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ChrisTine Urspruch

**ChrisTine Urspruch** is a contestant from *Die Verräter/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from RTL:*

**What did you think when you received the request for "The Traitors"?**

I was very curious and thought, "What an exciting format! What will it look like? Who are my fellow players? What will it trigger in me?"

**What was your initial intention: to be a loyal or a traitor?**

I believe I secretly hoped to be a loyal one. I imagined that to be more relaxed. However, you could be appointed as a traitor at any time. That also felt very intriguing in my imagination.

**If you were to be a traitor, what would you do to win the game?**

I would behave very inconspicuously, loyal indeed... Not publicly and vehemently accuse anyone in the group because that would make you suspicious. I would have sleepless nights and would question myself a lot: When would they catch on to me?

**What do you think a loyal person must do to survive the game and expose the traitors?**

They must act very tactically. Behave inconspicuously, follow conversations, and give directions. Sometimes you have to go all in.

**Do you have a tactic or strategy?**

No, I do not. As is often the case in life, I let things come to me and decide how to act then.

**What does your poker face look like?**

I smile...

**Are you a good liar?**

I can tell a lot, and I have found that many people believe me.

**How good are you at recognizing a good liar?**

People can tell me a lot, and I believe many things, but I have noticed that I question some things. If someone gets caught up in their lies, I quickly figure them out.

**What is special about "The Traitors"?**

The format had not been seen on German television before, and I am happy to have been a part of it. It was like a social game that you play with friends at a table on a game night. Only this time, it was real and live, and in 3D. It was a great challenge and experience, and I also pushed my limits during it.

## Game History

 Armoury Visit
 Banishment Vote
 Voted With Group?
 Votes Received

## References

1. ↑ (DE) Die Verräter – Vertraue Niemandem! | RTL — June 20, 2023
Kashindi Maree

**Kashindi Maree** is a Faithful from *The Traitors (Australia)/Season 1*.

Kashindi entered the game determined to win, hiding her profession as a lawyer from the group. However, when fellow Faithful and clairvoyant Chloe Campbell accused her of being a Traitor before her explosive exit, she responded poorly to the allegations, leading the group to suspect her. She found herself under the spotlight as the Faithfuls, out of desperation, decided to target one of the names Chloe had thrown out; Kashindi thought she had little to prove to show she was a a Faithful and unable to articulate her case, leading to her Banishment soon afterwards.

## Profile

*Retrieved from 10 play:*

A Bachelor of Law student, Kash says she’s not someone you can read right away and plans to use that as part of her strategy. She says: “The biggest misconception about me is that I’m rude and I think it’s because I have a resting face. I also like to observe before I talk so that can come off as arrogant or rude but I’m actually very loving and funny”.

Coming from a huge family, she jokes she already lives with Traitors every day and thinks it’ll help her play the game, saying: “Every day is a day of trying to figure out who broke the dishes, who did this and who did that. I live in a house with four rugby players, one singer and one who wants to be a pop star so I have to be competitive. I always want to win and until I’ve won, I don’t feel like I’ve done enough. It’s either win or win. Not win or lose”.

Her background and family life is not something she’ll be revealing anytime soon as her strategy is to go in and leave her life behind, only letting the others know what she wants them to know. But what she will be showing them is her self-control which Kash believes to be the most important skill in being a Traitor.

Kash’s main goal is to win and she is willing to do what it takes to get there, saying: “Loyalty is everything in my life but not in the game. In the game, I don’t owe anyone anything. Nobody helped me get into this game”.

## References

1. ↑ https://10play.com.au/the-traitors/participants/season-1/kashindi/pa221006jiler
Andrea Addison

**Andrea Addison** is a contestant from *The Traitors (UK)/Series 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved from BBC:*

**Name:** Andrea

**Age:** 72

**Job title:** Retired

**Location:** Belgium

**Why did you apply to be on this brand-new reality series? What interested you about the concept?**
A few months ago, I saw the details about a new programme, The Traitors, and I just thought ‘why the hell not?’ It's as simple as that. What interested me about the concept was doing the missions. I don’t mind eliminating anybody and all the rest of it, but it was the idea of doing the missions and challenges that I liked.

**What do you think you will bring to the game?**
Wow, what a question. Well, I'll bring my age and my experience, which does help. I'm a happy person, so I hope to bring that as well, mixed in with the suspicion. I want to give the game a sense of enjoyment, although this may not be what the game is about at all...

**Do you have a game plan?**
No, I thought it was best to see everybody else first. I'm probably the oldest, I could be a little old granny, or I could be less granny-like and more assertive, I don't really know yet. It may be a mix of the two, I don't think I'm going to be totally myself but who knows.

**If you're a Traitor, how will you feel? How good is your poker face?**
My poker face is the best. It can look worried or concerned, not severe, not powerful. I would like to be a Traitor but I’ve realised that probably so does everybody else.

**How good are you spotting a liar?**
I think that's going to depend on the other person, isn't it? Probably far too good. I think I'll assess people, I won’t rush in, but I'll be watching underneath. I think I'm quite a deceptive person, however most people find me warm and friendly.

**How far will you go to win?**
I’m quite driven for the things I want. I'd like to win very much, and I don't mind banishing people at all. Although if I don't win, it’s not the end of the world. I think I've got to live the experience to the max and with the maximum of my ability.

**If you win, what would you do with the prize money?**
I'd jump up and down with joy for a start. I have an aged car, so maybe something new. Since I now live alone, life is tough. So, I think it would give me a feeling that it's not going to be quite so tough for a while. That would be lovely, I'd be able to be a bit more carefree.

