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Mark Norman

**Mark John Norman** is a contestant from *The Traitors (Australia)/Season 1*.

The self-styled 'Traitor hunter' of the season, Mark was portrayed on the show as being key to the eliminations of Angus McNicol and Claire Sawyer through his relentless targeting of them. His efforts were backed up by his social game, where he was able to persuade a significant number of his Faithful allies to vote alongside him. However, the Traitors - including his ally Marielle Intveld decided to clip him when they felt he had grown too dangerous, quickly ending his game after Claire's Banishment.

## Profile

*Retrieved from 10 play:*

Outgoing, social, and always up for a laugh, Mark says he’s good at seeing or feeling when someone is lying to him and thinks body language and facial expressions will help him find out the truth.

Not the kind of leader who stands at the top screaming directions, Mark says his skills will come in somewhere in the middle. Very competitive and ready to win, he admits his stubbornness will be a positive to get to the end.

But he is conflicted over his role in the game saying: “I think the biggest obstacle in being a Traitor is not being honest and not genuinely connecting with other people. If you’re a Faithful, you can genuinely be with people. I’m quite an open book so I think I would struggle with that”.

Mark is also not the type of player to keep secrets from his fellow players saying: “I am considering do I tell people everything or keep some cards close to my chest. But I’m struggling to see how that would benefit me. It’s really hard to maintain a lie, it’s exhausting”.

## Trivia

* Mark is tied with Júlio Ferreira 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 Angus McNicol.

## References

1. ↑ https://10play.com.au/the-traitors/participants/season-1/mark/pa221006caplf
Imke Courtois

**Imke Courtois** is a Faithful from *De Verraders (Belgium)/Season 2*.

Initially targeted right off the bat by the big alliance from the other plane for being a potential threat, Imke managed to steer the first vote away, establishing herself as a solid and vocal Faithful. She formed a tight trio with Hendrik Vos and Jelle Beeckman, with the Traitors perceiving her to be such a danger that they risked exposing Traitor and Shield holder for the round Bart Appeltans knowing she was vulnerable, and Murdering her despite having gone into the Armoury too.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from VTM:*

"I hope that all the other candidates play the game. That they go all in and don't make too many alliances that they'll regret later. Could I be a traitor? I like to explore myself. And I would find it very difficult if I were a safe haven for someone and ruthlessly eliminate that person the same night. I don't think I could do that. But it's, of course, a game..."

## References

1. ↑ (NL) 20 bekende Vlamingen, 17 bondgenoten, 3 verraders: De Verraders is terug vanaf zondag 17 september | VTM — September 6, 2023
Leila Gyenesei

**Leila Gyenesei** is a contestant from *Az Árulók/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from RTL:*

In Dr. Leila Gyenesei's mind, an image of a family board game appears when she thinks of the show "The Traitors - Murder in the Castle", with the difference that here the game will last not for hours, but for days. She is really looking forward to breaking away from everyday life and her life finally slowing down a bit: "You don't have to deal with 500 things for a certain period of time. You just have to focus on one thing.”

## References

1. ↑ Dr. Gyenesei Leilának olyan lesz az árulók és ártatlanok közé merülni, mint egy digitális detox | RTL — November 14, 2023
Giorgos Kotoglou

**Giorgos Kotoglou** (Greek: **Γιώργος Κώτογλου**) is a contestant from *Oi Prodotes/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from ANT1:*

**21 years old, Student.** The student of the *The Traitors* group was born and raised in Thessaloniki, where he is currently studying Computer Science at Aristotle University. He has an IQ of 132, teaches mathematics and computer science, and is dedicated to his own platform, secretschool.gr. He is sociable, happy, optimistic, and someone who can be easily trusted by those around him. He enjoys psychoanalysing people and is a lover of puzzles, mysteries, quizzes, and games in general.

## Game History

 Armoury Visit
 Banishment Vote
 Voted With Group?
 Votes Received

## References

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

**Jelle Beeckman** is a Faithful from *De Verraders (Belgium)/Season 2*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from VTM:*

"You're actually participating in something where you are completely at the mercy of the goodwill or badwill of other people. As a child, during a game of hide and seek, I preferred to be the one seeking rather than the one hiding. The moment at the round table when the traitors are identified: that gives me the feeling of an oral exam where everything is at stake."

## References

1. ↑ (NL) 20 bekende Vlamingen, 17 bondgenoten, 3 verraders: De Verraders is terug vanaf zondag 17 september | VTM — September 6, 2023
Attila Árpa

**Attila Árpa** is the host of *Az Árulók*.

## Profile

*Retrieved from RTL:*

In the reality show "The Traitors – Murder in the Castle," nothing is black or white. 22 guests arrive at the castle, where they struggle for their lives while trying to solve the mystery: who could be the murderer? Attila Árpa, taking on the role of the host, awaits them, believing that celebrities will initially perceive the events as a game or TV show. However, in just a few days, a sense of mistrust will prevail among them, and fear will turn allies against each other.

## *The Traitors* Career

On August 30, 2023, during an update for RTL's 2023 autumn programming, Attila was announced as the show's host.

