Last year, the star-studded “Traitors” cast descended upon a Scottish castle to “murder” and banish each other for money as they filmed Season 3. Now, the season fans have been waiting for is here.
The hit Peacock reality competition series returned Jan. 9 for its newest season, with 21 famous faces, and possibly a few more, battling to be the last “Faithful” or “Traitor” standing.
On June 5, 2024, host Alan Cumming revealed exclusively on TODAY the names of the Season 3 contestants while he sat next to a blazing fire presumably in the Scottish castle where the show is filmed.
“The new season of ‘The Traitors’ cast is unlocked at last,” he said mischievously before unfolding a parchment similar to the ones the contestants receive. After reading the list, he labeled Season 3, “the most treacherous season yet.”
So which celebrities were tapped for Season 3? Well, a few “Survivor” legends, some fan-favorite “Real Housewives” stars, a British royal and one of Britney Spears’ exes made the cut.
See the full cast below and find out if they are Faithfuls or Traitors.
Who are the ‘Traitors’ Season 3 contestants?
Rob Mariano
Where you know him from: “Survivor,” “The Amazing Race” and “Deal or No Deal Island”
Rob “Boston Rob” Mariano, also known as the “Godfather” of “Survivor,” is known equally for his love of the Boston Red Sox and his aggressive style of gameplay. He debuted on “Survivor” in 2002 and went on to compete four more times, including on “Survivor: All-Stars,” where he placed in second behind his wife, Amber Brkich, and “Survivor: Redemption Island,” which he won. He also competed on “The Amazing Race” with Brkich and the inaugural season of “Deal or No Deal Island” in 2024.
Dorinda Medley
Where you know her from: “The Real Housewives of New York City”
Dorinda Medley just wants to make it nice. Medley joined the cast of “The Real Housewives of New York City” in 2015 for Season 7. She stayed on the show through Season 12, where she made an impression for her one-liners and breakdowns. The Blue Stone Manor owner also appeared on “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip,” notably alongside “Traitors” alum Phaedra Parks.
Chrishell Stause
Where you know her from: “Selling Sunset”
Chrishell Stause rose to fame with the cast of “Selling Sunset,” which follows the lives of a luxury real estate firm in L.A. She’s continued to appear on the show through Season 8. The show has followed Stause’s personal life, including her relationships with “This Is Us” actor Justin Hartley, co-star Jason Oppenheim and her marriage to Australian musician G Flip.
Britney Haynes
Where you know her from: “Big Brother”
Britney Haynes has played “Big Brother” twice and is often remembered for her wit and snarky commentary in Seasons 12 and 14. While she’s never won, she helped evict major social threat — and now “Traitors” co-star — Danielle Reyes in 2023’s spinoff “Big Brother Reindeer Games,” meaning she entered the castle at risk of a lingering feud.
Danielle Reyes
Where you know her from: “Big Brother”
Danielle Reyes is known as one of the best “Big Brother” players to never win. Reyes appeared on the show’s third season in 2002, where she finished in second. She returned for the show’s “All-Stars” Season 7, finishing in sixth, before taking a 17-year hiatus from the reality competition show. Reyes came out of retirement last year to compete on the holiday spinoff “Big Brother Reindeer Games” and was taken out in seventh place after Britney Haynes betrayed her.
Bob the Drag Queen
Where you know him from: “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
Bob the Drag Queen memorably won Season 8 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and is known for comedy. He went on to release music, co-host HBO’s “We’re Here,” act in a play and write a book, “Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert,” set to publish in March 2025.
Wells Adams
Where you know him from: “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise”
Wells Adams first rose to prominence for appearing on Season 12 of “The Bachelorette.” He went on to star on “Bachelor in Paradise” Season 3. Although he didn’t find love, he became the show’s new bartender the following season, a role he holds today. As for his love life, Adams caught the eye of “Modern Family” star Sarah Hyland, and the pair tied the knot in 2022.