## References

1. ↑ The Traitors - Meet the contestants | BBC Media Centre — November 25, 2022
Kjersti Grini

**Kjersti Grini** is a contestant from *Forræder (Norway)/Season 3*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from TV 2:*

With over 200 international matches and 1,003 goals scored, Grini is a real competitive person. The last time she took part in a TV competition, TV 2's "Farmen kjendis" last year, some of her statements caused the minds of many to boil. In "Forræder", she hopes to be able to control her talkativeness.

- I am way too quick to open my mouth, am extroverted and not very patient. I think those are clear disadvantages. I think it would have been wise to be introverted, patient and think more than you talk. Otherwise, I like to relax the rules and take advantage of the opportunities that the game provides.

## References

1. ↑ (NO) Dette er de nye «Forræder»-deltakerne | TV 2 — June 12, 2023

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Dagger

The Dagger as seen in Oi Prodotes.

The **Dagger** is a game power first introduced in *Les Traîtres (France)/Season 1*.

## Mechanics

When obtained, it can be used by its holder to have their vote count twice at the next Round Table. An unused Dagger will expire, and cannot be carried over to the next round or transferred to another contestant.

The Dagger is usually obtained as a potential Armoury reward separate from the Shield, although both have occupied the same Armoury slot on more than one occasion.

## Twists

* **Double Daggers:** First introduced in Episode 10 of *De Verraders (Netherlands)/Season 3*. There were two Daggers up for grabs in the Armoury, instead of the usual one Dagger in a finale episode.
* **Dagger Dinner:** First introduced in Episode 3 of *Forræder (Norway)/Season 2*. Instead of being located in the Armoury like in other versions, the Dagger was obtained through the Dagger Dinner instead. The contestants with Armoury access nominated two others they wished to see win the Dagger. The pair would then choose a box each and play a minigame: one person was allowed to look inside their box and describe its contents (and possibly lie about it), while the other decided if they wished to switch boxes. One of the boxes contained the Dagger; unlike in other versions, it was automatically played at the next Banishment.

## Strategy

Daggers are only usable in the immediate Banishment; hence, most players see no reason not to play them. They have become especially important in the endgame, where the small number of contestants left means that each vote matters. However, there are arguably two reasons why a player might choose not to use the Dagger, especially if the vote is already overwhelmingly leaning towards one contestant being Banished: uncertainty on the vote and fear that a Dagger misplay might draw attention to them, and a possibly implicit admission if the Dagger is used that the holder does not have the Shield as well, and is thus also a possible target for Murder later.

## Trivia

* Daggers have made a difference in vote results thrice across the franchise so far, both times coincidentally determining who would ultimately win:
	+ In *Les Traîtres (France)/Season 1*, the very first Dagger was won in the finale by Elsa Esnoult, who used it in a 3-3 deadlock to send fellow Faithful Bernard Werber home, setting the Traitors on course to win.
	+ In *Les Traîtres (Belgium)/Season 2*, Traitors Manzul Akhmedov and Vanessa Matagne were divided into separate factions trying to vote each other out. During the finale, it was Vanessa's ally Christophe Rochus who won and used the Dagger in another 3-3 deadlock, Banishing Manzul and paving the way for Vanessa to win.
	+ In *Les Traîtres (France)/Season 2*, Juju Fitcats used the Dagger against her ally Norbert Tarayre at the final 4 vote when she could have used it against Gennifer Demey instead, sending him home and ensuring she would be the sole winner.
Daniela Ruah

**Daniela Sofia Korn Ruah** is the host of *Os Traidores*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from SIC:*

Mental games, bluffing, and strategy. That's the challenge that Daniela Ruah will present to the Portuguese in SIC's new program, *Os Traidores*. Filming will begin in March.

"We are very pleased to have Daniela Ruah with us on this program at SIC. Daniela has the talent, energy, professional experience, and the right skills to adapt to the different narrative styles that the format requires in its various phases. She is as excited as we are about this program, which is being successfully produced worldwide," says Daniel Oliveira, General Director of Entertainment at Impresa.

Daniela Ruah states, "I am very happy to accept this challenge from SIC to host *Os Traidores*. It will be a new experience for me, but above all, I am thrilled to be back with the Portuguese audience."

*Os Traidores* is produced by Shine Iberia and is scheduled to premiere in the spring.

## *The Traitors* Career

Daniela was officially announced as the program's host on February 17, 2023. She filmed the program over two weeks in March 2023 before returning to the United States for her other obligations.

## Trivia

* Daniela was one of the hosts for *Eurovision 2018*, which took place in Lisbon, Portugal.

## References

1. ↑ https://sic.pt/sic/daniela-ruah-e-o-novo-rosto-da-sic-e-apresenta-os-traidores
2. ↑ https://www.nit.pt/cultura/televisao/daniela-ruah-vai-apresentar-o-novo-programa-da-sic-os-traidores
3. ↑ https://expresso.pt/revista/culturas/televisao/2023-04-06-Traicao-disse-ela-Daniela-Ruah-traz-nos-jogos-e-misterio-ao-domingo-a-noite-e5702d64
Crystal Mayes

**Crystal Mayes** is a Faithful in *The Traitors Canada/Season 1*.

A nurse with a hobby of beekeeping, Crystal started off quietly in the game, observing other contestants until, at the Second Roundtable, she was called out by Mai Nguyen for her reaction at the Breakfast was seen as an act. Through avoiding being Banished, she decided to be a proactive player and began to voice her opinion and her suspicions to the group, first on Mai, then on two Traitors Mike D'Urzo and Kuzie Mujakachi. This raised her threat level in the game as more people believed her, along with having access to the Armoury where Kuzie won the Shield, leading to Crystal being Murdered and finishing in 14th place.