## References

1. ↑ (HU) Árpa Attila | RTL — October 31, 2023
2. ↑ (HU) Árpa Attila műsorvezetőként tér vissza az RTL-re | SorozatWiki — August 30, 2023
Christoffer Strandberg

**Christoffer John Gustav Strandberg** is the host of *Petolliset*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from Nelonen:*

The worldwide hit format, originally from the Netherlands and known as *The Traitors*, will be seen in Finland next fall as *Petolliset*, hosted by Christoffer Strandberg, airs on Nelonen and Ruutu.

It's a new kind of psychological battle between the Betrayers and the Faithful. A game where no one can trust anyone. *Petolliset* is a murder mystery with an atmosphere that thickens from the beginning of the game.

Christoffer has invited 18 well-known competitors to Vanajanlinna, where they will perform demanding tasks as a team and collect silver bars for the prize pot. During the game, competitors will also face suspicions, betrayals, and dramatic eliminations, as they are divided into the Faithful and the Betrayers. However, besides the viewers, each competitor alone knows which side they belong to. The loyalty or betrayal of their competitors can only be guessed, and only some of them can win the game and €25,000.

## *The Traitors* Career

Christoffer was announced as the franchise host on May 25, 2023, as part of a slate of new programs he was hosting after moving from MTV to Nelonen.

## References

1. ↑ (FI) Maailman tämän hetken kuumin tv-uutuus tulee Suomeen - Christoffer Strandbergin isännöimä Petolliset kietoo julkkiskisaajat valheiden verkkoon | Nelonen — May 25, 2023
Martine Jonckheere

**Martine Jonckheere** is a Faithful from *De Verraders (Belgium)/Season 2*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from VTM:*

"I feel super excited. Even if it were to go wrong... that's fate. But I'm already facing a dilemma, because I hate people who lie. I couldn't do it. But it's a game and I realize that. I'm in it, so be it."

## References

1. ↑ (NL) TV-hit De Verraders keert binnenkort terug met een nieuw seizoen en deze 9 laten zich van hun meest duistere kant zien | VTM — August 16, 2023
Gyton Grantley

**Gyton Stephen Grantley** is a Faithful from *The Traitors (Australia)/Season 2*.

Gyton entered the game intending to keep his cover under wraps; however, this was quickly blown by fellow Faithful Elias Nohra, and suspicion was later intensified when the latter was Murdered to frame him. Despite Traitor Sam McGlone's plan to throw his compatriot Ash Pollard under the bus, group attention was too focused on Gyton's erratic attempts at self-defensed, and he became the second player Banished from the game.

## Profile

*Retrieved from 10 play:*

Best known for his acting roles, particularly as Carl Williams in the original *Underbelly* series, Gyton says, “Let’s imagine people are aware I’m an actor, it could be an advantage or a disadvantage. I’m an actor so people will probably assume I’m very good at lying but I see being an actor as trying to find the truth in things, so hopefully people can trust me. I don’t know if it will help or hinder me, it’s catch 22.”

Leaving his family behind to take on *The Traitors*, Gyton says his wife and children are the reason he’s coming to play. He says, “I am a family man, it’s the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me.”

Gyton is a big fan of strategy games and most looking forward to the gameplay element of the competition. He knows he will feel the pressure either way - if he is chosen as a Traitor, or if he remains a Faithful, but hopes his set of skills will set him apart from the competition.

## Gameplay

Best known as an actor in the true crime television series *Underbelly*, Gyton decided to keep his occupation a secret to his group, which quickly backfired when Elias Nohra revealed his profession to everyone at the first Banishment. Despite avoiding being Banished, Gyton's occupation, along with Elias's subsequent Murder, caused the group to immediately suspect him as a Traitor.

However, Traitor Sam McGlone sensed an opportunity to betray his fellow Traitor Ash Pollard, and convinced Gyton to campaign against her. Gyton did not follow along with this plan, accusing fellow Faithful Luke Toki instead to defend himself. At the second Banishment, despite Gyton openly accusing Luke of being a Traitor and subsequently writing Ash's name down when there was no traction on Luke, the group decided that Gyton's acting skills fit a Traitor's likely profile, causing them to Banish him.

## Game History

 Armoury Visit/Shield Mission
 Banishment Vote
 Voted With Group?
 Votes Received
Mads Hansen

**Mads Andre Hansen** is the host of *Forræder (Norway)*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from TV2:*

The reality show *Forræder* is a new concept coming to the TV screen this fall. Leading the show is VGTV profile and host, Mads Hansen (38). It was recently revealed that Hansen is stepping down as the host of *Farmen* after two seasons because he received an offer to lead *Forræder* – a choice he had to make.

"I find it flattering that I get to lead TV 2's new major project. It's very exciting, and there's always excitement with something new. I'm really looking forward to it," says Hansen to TV2.no.

*Forræder* is a psychological game designed to appeal to the whole family, and for Hansen, it couldn't be more fitting.
"I probably got the offer because I've been involved in a lot of 'pranking' and joking, so my name is associated with that theme. It's truly a dream job to be able to lead this major project."

The concept of *Forræder* stands out significantly from other reality shows in Norway. The program features 20 well-known Norwegians who will live together and participate in a "game." The one rule that applies is: Don't trust anyone.

"For those who have played the game *Among Us*, this program can be reminiscent of it. I'm a bit ahead of my time here, as on my 35th birthday, I had a team competition, and I pointed out a traitor on each team. That was three years ago, so this program really speaks to me," explains the 38-year-old.

## *The Traitors* Career

Mads was announced as the host of the franchise on March 20, 2023, after departing from hosting another popular reality series, *Farmen*.

