Claudia Winkleman Previews Dramatic New Series of 'The Traitors'

Claudia Winkleman has teased dramatic moments and significant changes in the upcoming third series of 'The Traitors,' set to premiere on New Year's Day. The reality show, which has seen substantial success in the UK and abroad, features contestants engaging in strategic gameplay to win a cash prize, with the latest season promising unexpected twists. Despite initial hesitations about continuing the series, Winkleman is now fully invested, sharing that the intensity of the show left her and the crew visibly shaken. The format, based on the Dutch show 'De Verraders,' has also been adapted in the U.S. with Alan Cumming, leading to a friendly rivalry between the two hosts. Winkleman, who initially turned down the hosting role due to family commitments, changed her mind after becoming captivated by the original Dutch series. Both the UK and U.S. versions are filmed at the same Scottish Highlands castle, which adds to the hosts' territorial feelings about the show.