## Profile

*Retrieved from Bell Media:*

**Crytal Mayes** (she/her)

**Age:** 50

**Hometown:** Saskatoon, Sask.

**Occupation:** Nurse

Crystal Mayes is a 50-year-old nurse from Saskatoon, a mother of three beautiful children, and a passionate beekeeper. As a former farm wife and the youngest of a family of seven, she isn’t one to be afraid to get down and dirty. With her outspoken and inquisitive nature, Crystal is sure to make either a fearsome Faithful or an imposing Traitor in this game.

## Trivia

* Crystal is the oldest contestant to compete on *The Traitors Canada/Season 1*.

## References

1. ↑ The Traitors: Canada - Bell Media | Bell Media — September 18, 2023
MK Kuzilny

**Michael "MK" Kuzilny** is a contestant from *The Traitors (Australia)/Season 1*.

As a criminal defence lawyer and former police officer, MK entered the game planning to lead the Faithful, as he felt he had the skill to detect liars and help catch the Traitors. However, his constant affirmations that he was a Faithful, alongside his abrasive and overbearing personality, meant he was soon Banished in a landslide vote at the Round Table.

## Profile

*Retrieved from 10 play:*

A former police officer and now a criminal lawyer, MK says he knows when someone is guilty or not and can read people within 30 seconds.

He says: “I have been dealing with liars all my life. Criminal law can be a game of deception but you can’t be too soft. You need the heart of a lion, not the heart of a sheep. I’ve got the heart of a lion and in this game, I am there to find the sheep”.

MK says he can make friends with everyone as he works with different people every day from bikies to bankers and believes finding a Traitor will be easy, saying: “I was a cop in some of the toughest districts in Australia for about 10 years, this is going to be chicken feed to some of the things I’ve seen”.

He also has a passion for standing up for people who have made mistakes and won’t back down from a fight. MK says: “I help people who break away from the crowds, I help people who make mistakes. I came to Australia when I was 15 and couldn’t speak a word of English and people don’t like it when you’re a little bit different. I am a one man show, I don’t need the opinion of other people”.

## Game History

 Shield Challenge
 Voted With Group?
 Votes Received

## References

1. ↑ https://10play.com.au/the-traitors/participants/season-1/mk/pa221006cnizy
Nigel Brennan

**Nigel Brennan** is a contestant from *The Traitors (Australia)/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved from 10 play:*

Hiding who you really are in a game like *The Traitors* can be critical and extortion response consultant Nigel will definitely be hiding a major part of his life.

While he is now working as a consultant, Nigel was a photojournalist reporting in different war zones around the world and was held hostage in Somalia for 460 days with a fellow journalist. He was held ransom until his family paid $675,000 USD to release him.

During this time, Nigel knew he had to do anything to survive, and he knows if his fellow players are aware of this experience, they will know he can handle anything thrown at him. He says: “I will not be telling anyone about my history, that would be like suicide. If people worked out I was a hostage negotiator, they would probably find that quite intimidating and not a skill set people would want in the game”.

Admitting he is stubborn like a bull, Nigel is also highly competitive and thinks playing as a Traitor would be a fun side to play for. He says: “I think you have the ability to control the game a little bit more and as The Traitors come together, you create a bit of a pact and work together on who to target”.

## Trivia

* Nigel was the last original Traitor from his season to be Banished. The Traitors won the season, but with recruit Alex Duggan.
* Nigel was originally approached to appear on *Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn*, but had to turn it down as his son was just born. Endemol Shine Australia later forwarded him the application form for *The Traitors*.

## References

1. ↑ https://10play.com.au/the-traitors/participants/season-1/nigel/pa221006gwinc
2. ↑ https://thelatch.com.au/what-is-nigel-from-the-traitors-doing-now
Dirk Strachan-Thornton

**Dirk Strachan-Thornton** is a contestant from *The Traitors (Australia)/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved from 10 play:*

As an executive concierge at hotels in Melbourne, Dirk knows how to read someone quickly to work out what they want. He has looked after everyone from royal families to celebrities and is used to telling white lies to keep his clients happy. He likes to compare himself to a swan saying: “I’m super graceful up top and furiously kicking underneath the water”.

Dirk is also a cabaret performer and actor and believes being the youngest of his siblings has helped him feel comfortable in social circles and find his own way to stand out.

He doesn’t want his fellow players to know he has an acting background, but Dirk is also looking forward to using some of his skills to move him forward in the game. He says: “You have to hide your emotions and feelings and portray something that is not really happening so if I set something up that causes some drama, I can react to it accordingly”.

Dirk thinks he’s good at detecting lies but is excited by the chance to tell some as well saying: “It’s not an everyday situation and while I’m probably going to get lied to and they put their lie level to a three, I’ll raise mine to a five”.

## Trivia

* It was almost revealed in the show that Dirk is a descendant of the Scottish and French royal families. This was going to be featured in the series but was changed at the last minute before filming started. While Dirk did previously work as a hotel concierge, he had not worked in that position for years during the show's filming, and was working as a professional actor.