## Trivia

* Mads was a former professional footballer.
* In 2018, he released a hit single titled Sommerkroppen.

## References

1. ↑ (NO) Skal lede nytt psykologisk «reality-spill» på TV 2: – Dette er drømmejobben | TV 2 — March 20, 2022
Kristian Bech

**Kristian Bech Jakobsen** is a contestant from *Forræder (Denmark)/Season 1*.

Kristian's background as a former police assistant immediately made him a target for everyone, a fact he himself was keenly aware of. His attempts to downplay his threat level and be selected as a Traitor were ultimately to no avail, as the Traitors quickly pegged him as a threat and went straight for the jugular.

## Game History

 Armoury Visit
 Votes Received

## Trivia

* Kristian is the first contestant from *Forræder (Denmark)* to be Murdered.
Kamobrawler

Description: The Kamobrawler also called the Kamibrawler was created by experimentation from Dr. Education on the behalf of Brawlboi. The experimentation composed of a Fire Spirit and a Storm Spirit. Now he works for Brawlboi as his personal bodyguard.

Rarity: Uncommon

Element 001: Electricity

Element 002: Brawler

Element 003: Fire

Element 004: N/A

Trait(s):

* Rank 0: Megacharged(150%+ max Stamina)
* Rank 1: Megacharged(150%+ max Stamina) + Burn Immunity
* Rank 3: Megacharged(150%+ max Stamina) + Burn Immunity + Shock Immunity
* Rank 5: Megacharged(150%+ max Stamina) + Burn Immunity + Shock Immunity + Anticipation

Skills:

lvl \_ Skill Name

0 \_ Punch: Deals low Physical damage to one enemy. Gives Daze to one enemy.(30st / 0cd)

0\_ Ultra-Sensitivity: Gives Anticipation to all allies. Deals low Electricity damage to self.(20st / 0cd)

7 \_ Unstable Suns: Deals low Fire damage to all enemies. Gives Burn and Sunburn to all enemies. Gives Burn to self.(80st / 0cd)

10 \_ Ministorm Shockeyes: Deals low Electricity damage to all enemies. Gives Shock to all enemies. Gives Delayed-Shock(3 turn before activation) to self.(50st / 0cd)

15 \_ Flames of Experimentation: Deals heavy Fire damage to all enemies. Removes negative effects from all allies and positive effects from all enemies. Gives itself an extra turn.(100st / 0cd)

20 \_ Unstable Lightning Strike: Deals medium Electricity damage to all enemies two times. Gives Shock and Stun to all enemies. Deals 10% Electricity damage to self. Gives self Extra Turn.(50st / 2cd)

25 \_ Explosive Strike: Deals medium Fire and Electricity damage to all enemies two times. Gives Ignite, Shock, and Stun to all enemies. Deals 10% Fire damage to self. Gives self Extra Turn.(100st / 2cd)

30 \_ Assassin and Powerhouse: Gives Ultra Evasion and Mega Taunt to self.(50st / 0cd)

35\_ Explosive Chaos: Instakills three random enemies. Deals medium Fire, Electricity, and Brawler damage to all enemies. Gives Combustion, Paralysis, and Bloodloss(3 turn) to all enemies. (110st / 0cd)

Special001: Double Shock Eyes: Deals heavy Fire, Electricity, and Brawler damage to all enemies. Gives Mega Paralysis, Mega Combustion, and Mega Concussion to all enemies.

Special002: Axe of Explosions: Deals heavy Fire, Electricity, Brawler, and Metal damage to all enemies. Gives Mega Paralysis, Mega Combustion, Mega Concussion, and Bloodloss(1 turn) to all enemies.

Special 003: Explosive Shock Eyes: Deals heavy Fire, Electricity, and Brawler damage to all enemies. Gives Mega Paralysis, Mega Combustion, Mega Concussion, and Unrelenting Attacks(DoT that does base damage over time[6 turn]) to all enemies.
Issam Dakka

**Issam Dakka** is a Faithful in *De Verraders (Belgium)/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from VTM:*

“I played the role of a detective as an actor, so I should be a super good detective. We'll see what that gets me in this game. Would I like to be a traitor? Yes. Absolutely."

## Game History

 Shield Challenge
 Banishment Vote
 Voted With Group?
 Votes Received

## References

1. ↑ https://communicatie.vtm.be/deze-18-bekende-vlamingen-spelen-een-spel-van-leugens-en-manipulatie-in-de-verraders
Keith Banks

**Keith Banks** is a Faithful from *The Traitors (Australia)/Season 2*.

With over 20 years as a decorated police officer, Keith entered the game using those years of experience while keeping his occupation a secret like his fellow law enforcement Camille Chicheportiche to avoid being Murdered. He ended up forming a friendship with Blake Willoughby unaware of his role as a Traitor and ended up believing him over other Faithfuls like Annabel Fidler, Luke Toki and Simone Williams. On Day 7 after Camille's Recruitment, before Blake arrived last at the Breakfast, Keith's emotional response caused Liam Davern to suspect him of being fake and therefore a Traitor, especially after Blake arrived last and Keith hugged him emotionally. The friendship between Keith and Blake caused the group to suspect one or both of them was a Traitor, and they ultimately sided more with Keith. At the Seventh Banishment, despite Hannah Ferrier and Gloria Rono having suspicion of Sam's "Murder", Blake joined the group in deciding to Banished Keith, finishing in 8th place.

