The treacherous game of deception is back, as The Traitors US season four premiered on Peacock with a fresh batch of celebrities and reality TV veterans vying for a $250,000 prize fund. Hosted by the inimitable Alan Cumming, the series filmed in Scotland and began streaming its first three episodes on 8 January 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. New episodes continue to air every Thursday night, building towards the finale and reunion special scheduled for 26 February 2026.
The Game and The Twists
As in previous seasons, the 23 contestants are divided into secret factions: the Faithful and the Traitors. The Faithful must work together to identify and banish the hidden Traitors, while the Traitors covertly 'murder' Faithful players one by one. The ultimate prize hinges on the final showdown: if all Traitors are banished, the remaining Faithful share the money, but if any Traitor survives, they steal the entire sum.
This season introduced a major new twist: the Secret Traitor. This player, unaware of the other Traitors' identities, was tasked with creating a hit list for the murders, adding a fresh layer of paranoia and strategy to the already tense castle atmosphere.
Cast Fates: Murders, Banishments, and Reveals
The season has already seen significant action, with several high-profile eliminations. Donna Kelce, mother of NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce, was the first major shock. Initially presented as a Faithful, she was banished in a surprise morning roundtable in episode three, dramatically revealing herself as the Secret Traitor upon her exit.
The Traitors' ranks include formidable players. Former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna and Real Housewives of Potomac alum Candiace Dillard Bassett were both revealed to be Traitors. They were joined by Rob Rausch, known as the villain from Love Island USA season six.
The murder spree has been relentless. Big Brother winner Ian Terry was the first murder victim in episode two, deemed a strategic threat. Survivor alum Rob Cesternino was next, killed in episode three after correctly theorising the Traitors were operating in plain sight. Real Housewives of Dubai star Caroline Stanbury was murdered at the start of episode four for "talking too much," and drag queen superstar Monet X Change met her end in episode five after growing suspicious of Lisa Rinna.
Notable Banishments and Remaining Players
The round table has been equally brutal. Real Housewives of Atlanta's Porsha Williams was the first banished in episode one following confusing statements where she claimed, "I killed Ian." Big Brother veteran Tiffany Mitchell was voted out in episode four after alienating too many Faithfuls. Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport was banished in episode five after a fiery confrontation with fellow contestant Colton Underwood.
The castle still houses a diverse mix of personalities fighting for survival. The remaining cast includes Olympic figure skaters Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski, singer Eric Nam, Top Chef host Kristen Kish, Love Island presenter Maura Higgins, and comedian Ron Funches. Also in the mix are Survivor winners Natalie Anderson and Yamil 'Yam Yam' Arocho, Dancing with the Stars pro Mark Ballas, actor Stephen Colletti, and The Bachelor's Colton Underwood. Real Housewives of New York City alum Dorinda Medley, who was famously the first murder in season three, returns for another attempt at the prize.
With new episodes dropping weekly on Peacock, the battle between trust and betrayal is far from over, promising more shocking reveals and strategic backstabs as the players edge closer to the lucrative finale.