## References

1. ↑ https://10play.com.au/the-traitors/participants/season-1/dirk/pa221006kelvf
Melissa Best

**Melissa Best** is an Original Traitor in *The Traitors Canada/Season 1*.

Named Melissa B to differentiate between her and Melissa Allder, Melissa B was chosen as an Original Traitor along with Kuzie Mujakachi and Mike D'Urzo. After being chosen as a Traitor and removing the blindfold, her facial expression caused the group to suspect her, in particular Kevin Martin and Mary Wisden, though she avoided being Banished at the First Roundtable due to the drama between Collin Johnson and Donna Hartt. After Collin revealed himself as a Faithful and Nazila Dehghani being Murdered the next day, Melissa B's reaction to her Murder was not fooling anyone, and she finds herself being up for Banishment by many people. Despite her fellow Traitor Kuzie and Mike trying to protect her and throwing Rick Campanelli's name instead, and Mai Nguyen pointing at Crystal Mayes based on her reaction at Breakfast swayed some people, Kuzie and Mike joined the majority to Banished Melissa B from the game.

## Profile

*Retrieved from Bell Media:*

**Melissa Best** (she/her)

**Age:** 35

**Hometown:** St. John’s, Nfld.

**Occupation:** Realtor

Melissa Best is a 35-year-old realtor from St-John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador. This businesswoman and mother of a beautiful four-year-old daughter never shies away from a good challenge. As a former bodybuilder, Melissa knows the meaning of being determined and sticking to a goal. In her spare time, she particularly enjoys podcasting and fitness. With her tenacious and energetic personality, Melissa B. will surely make sure things go her way in this game.

## Game History

 Armoury Visit
 Voted With Group?
 Votes Received

## References

1. ↑ The Traitors: Canada - Bell Media | Bell Media — September 18, 2023
Les Traîtres (Belgium)

**Les Traîtres (Belgium)** (with the subtitle **Seront-Ils Démasqués?**, or *Will They Be Unmasked?* in English) is the second edition of the global franchise *The Traitors* to launch. It is both the debut version of the show outside of the Netherlands, and the first of two Belgian editions to air (the other edition, *De Verraders (Belgium)*, airs in Dutch-speaking Flanders). It has currently aired two full seasons.
Elias Nohra

**Elias Nohra** is a Faithful from *The Traitors (Australia)/Season 2*.

Known as a social media influencer, Elias came into *The Traitors* with a loud personality and blunt opinion, which made him speculate Paeden Bennetts before the first Murder and go to confront him the next day. Paeden revealed that it was a miscommunication from a conversation with Sarah Short about suspecting that Elias could be a Traitor. Elias then cleared the air with Paeden, but not with Sarah at the first Banishment. Before he wrote Sarah's name down, he also pushed for the group to suspect actor Gyton Grantley due to his professional background. This prompted the Traitors to murder him the next day and frame Gyton for it.

## Profile

*Retrieved from 10 play:*

Living a double life between his corporate career and being an influencer, Elias says his friends call him *Hannah Montana*.

Planning to use this to his advantage, Elias says, “I do want to keep a secret that I have a double degree in finance and marketing and corporate strategy. I don’t want anyone to know I’m educated and highly intelligent. I want them to think I’m just a social media influencer who is there to have a good time.”

As a compliance and dispute manager, Elias deals with complaints every day and works to dig out the truth to find out when people are lying.

He says he would love to be a Traitor so he can go in and have some fun but knows there will be a lot of lying involved. But that’s not something he’d shy away from. Elias says, “I am very blunt and direct. I hate beating around the bush and would use that to influence people when I need to.”

## Game History

 Armoury Visit/Shield Mission
 Votes Received
Kyle Cooke

**Kyle Cooke** is a Faithful in *The Traitors (US)/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved from BBC:*

Kyle Cooke, entrepreneur and cast member of Bravo’s hit reality series *Summer House* and *Winter House*, is also the founder of adult beverage brand Loverboy. Since getting his MBA from Babson College, Cooke has founded a number of startups across industry sectors, all designed to complement a wellness-focused lifestyle and a work-hard-play-hard mindset.

## References

1. ↑ The Traitors US - Meet the contestants and find out how to watch on BBC iPlayer, BBC One and BBC Three | BBC Media Centre — January 13, 2023
Marielle Intveld

**Marielle Intveld** is a contestant from *The Traitors (Australia)/Season 1*.

Chosen as one of the four Original Traitors, Marielle was notable for adopting a ruthless approach to the game, Murdering her Faithful allies without qualms when she felt they were too big a threat, and throwing fellow Traitors under the bus to solidify her relationship with others while appearing to be a Faithful. This approach served her well until the end game, when an apparent slip-up about Fi McKay caused erstwhile enemies Kate Williams and Teresa Newton to call a truce and blindside Marielle, with new Traitor recruit Alex Duggan - who Marielle and Nigel Brennan intended to backstab - happily pushing the knife in.

## Profile

*Retrieved from 10 play:*

If there’s anyone who can handle the pressure of a double life, it’s Marielle. Studying a double degree in law and international politics, Marielle is also a bartender, a human rights advocate, a volunteer, and a triathlete.

Growing up in a family who loved to travel, she has seen parts of the world people would dream of and it’s given Marielle a greater understanding of equality and drives her passion to achieve that.

Marielle says: “I’ve always been motivated to see how much I can do with my life, and I don’t believe there’s anything I can’t do. If I leave this game and I’ve given it everything I have and I have truly performed to my highest level, I’ll be satisfied”.