Chanel Ayan
Where you know her from: “The Real Housewives of Dubai”
Chanel Ayan has been on “The Real Housewives of Dubai” since the spinoff premiered in 2022. She’s modeled for major fashion houses including Dior, Chanel and more and founded her own beauty lines. Ayan is known for her memorable outfits, her ability to throw shade and her business acumen.
Gabby Windey
Where you know her from: “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette”
Gabby Windey — or “Gaggy” as she’s known to some of her fans — first appeared on Season 26 of “The Bachelor” before she became one of two co-leads for “The Bachelorette” Season 19. How did those romantic endeavors turn out? Well, as she told fellow “Traitors” star Jeremy Collins, she identifies as a lesbian now. Windey is currently dating comedian Robby Hoffman.
Dylan Efron
Where you know him from: “Down to Earth with Zac Efron”
Dylan Efron is the younger brother of actor Zac Efron. They also share two much younger half-siblings, Olivia and Henry, who often make an appearance on the Efron brothers’ Instagrams.
Tony Vlachos
Where you know him from: “Survivor”
Tony Vlachos is a “Survivor” alum known for dominant social strategy and a cutthroat approach. He is the first man to win the game twice (second ever behind Sandra Diaz-Twine). Vlachos notably won the show’s first all-winners season, Season 40, “Survivor: Winners at War.” Just don’t try and speak llama to him.
Jeremy Collins
Where you know him from: “Survivor”
Jeremy Collins rounds out the third “Survivor” alum to have competed on Season 40, “Winners at War,” in 2020. Collins first competed on Season 29 alongside his wife, Val, and won when he returned for Season 31. It’s important to note that Collins and Vlachos were both in the final 10 of “Winners at War,” before Collins was blindsided. While Vlachos won the season, Collins did not vote for him at the final tribal.
Dolores Catania
Where you know her from: “The Real Housewives of New Jersey”
Dolores Catania, a “Real Housewives of New Jersey” veteran, stands on business. Catania has been on the show since Season 7, weathering the storm that was Season 13 amid a brutal feud among the cast, including Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga. Given her background as a corrections officer, Catania is tough and isn’t afraid to speak her mind.
Robyn Dixon
Where you know her from: “The Real Housewives of Potomac”
Robyn Dixon appeared on “The Real Housewives of Potomac” for eight seasons, including its first. She said in 2024 that she was “fired, for lack of better words,” from the Maryland-set spinoff … but not before she and “green-eyed bandit” castmate Gizelle Bryant teamed up for their “Reasonably Shady” podcast.
Bob Harper
Where you know him from: “The Biggest Loser”
Bob Harper is known for his role as a personal trainer on “The Biggest Loser” for more than a decade. In 2017, he suffered a heart attack at the gym and has spoken out about how he’s changed his diet and fitness routine to preserve his health.
Ciara Miller
Where you know her from: “Summer House”
Ciara Miller is known for appearing on “Summer House,” starting in 2021’s Season 5. Miller, a travel nurse and model by profession, has dealt with relationship woes with co-stars Austen Kroll and West Wilson, but now aims to keep her dating life under wraps — a perfect skill for the “Traitors” castle!
Lord Ivar Mountbatten
Where you know him from: British royal
Lord Ivar Mountbatten is a lesser known British royal when it comes to the official family tree. His father was Prince Philip’s cousin, making him King Charles III’s second cousin. Mountbatten is best known for making headlines when he married James Coyle in 2018, marking the British royal family’s first same-sex wedding.
Carolyn Wiger
Where you know her from: “Survivor”
Carolyn Wiger is part of the “new era” of “Survivor” players, having competed on the show after the landmark Season 40. Wiger was cast on Season 44 and is remembered for her big personality, at-times chaotic energy and savvy social game. Her strong three-person alliance landed her at the final tribal, where she finished in third place.
Sam Asghari
Where you know him from: Model and actor
Sam Asghari is an actor and model who has appeared in projects like “Hacks” and “Dollface.” He also appeared in Britney Spears’ 2016 music video “Slumber Party,” and he was married to the pop icon from 2022 to 2024.