## Profile

*Retrieved from 10 play:*

Highly decorated ex-police officer, Keith was born to play this game. Spending over 20 years as a cop, he spent time undercover, in tactical operations, negotiated hostage situations and has seen things not many would believe. Not that he’s going to tell anyone that!

He says, “I’m not telling anybody of my past as a cop because the Traitors would immediately look at me as a threat. They would think I’m able to uncover lies, which I can. I would rather be the retired corporate executive, the older guy, who has lived a life that’s a bit boring and sit in the middle.”

Decorated with two Police Valour Medals, the Australian Bravery Medal, Queensland Police Ethical Service Medal, National Medal and National Police Service Medal, Keith is ready to embrace his dark side and live in a world far removed from his own.

However, even with all his professional experience, he admits his biggest downfall saying, “I just love people and I’m a people-person, so I need to draw on that experience and those training courses to overcome that.”
Gennifer Demey

**Gennifer Demey** is the runner-up of *Les Traîtres (France)/Season 2* along with Nathalie Marquay-Pernaut.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from M6:*

I'm a weather presenter, but I lead a double life... I'm also an osteopath. I can decipher the language of the body; they have no secrets from me. I'm ready to play my role at 100%, and with my smile, I can be quite deceptive, so beware of me!

## References

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

Karina Vadimovna Lazaryants (Russian: Карина Вадимовна Лазарьянц), also known by her online alias **Karina Kross** (Russian: **Карина Кросс**), is a Faithful in *Nasledniki i Samozvantsy/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from TV 3:*

Popular video blogger and singer, whose pages are subscribed to by more than 10 million users.

## Game History

 Shield Challenge
 Banishment Vote
 Voted With Group?
 Votes Received

## References

1. ↑ https://tv3.ru/project/nasledniki-i-samozvantsy
David Mokel

**David Mokel** is a contestant from *Forræder (Norway)/Season 3*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from TV 2:*

The "Dance on the table" artist is used to managing how he himself appears in social media, and is excited to hand over control of filming and editing to the TV production when he now debuts as a reality contestant.

- I hope I don't start crying. It would have been embarrassing, I think. That's what I'm most stressed about. I don't think I'll do it, but in the first season almost everyone started crying - so it seems like it's really common in "Traitor"..

## References

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

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Andy Peelman

**Andy Peelman** is a Faithful from *De Verraders (Belgium)/Season 2*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from VTM:*

"I'm not sure if my background as a policeman will work in my favor. But to be honest, I would go to great lengths to secure the victory. I believe I can deceive people and I already have all sorts of ideas to pull the wool over their eyes. That's the game. Trust me, but you'll regret it. I definitely won't be making friends here (laughs)."

## Game History

 Armoury Visit
 Banishment Vote
 Voted With Group?
 Votes Received

## References

1. ↑ (NL) TV-hit De Verraders keert binnenkort terug met een nieuw seizoen en deze 9 laten zich van hun meest duistere kant zien | VTM — August 16, 2023
Bart Kaëll

Bart Marcel Emilienne Gyselinck, better known by his stage name **Bart Kaëll**, is a Faithful and the Winner of *De Verraders (Belgium)/Season 1*, along with Kim Van Oncen, Niels Albert and Ward Lemmelijn.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from VTM:*

“It is very exciting, but I like exciting moments. I am someone who likes to take on challenges and enjoy life. If they are challenges that go a bit further than the normal, I like that. You feel the tension rising: who will become a traitor, who will be an ally, what tactics should we use?”

## Trivia

* Bart is the first LGBT contestant in any version of the franchise to win a season.

## References

1. ↑ https://communicatie.vtm.be/deze-18-bekende-vlamingen-spelen-een-spel-van-leugens-en-manipulatie-in-de-verraders
Murder

A Murder Letter in Oi Prodotes for the Traitors to write down a Faithful's name before delivering it to them.

## Gameplay Mechanic

### Appearances

All

**Murder** is an important segment of gameplay in *The Traitors*. In all versions of the game, they serve one purpose: To allow Traitors to eliminate one of the Faithfuls in the game

Missions are typically scheduled in the late part of an elimination cycle, after Banishment but before a Breakfast the next day. There is normally one Murder per elimination cycle, although sometimes there is a Recruitment or On Trial (or a bonus Missions in *The Traitors (Australia)/Season 1*) as an alternative for the Traitors.

## Mechanics

Murders will either take place on the Traitors' Tower, Well, or Conclave. The Traitors will walk one by one or together and are unhooded, revealing their faces to the remaining Traitors. They will then discuss the situation and decide to put up two, three, or even four Faithfuls for Murder and their reasoning for why. Once the Traitors have decided who will be Murdered, they will write that Faithful name on a letter: "Dear \_\_\_\_\_, by the Order of the Traitors, you have been murdered. Sign, the Traitors," which they will then fold, pour wax on, seal and deliver to a host (or an unseen crew member), which will then be placed in the Confessional for the Murdered Faithful to read.