Hoping to use her legal debating skills to defend or stand up for herself, she says if she’s chosen as a Traitor, it might go against her moral code saying: “Being a Faithful aligns with my desire to follow the rules and do the right thing but we’re playing a game. There’s nothing off the cards for me, I’ll do whatever it takes when I get in the game”.

## References

1. ↑ https://10play.com.au/the-traitors/participants/season-1/marielle/pa221006cazwy
Corinne Martell

**Corinne Martell** is a Faithful from *The Traitors (Australia)/Season 2*.

A nurse and cattle station owner, Corinne coming to the Traitors playing an under-the-radar game to detect the Traitors among them. But her gameplay caused Annabel Fidler to suddenly and unexpectedly voice her suspicions to the group thinking that Corinne could be a Traitor instead of Sarah Short. This ultimately swayed the group to narrowly banish her at the first Banishment night, making her the first Banished Faithful of the season.

## Profile

*Retrieved from 10 play:*

While she might be one of the oldest competitors in the game at 61, Corinne doesn’t let anything stop her. She swims, mountain bikes, does cross country running and won’t be slowing down anytime soon.

Corinne is a nurse and a cattle station owner so is used to hard work and slogging it out in difficult situations. She has lived in Arnhem Land and bought cattle stations when she moved to Queensland where she is a grazier, managing stock.

She says, “I think all my experience has given me a resilience and a good bullshit detector. I can relax amongst the chaos but not be chaos myself. I don’t think I’m going to have problems working out who’s not honest.”

Admitting she never loses her cool, Corinne hopes to win the silver so she can semi-retire and travel the country with her kids.

## Game History

 Armoury Visit/Shield Mission
 Voted With Group?
 Votes Received
Förrädarna/Season 1

***Förrädarna Säsong 1*** is the first season of *Förrädarna*. It is broadcast on TV4 every Saturday at 8:00pm, starting from September 2, 2023.

## Background

The Swedish franchise was first announced at MIPTV on 17 April, 2023, though all other details about it were unknown at that point. The first official announcement of the show came on May 14, 2023: it landed on TV4 and would start airing from September 2, 2023, with actor Dragomir Mrsic playing the role of host after initially being invited as a contestant. There would be 18 participants - a mix of celebrities and civilians - and filming was already underway at Häringe Castle. Contestant Lucas Simonsson revealed that the Round Table cost about 4 million Swedish krona to build, while Johanna Nordström revealed that for regular participants, their filming day lasted from around 7:00am to 8:00pm.

The full cast was subsequently revealed on May 31, 2023.

## Unique Characteristics & Twists

* **Celebrities vs. Civilians:** This season adopted a 50-50 cast of celebrities competing against 'civilians' (many of whom have appeared in the media before anyway).
* **Traitors' Ultimatum:** At the end of Episode 6, there was only one Traitor left. They had the option of offering an Ultimatum to a Faithful of their choice, who would either be obliged to accept Recruitment or be Murdered otherwise.

## Contestants

The cast was comprised of 18 Swedes, with a mix of celebrities and 'regular' people.

 **Winner: Traitor**

 **Finalist: Faithful**

 **Banished: Traitor**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

 **Banished: Traitor**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

 **Banished: Traitor**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

## Voting History

1. ↑ Filip and Jenny were tied for the most plurality of votes. They were ineligible to vote again in the tiebreaker, while the other contestants voted to Banish one of them.

## References

1. ↑ ‘The Traitors’: Canada’s Crave Buys U.S., UK & Australian Versions In Rare Finished Tape Deal | Deadline — April 17, 2023
2. ↑ (SV) "Förrädarna" – här är TV4:s nya storsatsning | TV4 — May 14, 2023
3. ↑ (SV) Svindlande summan – så mycket kostar bordet i TV4:s Förrädarna | Nyheter24 — September 14, 2023
4. ↑ (SV) [hhttps://nyheter24.se/noje/tv/1171462-forradarna-deltagaren-avslojar-sa-lange-var-vi-inlasta-pa-rummen-varje-dygn Förrädarna-deltagaren avslöjar: Så länge var vi inlåsta på rummen varje dygn] | Nyheter24 — September 18, 2023
5. ↑ (SV) Här är deltagarna i TV4:s nya Förrädarna | TV4 — May 31, 2023
Les Traîtres (Belgium)/Season 3

***Les Traîtres Saison 3*** is the upcoming third season of *Les Traîtres (Belgium)*.

## Background

Although an official renewal for *Season 3* had not been announced, Sudinfo revealed that casting was underway, with politician Jean-Luc Crucke turning down an offer to join the footsteps of his colleague Denis Ducarme. After DH leaked part of the cast on October 3, 2023, including notable *Koh-Lanta* participant Teheiura Teahui and journalist Thierry Luthers, the rest of the cast was revealed the next day by RTL TVI, including an official cast photo.

## Unique Characteristics & Twists

* **Pre-existing Relationships:** Twin sisters Alice and Aurore Morisse, alongside dating couple Adelina Krasnici and Benjamin Bousquet, were cast on the show together; both pairs were competing as individual contestants.