Tom Sandoval
Where you know him from: “Vanderpump Rules”
Tom Sandoval of “Vanderpump Rules” might be most famous for something that happened off the screen, rather than on. In 2023, Sandoval and his longtime partner Ariana Madix broke up after nine years together amid rumors that he cheated on her with their co-star Raquel Leviss. Some of the fallout from the scandal was filmed, and the whole affair has since been dubbed “Scandoval” for the history books. (Important note for the dynamics within the “Traitors” castle: Chrishell Stause considers Madix a friend.)
Nikki Garcia
Where you know her from: Former professional wrestler
Nikki Garcia is a former WWE star and one-half of the Bella Twins duo, alongside her twin sister, Brie. After retiring from wrestling, she let go of the “Bella” surname and embraced her birth name. The sisters now host a podcast, “The Nikki & Brie Show.”
Who are the Faithfuls, and who are the Traitors?
In the first episode of Season 3, Cumming picked three traitors to betray the rest of the group and try to survive until the final Round Table. Cumming picked Carolyn, Danielle and Bob the Drag Queen. The rest of the group became Faithfuls.
But three more people entered the game at the end of Episode 1: Rob Mariano and two previously unannounced contestants, Wes Bergmann of “The Challenge” and “Big Brother’s” Derrick Levasseur. Wes and Derrick were dubbed Faithfuls, while Rob was given the special job of joining the Traitors.
Wes Bergmann
Where you know him from: “The Challenge” and “House of Villains”
Wes Bergmann is a “Challenge” staple, having appeared in 14 seasons. His reality TV debut came in 2005 on “The Real World: Austin” and he went on to thrive in the competitive game environment of MTV’s “The Challenge.” He’s won three times and was a finalist in several more.
Derrick Levasseur
Where you know him from: “Big Brother”
Another “Big Brother” legend, Derrick Levasseur won Season 16 of the game show after forming a majority alliance that included Ariana Grande’s brother, Frankie. The private investigator and former police officer has also participated in several Investigation Discovery shows, including “Is O.J. Innocent?”
The Traitors are…
- Danielle Reyes
- Carolyn Wiger
- Bob the Drag Queen
- Rob Mariano
The Faithfuls are…
- Dorinda Medley
- Chrishell Stause
- Britney Haynes
- Wells Adams
- Chanel Ayan
- Gabby Windey
- Dylan Efron
- Tony Vlachos
- Jeremy Collins
- Dolores Catania
- Robyn Dixon
- Bob Harper
- Ciara Miller
- Lord Ivar Mountbatten
- Sam Asghari
- Tom Sandoval
- Nikki Garcia
- Wes Bergmann
- Derrick Levasseur
Who’s been eliminated from the game?
🚨Warning: Spoilers ahead for Season 3 of “The Traitors” so far!
Episode 2
Murdered: Dorinda Medley
Banished: Wells Adams
Episode 3
Murdered: Chanel Ayan
Banished: Tony Vlachos
Episode 4
Murdered: Jeremy Collins
Banished: Bob the Drag Queen
Episode 5
Murdered: Robyn Dixon
Banished: Nikki Garcia
What is ‘The Traitors’?
On the reality game show — which has versions in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and more countries around the world — the Faithfuls and the Traitors compete together in missions to earn money for the group prize fund. In between missions, the Faithfuls try to determine the identity of the Traitors and vote to banish them at the Round Table. Meanwhile, the Traitors meet in secret at a turret every night to discuss which Faithful to “murder” and eliminate from the game. Every player is hoping to make it to the end and collect the cash prize.
Since launching in the U.S., “The Traitors” has become a phenomenon and constantly trended on social media platforms during its second season.
In Season 1, “Survivor” alum Cirie Fields successfully deceived the other contestants while playing alongside fellow celebrities and a group of reality television fans. She left the show as the sole winner of $250,000.
Last season, fans watched Traitors Dan Gheesling (“Big Brother”), Parvati Shallow (“Survivor”) and Phaedra Parks (“The Real Housewives of Atlanta”) fail to outlast the Faithfuls. “The Challenge” stars Chris “CT” Tamburello and Trishelle Cannatella were crowned the winners and split $208,100.