Seasons like *The Traitors (UK)/Series 1*, *Forræder (Norway)/Season 3*, and *Az Árulók/Season 1* also give the Traitors a Murder in Plain Sight, where instead of going to a conclave, they will go to a dinner party with the remaining Faithfuls and instructed by the host to give one of the Faithfuls a "poisoned" drink, a kiss on the cheek, or a "deadly" hug, marking them for Murder the next day.
Matt Heath

**Leslie Matthew "Matt" Heath** is a contestant from *The Traitors NZ/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved from Warner Brothers Discovery ANZ:*

Radio host and media columnist, exudes boyish charm and humor - has acting experience to give him the upper hand.

## Game History

 Banishment Vote
 Voted With Group?
 Votes Received

## References

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

**Aleksandr Vladimirovich Mostovoi** (Russian: **Александр Владимирович Мостовой**) is a Faithful in *Nasledniki i Samozvantsy/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from TV 3:*

A legend of Russian football, he given the nickname "The Tsar" by his adoring Spanish fans during his time there.

## Game History

 Armoury Visit
 Banishment Vote
 Voted With Group?
 Votes Received

## References

1. ↑ https://nasledniki-i-samozvantsy.tv3.ru/
Liliane Saint-Pierre

Liliane Louise Keuninckx, better known by her stage name **Liliane Saint-Pierre**, is a Faithful from *De Verraders (Belgium)/Season 2*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from VTM:*

"I am a shy girl, but my sense of justice is so strong. I absolutely cannot stand injustice, and that's why I find this game an incredible challenge. It's a stubborn side of me that I don't always blindly follow what someone presents to me. That's how I approach life, and that's how I'll try to do it in the game. Whether that's a good strategy, I'll leave that open. Of course, I can lie, and of course, I can play the traitor. Why not? I am a born actress (laughs)."

## References

1. ↑ (NL) 20 bekende Vlamingen, 17 bondgenoten, 3 verraders: De Verraders is terug vanaf zondag 17 september | VTM — September 6, 2023
Kate Chastain

* US Season 2
* US Season 1

**Kate Chastain** is a Faithful from *The Traitors (US)/Season 1* and *The Traitors (US)/Season 2*.

Known for her no-nonsense personality and acerbic one-liners, Kate fought an uphill battle in the game as her allies fell one by one, and her willingness to speak her mind and confront others was often mistaken as traitorous behaviour. Kept in the game by the Traitors as a scapegoat, she nevertheless began to play the game more earnestly and was close enough to the grand prize, before being Banished by Cirie Fields and her allies as the latter moved to secure her endgame position.

## Profile

*Retrieved from BBC:*

Kate Chastain, a Florida native, who is well-known and beloved for her role as Chief Steward on Bravo’s *Below Deck*, has jumped ship and retired from yachting life after six seasons as a fan favourite and certified star on the show. Along with expanding her impressive career over international waters and being a Bravo household name, Kate is a celebrated author, philanthropist, podcaster, radio show host, and dog mom. Kate has also starred in Bravo’s *Chat Room* and *Galley Talk*.

## Trivia

* Kate filmed the reunion episode while pregnant, and later gave birth to a boy named Sullivan Cay.
* Kate received the most Banishment votes against any contestant during her season, with 19.
* Kate is the first contestant in any version of the franchise to return as a contestant on another season. (She is not the first returning contestant per se; however, Frank Evenblij returned to the franchise as a host, rather than a repeat contestant.)
* Kate is also the first season intruder in any version of the franchise.

## 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. ↑ 'Below Deck' Alum Kate Chastain Welcomes First Baby, Son Sullivan Cay: 'Hard Launch' | People May 5,
Dylan Reeve

**Dylan Reeve** is a contestant from *The Traitors NZ/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved from Warner Brothers Discovery ANZ:*

Writer and filmmaker with a keen eye for conspiracy theories, Dylan brings serious smarts and analytical skills to the game - sure to challenge assumptions.

## References

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

**Annabel Claire Fidler** is a Faithful from *The Traitors (Australia)/Season 2*.

Starting off wrongly targeting Corinne Martell as a Traitor, Annabel quickly became a fan favourite due to her quirky personality, unique outfits, memorable one-liners and ability to correctly deduce Blake Willoughby and Sam McGlone as the remaining Traitors. However, despite her ally Luke Toki and herself desperately trying to convince the Faithfuls, her gameplay cast suspicion back on her instead, which along with Sam's deflections led to her Banishment and finishing in 11th place.

## Profile

*Retrieved from 10 play:*

While she might look and sound like an innocent Baby Spice, Annabel is not here to mess around saying, “I’m like a chihuahua. You hear me before you see me but also, if you mess with me, I’ll bite your face off.”

A huge game player and Australian Survivor fan, Annabel was born in the UK and now lives in Melbourne as a customer success manager. And while the thrill of the game and chasing down Traitors is what drew her in, Annabel says there’s a key reason she wants to win and that’s for her toy poodle, Puffy Fluffykins.

“Last year I suffered a devastating loss. Puffy Fluffykins developed a taste for exquisite fabrics and destroyed my entire cashmere sweater collection. The prize money will go a long way in repairing the broken trust, and perhaps even providing Puffs with some cashmere sweaters of his own.”

Admitting the missions are not going to be her strong suit, Annabel believes she has a good ability to read people and hopes it will get her further in the game. She says, “I was born for *The Traitors*.”
Emilie Helgesen

**Emilie Libeck Helgesen**, also known by her online alias Emzia, is a contestant from *Forræder (Norway)/Season 2*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from TV 2:*

**Name:** Emilie "Emzia" Helgesen

**Age:** 32 years

**From:** Horten

**Resides:** Kløfta

**Marital Status:** Live-in partner

**Height:** 162 cm

**Occupation:** Gamer

**Background:** She has always been interested in gaming, and in 2015, she started streaming gaming content on the Twitch platform. She fully committed to gaming in 2018, and since then, she has made a living from it.