## Contestants

Adelina Krasnici
 **Active: Faithful**

Alice Morisse
 **Active: Faithful**

Aline Dessine
 **Active: Faithful**

Allan Théo
 **Active: Faithful**

Aurore Morisse
 **Active: Faithful**

Barbara Gandolfi
 **Active: Faithful**

Benjamin Bousquet
 **Active: Faithful**

Benny B
 **Active: Faithful**

Geeeko
 **Active: Faithful**

Nancy Sinatra
 **Active: Faithful**

Patricia Millis
 **Active: Faithful**

Teheiura Teahui
 **Active: Faithful**

Thierry Luthers
 **Active: Faithful**

Toma Nikiforov
 **Active: Faithful**

## Trivia

* This is the first season in the international franchise to cast twins as contestants.

## References

1. ↑ (FR) «Les Traîtres»: Jean-Luc Crucke refuse de participer à la troisième saison du jeu de RTL-TVI, «je ne veux pas aller ‘faire le clown’» | Sudinfo — May 12, 2023
2. ↑ (FR) Barbara Gandolfi, Teheiura, Thierry Luthers…: découvrez le casting fou de la saison 3 des "Traîtres" sur RTL-TVi | DHnet — October 3, 2023
3. ↑ (FR) Benny B, Allan Theo, Teheuira dans "Les Traîtres" de RTL: voici le casting complet et la photo officielle de la saison 3 | RTL — October 4, 2023
John Bercow

**John Simon Bercow** is a contestant from *The Traitors (US)/Season 2*.

## Profile

*Retrieved from NBC:*

If you watched any UK news until 2019, there's a good chance you caught former UK Parliament Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow bellowing, "Order!" at his peers who wouldn't get quiet on the floor. Now retired, he brings with him a reputation for bullying that might not do so well in *The Traitor* mansion.

## Game History

 Shield Wins
 Banishment Vote
 Voted With Group?
 Votes Received

## References

1. ↑ Bennett, Tara (December 21, 2023). Meet the 21 Famous Contestants Taking on The Traitors Season 2. *NBC*. Retrieved on December 22, 2023.
Amanda Clark

**Amanda Clark-Stoner** is a Faithful in *The Traitors (US)/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved from BBC:*

Amanda Clark works as an emergency room nurse with a specialty in emergency medicine and has been working on the front lines during the pandemic. In addition to spending time with her husband and three dogs, she loves solving puzzles, murder mysteries, escape rooms, mazes, and more. Amanda and her husband are currently renovating a farm property with the hopes of homesteading. Her next big plan in life is to have children.

## Post-Game

* It was revealed in-show that Amanda had to 'leave the castle for reasons beyond her control', but not why. Amanda later clarified that she had contracted COVID and was forced to leave. She would also spread the virus to Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick.

## References

1. ↑ The Traitors US - Meet the contestants and find out how to watch on BBC iPlayer, BBC One and BBC Three | BBC Media Centre — January 13, 2023
2. ↑ The Traitors US castle had another enemy: COVID | reality blurred March 29,
Mary Wisden

**Mary Wisden**, also attributed professionally as Mary Wisforden, is a Faithful in *The Traitors Canada/Season 1*.

In the beginning, Mary initially believed that Melissa Best was a Traitor due to her emotional expression after removing the blindfold, which proved to be correct when Melissa B was revealed to be a Traitor. While Mary formed many friendships in the game, Mary's vocal personality, along with her being on the team that Traitor Kuzie Mujakachi won the Shield and decided to Murder her fellow team member Crystal Mayes, caused many cast members to suspect her to be a Traitor, with some Faithfuls like Kevin Martin using it to befriend and defend Mary, hoping to not get Murdered by her and carry them far in the game.

Unfortunately, as the game went on, Mary slowly suffered emotional stress in the game, with the climax being put in the Deathrow along with Kevin and her close friend Melissa Allder. Knowing she had one third chance of being Murdered, Mary was shown to be giving up throughout the day and narrowly avoided being Banished by the group, only for Kevin to be Banished instead. The Traitors decided that between Mary and Melissa A, Mary would not be as helpful to them as Melissa A, and ultimately Murder Mary the next day, finished in 10th place.

## Profile

*Retrieved from Bell Media:*

**Mary Wisden**  (she/her)

**Age:** 31

**Hometown:** Courtenay, B.C.

**Occupation:** Housewife/Amateur Stand-Up

Mary Wisden is a 31-year-old farmer and stand-up comic from Courtenay, B.C. She participated in this year’s Nanaimo City Fringe Festival. She considers herself to be as comfortable being outdoors as being with people. This former tree planter knows how to thrive in a chaotic environment and how to push through hard times. She also has a daughter who she loves to spend time with. With her frankness and her wits, you can expect Mary to be a contestant that everyone will want on their side in this game.

## Trivia

* Mary was initially attributed in her bio and promotional materials as a 'Twitch streamer'. This was subsequently changed after pushback from her.

## References

1. ↑ The Traitors: Canada - Bell Media | Bell Media — September 18, 2023
2. ↑ Post by thetraitorscanada | Instagram — September 18, 2023
Dominique Persoone

**Dominique Persoone** is a Faithful in *De Verraders (Belgium)/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from VTM:*

“I am always - I think - looking for adventure. I'm here to join the moment, let's have fun. It's nothing personal, it's just a game. And I'm already a bit of a bad boy anyway.”

## Game History

 Shield Challenge
 Votes Received

## References

1. ↑ https://communicatie.vtm.be/deze-18-bekende-vlamingen-spelen-een-spel-van-leugens-en-manipulatie-in-de-verraders
De Verraders (Netherlands)/Season 2

***De Verraders Seizoen 2*** is the second regular season (and third season overall) of *De Verraders (Netherlands)*. It was broadcast every Friday at 8:00pm on the Dutch terrestrial TV channel RTL 4 with nine episodes total, first airing on April 1, 2022 with 18 contestants.

