The series has in the past been praised for including 'real people' from everyday walks of life, with many taking time off work to take part. But after TikTok detectives got to work, they realised that several of this year's contestants seemed familiar, due to their already large followings online.
![[Livi Dean is a model and beautician with a large following on Instagram]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/10/14/93957285-14270597-image-a-45_1736520566394.jpg)
Contestants such as Maia, Armani and Livi appeared to have large followings on social media prior to episodes airing. It's also been noted that this year's series has been 'meaner' than usual, with contestants Leanne, Livi, Tyler and Leon being accused of forming a 'clique' and ganging up on other cast members.
![[Francesca, 44, from East Sussex, already had a large following on Instagram for her interior design account]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/10/14/93960811-14270597-Francesca_44_from_East_Sussex_already_had_a_large_following_on_I-a-56_1736520772809.jpg)
One user wrote on X, formerly Twitter: 'Is it just me, or is this season of traitors basically a popularity contest and the ‘clique’ are high school mean girls… there is zero logic.'. On TikTok, pop culture expert @indigoreports pointed out all the 'secret influencers' in the show.
![[On TikTok, pop culture expert @indigoreports pointed out all the 'secret influencers' in the show]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/10/14/93960789-14270597-image-a-55_1736520709620.jpg)
The Traitors viewers have blasted the show after spotting 'secret influencers' among this year's cast. Pictured: Contestant Maia Gouveaix on her Instagram account. Maia's sister Armani is also building an online presence and has even released her first single.
![[Tyler, who was banished in last night's episode, has gained several million views for his 'relatable' content on TikTok]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/10/14/93960813-14270597-image-a-47_1736520677151.jpg)