**Participates in *Forræder* with:** Aslak Maurstad

**Relation to *Forræder* partner:** Friends and colleagues, known each other for five years.

## Trivia

* Emilie is the first contestant in any version of the franchise to win a role-revealing power.

## References

1. ↑ (NO) Emilie «Emzia» Helgesen - deltaker i Forræder sesong 2, 2023 | TV 2 — February 15, 2023
Murder in Plain Sight

Amanda gives Amos the Kiss of Death in UK S1.

## Gameplay Mechanic

### Description

The Traitors have to murder within the castle and without going to the conclave to discuss it.

### Appearances

*Die Verräter/Season 1*
*Az Árulók/Season 1*
*De Verraders (Netherlands)/Halloween Season 1*
*Forræder (Norway)/Season 3*
*The Traitors (UK)/Series 1*
*The Traitors (UK)/Series 2*
*The Traitors (US)/Season 2*

**Murder in Plain Sight** is a game mechanic which has appeared in the British, American, Hungarian, German, Dutch and Norwegian versions so far. In this, the Traitors have to murder in the castle, without going to the turret. This often means that the Traitors cannot speak about who they will murder, and find out via individual letter what the task is. This then entails an extra task to meet in secret to discuss.

The most common interpretation is for the presenter to throw a dinner party (UK S1, Hungary S1) and ask the Traitors to either give the target a hug or a "kiss of death"; or to spike their drink (Germany S1, Norway S3). Occasionally there will be no party, and they have to murder either while going about the castle as per normal (UK S2, US S2); or during a mission (Netherlands Halloween 1).

## UK version

### Series 1

Traitors Wilf and Amanda received the task in Episode 8 and quietly stepped out of the main discussion into an unused room. At a boozy dinner party that night, they gave the kiss of death to Amos.

### Series 2

Traitors Paul, Harry and Miles received the task in Episode 6. Unlike last series there was no dinner party, and so they needed to murder while also purporting a normal image throughout the night. The trio met in the castle grounds and needed to get their target to drink from a poisoned chalice, which they had to get from a set of Shakespeare books in the library.

The Traitors struggled to find the book, and when Harry eventually found it Miles (who became lookout instead, having mentioned to the team that he didn't read very much) agreed to pour the drink, as he served most drinks. He eventually gave Diane a fizzy rosé.

Unlike the previous series, Diane did not die that night, and the poison took effect over the course of a day, which led to a funeral procession-themed mission. When the Faithful realised Miles poured Diane's drink, it provided Paul and Harry with an opportunity to turn on him, and Miles was banished at the end of Episode 7.
Guillaume Pley

**Guillaume Pley** is a contestant from *Les Traîtres (France)/Season 2*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from M6:*

Being a host for 15 years, I am known for getting people to talk and making the personalities I interview feel comfortable. In this game, I will try to use this skill to extract information and maybe even manipulate opinions. Will I trap others or be trapped myself?

## Game History

 Armoury Visit
 Banishment Vote
 Voted With Group?
 Votes Received

## References

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

**Matias Ignacio Tapia Alegria** is a contestant from *Forræder (Norway)/Season 2*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from TV 2:*

**Name:** Matias Alegria

**Age:** 27 years

**From:** Oslo

**Resides:** Oslo

**Marital Status:** Live-in partner

**Height:** 183 cm

**Occupation:** TV presenter

**Background:** Since 2018, he has been a TV presenter for Children's TV on NRK Super. He has also hosted *Julemorgen* (Christmas Morning) and been part of NRK's May 17th broadcast. In 2022, he published the book *Verdens råeste haier* (World's Coolest Sharks).

**Participates in *Forræder* with:** Margrethe Røed

**Relation to *Forræder* partner:** Colleagues, known each other for 4 years.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.tv2.no/underholdning/forraeder/matias-alegria/15487670
Kim Van Oncen

**Kim Isabelle Van Oncen** is a Faithful and the Winner of *De Verraders (Belgium)/Season 1*, along with Bart Kaëll, Niels Albert and Ward Lemmelijn.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from VTM:*

“I am normally a control freak. I find this so exciting! Am I going to be a traitor? Am I going to be an ally? Will they be nice people? I slept little. And it is best to sleep here with one eye open.”

## References

1. ↑ https://communicatie.vtm.be/deze-18-bekende-vlamingen-spelen-een-spel-van-leugens-en-manipulatie-in-de-verraders
Giorgos Mitropoulos

**Giorgos Mitropoulos** (Greek: **Γιώργος Μητρόπουλος**) is a contestant from *Oi Prodotes/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from ANT1:*

**36 years old, Theologian.** Born and living in Trikala. He is married and a father of 3 children. He describes himself as social and the life of the party. His perception of life changed after a serious car accident. A characteristic of his is that no one ever knows if he is speaking seriously or joking. He loves strategy and role-playing games, and his relationship with lying is... peculiar. He would like to be a Traitor rather than Faithful, so he can manipulate the situation.