## Contestants

 **Winner: Faithful**

 **Winner: Faithful**

 **Winner: Faithful**

 **Banished: Traitor**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

 **Banished: Traitor**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

 **Banished: Traitor**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

## Voting History

1. ↑ Stefano refused to vote for anyone else, thus cancelling his vote.
Manzul Akhmedov

**Manzul Akhmedov**, also known by his professional name Manzul Tavrus, is a contestant from *Les Traîtres (Belgium)/Season 2*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from RTL TVI's Facebook:*

A born competitor, Manzul is still a great strategist. And the sports coach has another asset up his sleeve: he fully intends to rely on his brother, whom he trusts 100%, to reach the final. But will the fraternal bonds withstand this purely psychological competition?

## Trivia

* Manzul and his younger brother Malik Akhmedov are the first pair of siblings to be cast together on any version of the franchise.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/RTLTVI/photos/10158498990196685
Júlio Ferreira

**Júlio Gourgel Ferreira** is an Original Traitor and the winner of *Os Traidores/Season 1* along with Carolina de Brito Palma.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from SIC:*

Júlio has been married for ten years and has a one-year-old son, Martim. His other great passion is competition. Whether it's handball, jiu-jitsu, chess, what matters is winning, and he hates losing, but he says that rarely happens to him. He says he loves winning so much that he might even cheat to achieve it!

## Post-Game

* Júlio offered to share some of his winnings with Álvaro Marinho and Carla Pereira, as their business was experiencing some financial difficulties. However, they declined as he had a young child to take care of.

## Trivia

* Júlio is tied with Mark Norman for the contestant who has voted consecutively for the same person the most number of times in any version, with 4 consecutive Banishment votes against António Borralho.

## References

1. ↑ (PT) JÚLIO - SIC | SIC — April 9, 2023
Leroy Fontaine

**Leroy Fontaine** is a Faithful in *The Traitors Canada/Season 1*.

A proud Indigenous Canadian who participated in the survival show *The Brigade: Race to the Hudson*, Leroy wanted to play the game with integrity and honesty. He managed to get to the end thanks to his physical skills in every Missions along with his connection and alliance with Rick Campanelli, Kevin Martin, Kuzie Mujakachi, Mike D'Urzo and especially with his ride-or-die partner Gurleen Maan. After he made it into the Final Three at the Fire of Truth along with Mike and Gurleen, Leroy trusted Gurleen more than Mike and believed Mike was a Traitor. However, Gurleen started to believe Leroy was deceiving her and made a speech about almost fooling her the whole time. Leroy ended up missing his chance of earning the prize pot as Gurleen joined Mike in writing Leroy's name, and he left the game as the final Banished player in 3rd place.

## Profile

*Retrieved from Bell Media:*

**Leroy Fontaine**  (he/him)

**Age:** 38

**Hometown:** Halifax

**Occupation:** Firefighter

Leroy Fontaine is a 38-year-old firefighter from Halifax. He is a highly motivated and goal-oriented person who prides himself in being Indigenous and a member of the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation. As a football player, he entered into the 2010 CFL draft. On TV, he appeared on *WHERE TO I DO?* and *THE BRIGADE: RACE TO THE HUDSON*. With his observant nature and his commanding presence, Leroy will definitely be a contestant that others will turn to in this game.

## References

1. ↑ The Traitors: Canada - Bell Media | Bell Media — September 18, 2023
Erika Casupanan

**Erika Tinio Casupanan** is a Faithful in *The Traitors Canada/Season 1*.

Known as the winner of *Survivor 41*, Erika was aware that she had one of the largest targets on her back regardless of her role. She decided to formed an alliance with fellow reality stars Kevin Martin and Kuzie Mujakachi, knowing that at least one of them was likely a Traitor. She was accurate in this assessment as Kuzie was indeed a Traitor, who along with Melissa Best and Mike D'Urzo made Erika their first Murder due to her social gameplay and potential threat in the game.

## Profile

*Retrieved from Bell Media:*

**Erika Casupanan** (she/her)

**Age:** 34

**Hometown:** Toronto

**Occupation:** Former Communications Manager / Winner of *SURVIVOR (Season 41)*

Erika Casupanan is a 34-year-old media personality, keynote speaker, host, and writer from Toronto. By winning *SURVIVOR (Season 41)*, she became the show’s first Canadian and first Filipino winner, as well as the first woman to win in seven seasons. She has also appeared on ET CANADA as a correspondent, as well as in *The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Chatelaine, and Entertainment Weekly*. Erika knows how to persevere in life and overcome obstacles. In her spare time, she loves traveling and attending concerts. With her background as a motivational speaker and her storytelling skills, Erika is certain to be a captivating contestant in this game.

## Game History

 Armoury Visit
 Votes Received

## Trivia

* Erika is the first contestant from *The Traitors Canada* to be Murdered.

## References

1. ↑ The Traitors: Canada - Bell Media | Bell Media — September 18, 2023
Maria Theofanidou

**Maria Theofanidou** (Greek: **Μαρία Θεοφανίδου**) is a contestant from *Oi Prodotes/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from ANT1:*

**43 years old, Physical Education Teacher/Paramedic.** She is a Physical Education teacher at a Greek school in Miami. Prior to that, she served as a paramedic in the Air Force, from which she resigned to pursue the "American Dream." She enjoys helping others, making jokes, and meeting new people. She believes she is the best at everything. Those around her believe she is an open book, but she presents herself in a way that she wants others to perceive her. She considers her gift to be telling lies without being caught.

## References

1. ↑ (EL) ANT1 TV / ΟΙ ΠΡΟΔΟΤΕΣ / Χαρακτήρες | ANT1 TV — May 31, 2023
Donna Hartt

**Donna Hartt** is a Faithful in *The Traitors Canada/Season 1*.

At the beginning, Donna came under suspicion based on her body language after the Traitors Reselection, and the misunderstanding between her and Collin Johnson about warning her name was brought up, almost getting her Banished at the First Roundtable. After that Roundtable, the group did not suspect Donna as a Traitor throughout the competition, and she managed to avoid the curse of psychic mediums leaving early in the game.

However, as the game went on, Donna was losing her mind like many contestants this season, and her behaviours became chaotic at several points in the game; she even declared both openly and in Confessional to be Banished as a Faithful towards the end of the season. This, along with her being clueless and easily swayed into the majority at the Roundtables later on, caused the Traitors to spare Donna over many vocal and strategic threats, and she ended up making it into the Final Four at the Fire of Truth. Despite Gurleen Maan suspecting her the least out of the remaining players, she decided to vote for her along with the group after suspecting she skated the whole time under their nose, and Donna ended up Banished in 4th place.

## Profile

*Retrieved from Bell Media:*

**Donna Hartt** (she/her)

**Age:** 53

**Hometown:** Calgary

**Occupation:** Psychic Medium

Donna Hartt is a 53-year-old psychic medium from Calgary. She appeared in Season 3 of *CANADA’S SMARTEST PERSON*, where she made it to the Top 10. This retired skydiver and roller coaster enthusiast loves to live life to the fullest and overcome her fears on a daily basis. In her spare times, she enjoys gaming, baking, and building puzzles. With her fierce personality and conquering mindset, Donna will definitely be a hard contestant to dislodge in this game.

## References

1. ↑ The Traitors: Canada - Bell Media | Bell Media — September 18, 2023
Jack Rodgers

**Jack Rodgers** is a contestant from *The Traitors (Australia)/Season 1*.

Jack entered the game proclaiming himself to be a master strategist and manipulator. He was quickly singled out by many for his odd behaviour, including staring uncomfortably at others. His undoing came when fellow contestant Olivia Fisher claimed he had asked her who "they (were) Murdering tonight" while returning from a Mission, and most of his castmates opted to vote him out on the chance he was a Traitor who slipped up.

## Profile

*Retrieved from 10 play:*

A champion chess player, Jack is all about strategy and thinking moves ahead of competitors, a plan he’s hoping to put into place in the game of *The Traitors*.

Jack believes he should have an advantage over some of the other players, as he gets into people’s minds every day, reading body language as a chess player and chess coach. He also grew up representing at state level for different sports so Jack hopes his physical side will also work to his advantage.

Jack says: “I don’t like lying in my everyday life but it’s the type of game where you leave your morals and ethics at the door”.

While he has a photographic memory for remembering blocks of information, Jack jokes he’s also “exceptional at forgetting where my keys, phone and wallet are.” He’s excited for the challenge of what’s ahead saying: “This game is a big combination of everything. With my background, I think it would be near impossible for other contestants to have the same level of strategic understanding as me but at the same time, I believe it’s really important to be well rounded socially and in the challenges. I have to be competitive because this all drives back to my strategic game”.

## Game History

 Shield Challenge
 Voted With Group?
 Votes Received

## Trivia

* Jack is the first contestant to be Banished from *The Traitors (Australia)*.
* With 20 votes, he has the international record for most number of Banishment votes received at a single Round Table.

## References

1. ↑ https://10play.com.au/the-traitors/participants/season-1/jack/pa221006kcjtr
Iasonas Tsourounakis

**Iasonas Tsourounakis** (Greek: **Ιάσονας Τσουρουνάκης**) is a contestant from *Oi Prodotes/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from ANT1:*

**37 years old, Professional Poker Player.** He hails from Crete but grew up and currently lives in Athens. For the past 13 years, he has been a professional poker player. He has participated in numerous tournaments, has a record of many wins, and consistently earns income every year. He used to play soccer and now engages in aesthetic fitness. Due to poker, he believes he can easily "read" those around him, but prefers not to jump to conclusions quickly. He is intense, competitive, composed, and considers games to be clearer than life itself.

## Game History

 Armoury Visit
 Votes Received

## References

1. ↑ (EL) ANT1 TV / ΟΙ ΠΡΟΔΟΤΕΣ / Χαρακτήρες | ANT1 TV — May 31, 2023
Jean Lassalle

**Jean Lassalle** is a contestant from *Les Traîtres (France)/Season 2*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from M6:*

A candidate in the last two presidential elections, I'm known for my strong stances and outspoken nature. I've had a thousand lives before my political career, and my great ability to adapt and think under pressure will make me a formidable player!

## References

1. ↑ (FR) Les Traîtres Saison 2 | M6 — June 20, 2023
Fili Tapa

**Fili Tapa** is a contestant from *The Traitors NZ/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved from Warner Brothers Discovery ANZ:*

Influencer, IT consultant, and fitness enthusiast, whose determination and discipline could give him a competitive edge.

## References

1. ↑ Cast Of The Traitors NZ Revealed, Premieres Next Month On ThreeNow And Three | Scoop — July 9, 2023