## References

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

**Florian Fitz** is a contestant from *Die Verräter/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from RTL:*

**Why did you decide to participate in "The Traitors"?**

First and foremost, I was intrigued to see how such a format works and how it unfolds exactly. I found the location interesting and was also very curious about the colleagues who would participate. In the end, it was pure curiosity.

**What defines the game?**

First and foremost, it has to be fun and enjoyable. If you take the game too personally, it can quickly become a bit problematic. Of course, emotions were also forced to develop. But I think you have to look at it playfully. As with surfing, they say: the best surfer is the one who has the most fun.

**Can the egos of the players become a problem when taken personally?**

That can be a problem, and I noticed it with a few colleagues how they took some decisions personally. When it was my turn, there was a moment where I also thought, "Oh, I didn't expect that."

**Would you agree that "The Traitors" is a completely new format in the German TV market?**

When I compare "The Traitors" to other reality formats, I noticed pleasantly that it doesn't revolve around private matters. It's not about privacy or possibly about private relationships or falling in love. Here, it's playfully about certain skills one must have – be it physical, mental, or even acting skills. That's why I consider it a relatively unusual new reality format.

**How much did you wish to be one of the traitors?**

When the game and the rules were explained, I really wanted to be a traitor and wished for it a lot. Because I thought it would be more fun.

## Game History

 Armoury Visit
 Banishment Vote
 Voted With Group?
 Votes Received

## References

1. ↑ (DE) Die Verräter – Vertraue Niemandem! | RTL — June 20, 2023
Les Traîtres (France)/Season 1

***Les Traîtres Saison 1*** is the first season of *Les Traîtres (France)*. It aired two episodes every Wednesday, beginning from August 17, 2022 to August 31, 2022 on M6 from 9:10pm onwards.

## Background

The pilot season for *Les Traîtres* was filmed over six days during mid-April 2022 at the Château de Beauvoir.

## Unique Characteristics & Twists

* **Pre-existing Relationship:** Husband and wife David and Vanessa Douillet were cast on the show together, competing as individual contestants. This is the first season in the global franchise to cast a married couple.
* **Dagger:** A Dagger was introduced in the Armoury in Episode 6, allowing its user's vote to count twice.

## Contestants

 **Winner: Traitor**

 **Winner: Traitor**

 **Finalist: Faithful**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

 **Banished: Traitor**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

 **Banished: Faithful**

 **Banished: Traitor**

 **Murdered: Faithful**

## Voting History

1. ↑ Elsa used the Dagger with her vote, making it count twice.

## Viewership

The show was an immediate success upon launch, with the highest audience ratings in key demographics for M6 since *Loft Story* in 2001.

## Trivia

* This season was the first internationally:
	+ to introduce the Dagger,
	+ to have two female and one male starting Traitors (whereas others before it all started with one female and two male Traitors),
	+ and where both members of a pre-existing relationship served as Traitors (though not at the same time).

## References

1. ↑ https://www.programme-tv.net/news/tv/306454-les-traitres-m6-date-de-diffusion-lieu-de-tournage-casting-toutes-les-informations-sur-le-jeu-deric-antoine
2. ↑ https://www.lamontagne.fr/saint-pourcain-sur-besbre-03290/loisirs/dans-quel-chateau-de-l-allier-le-nouveau-jeu-de-m6-les-traitres-a-t-il-ete-tourne\_14171773
Bam Nieves

**Robert "Bam" Nieves** is a Faithful in *The Traitors (US)/Season 1*.

Bam was most noteworthy for being Traitor Christian de la Torre's closest friend and ally. However, that did not save him from an early departure, as Christian was convinced to sacrifice him in order to confuse the Faithfuls about the Traitors' intentions.

## Profile

*Retrieved from BBC:*

Bam is from a proud Puerto Rican family with three siblings and 12 nieces and nephews. He is a former Syracuse University football player and works as a Tech Sales Executive. This recently engaged social butterﬂy is an adrenaline junky, enjoying skydiving over volcanoes in Hawaii, scuba diving with the army in the deep sea, and swimming with sharks in the Paciﬁc. There’s nothing he wouldn’t try at least once!

## Gameplay

After Reza Farahan's Murder, the Traitors decided to go with someone more unexpected for their next target, and avoid a deducible pattern to their Murders for the Faithfuls. Although Bam was the closest ally to Traitor Christian de la Torre and had not done anything attention-catching in particular, his fellow Traitors Cirie Fields and Cody Calafiore convinced Christian that they should target Bam. This would leave Michael Davidson in the game as a shield, and allow them to escape suspicions that would have arisen if they eliminated Brandi Glanville, since she was vocal about Christian and Cirie being Traitors.

Bam's Murder did have the desired effect on the Faithfuls, as they expressed surprise and confusion about his departure.

## Game History

 Armoury Visit
 Votes Received

## 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
Alícia Ferreira

**Alícia Ferreira** is a contestant from *Os Traidores/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from SIC:*

Alícia started out as a nurse but came to realise that the profession didn't fulfill her. She changed her life, traveled the world, and that's how she discovered her spirituality, which will be a great help in this challenge.

## References

1. ↑ https://sic.pt/programas/os\_traidores/alicia
Förrädarna

**Förrädarna** is the Swedish edition of the global franchise *The Traitors*. It is the 15th edition of the show to launch globally, with its first episode airing on September 2, 2023.

## History

A Swedish version of *The Traitors* was first announced at MIPTV on 17 April, 2023, though the production company and TV network associated with it were then unknown. More details were subsequently announced on May 14, 2023: the show would be broadcast on TV4 from September 2, 2023 onwards, with Dragomir Mrsic helming the program. The prize fund would be SKr500,000, with a mix of 18 celebrities and civilians taking part, and filming already underway at Häringe Castle.

## References

1. ↑ ‘The Traitors’: Canada’s Crave Buys U.S., UK & Australian Versions In Rare Finished Tape Deal | Deadline — April 17, 2023
2. ↑ (SV) TV4:s nya storsatsning – handplockade deltagare ska ljuga och mörda | TV4 — May 14, 2023
3. ↑ (SV) "Förrädarna" – här är TV4:s nya storsatsning | TV4 — May 14, 2023
Katrine Moholt

**Katrine Moholt** is a contestant from *Forræder (Norway)/Season 2*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from TV 2:*

**Name:** Katrine Moholt

**Age:** 49 years

**From:** Maura in Nannestad municipality

**Resides:** Maura in Nannestad municipality

**Marital Status:** Married

**Height:** 167 cm

**Occupation:** Presenter/Host

**Background:** She has been a presenter/host on TV 2 since 2001. She has hosted programs such as *Jakten på kjærligheten* (The Bachelor), *Skal vi danse* (Dancing with the Stars), and *Allsang på grensen* (Sing-along at the Border). In 2008, she released her debut album, *Sweethearts*. She won the first season of *Skal vi danse* in 2006, and she returned for *Skal vi danse: all stars* 16 years later.

**Participates in *Forræder* with:** Evelina Moholt

**Relation to *Forræder* partner:** Mother and daughter, known each other for 23 years.

## References

1. ↑ (NO) Katrine Moholt - deltaker i Forræder sesong 2, 2023 | TV 2 — February 15, 2023
João Casqueiro

**João Casqueiro dos Santos** is a contestant from *Os Traidores/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from SIC:*

He is a formal, confident, and strategic player. He collects over 50 board games, most of them being strategy games like *The Village Sleeps*. He knows exactly what the show is and really wants to join in and show off his gaming skills.

## References

1. ↑ (PT) JOÃO - SIC | SIC — April 9, 2023
Brodie Kane

**Brodie Jane Kane** is a contestant from *The Traitors NZ/Season 1*.

## Profile

*Retrieved from Warner Brothers Discovery ANZ:*

Broadcaster turned podcast entrepreneur, known for her high energy and big laughs - a master interviewer who brings good chat.

## References

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

**Ethan J Fleming** is a contestant from *The Traitors (Australia)/Season 1*.

Ethan entered the game as a well-liked player and notable physical competitor, given his background as a fitness trainer. He quickly formed a visible alliance with fellow Faithful Fi McKay, which led to him being targeted by the Traitors in order to split up an obvious pair and take out a potential threat.

## Profile

*Retrieved from 10 play:*

A self-confessed lone wolf, Ethan runs a health and fitness company out of Melbourne and says his greatest passion in life is helping other people find and break the barrier they have on themselves.

With this in mind, he loves to push himself physically and mentally and currently holds two Guinness World Records. The first record is for achieving the most amount of burpees in three minutes and the second is for dragging a two-tonne vehicle 100 kilometres in 48 hours on no sleep.

Highly competitive, Ethan is a direct and straight shooter and knows he has to bite his tongue to keep himself safe in the game. He says: “There will be times I want to speak up and I know that if I do that, it could get me in trouble. My game plan coming into this is the first half, I’m going to be super likeable, super social and get everyone to like me. Second half, burn ‘em all”.

Excited to play the game, Ethan says: “I would really like to be chosen as a Traitor. You can just go in and mess stuff up and that sounds fun”.

## Game History

 Shield Challenge
 Votes Received

## References

1. ↑ https://10play.com.au/the-traitors/participants/season-1/ethan/pa221006yxqcg
Cristina Cifuentes

**María Cristina Cifuentes Cuencas** is a Faithful from *Traitors España/Season 1*.

Cristina showed a good sense of humour while participating in the show, winning over many of the other contestants with her charisma and intelligence. This led the Traitors to consider her a huge threat, and they Murdered her to send a message to the Faithfuls.

## Profile

*Retrieved and translated from HBO Max:*

Former vice president of the Assembly of Madrid and former government delegate with the People's Party, she was President of the Community of Madrid between 2015 and 2018, the year in which she resigned from office. She currently lives in Madrid where she practices law. She was awarded the Gold Medal of the Community of Madrid in 2021.

## Gameplay

Cristina was well aware that her politics and past controversies would cloud others' perception of her, so she established a rapport with her fellow contestants by being self-deprecating and admitting that others had a right to distrust her. She gamely acknowledged in the opening Missions that she would be the public's choice by far as likeliest to be a Traitor. Her wit, oratorical skills and intelligence soon helped her form relationships in the game, even with contestants whose politics were diametrically opposed to her.

During the Traitors' first conclave, they decided to eliminate contestants who were not in the winning group that visited the Armoury. Rubén Ochandiano argued to his fellow Traitors that Murdering a notable character in Cristina would convey to the Faithfuls that no one was safe in the game, while eliminating a big potential threat at the same time. The others agreed, and Cristina was thus eliminated (to her lack of surprise).

## Game History

 Armoury Visit
 Votes Received

## Trivia

* Cristina is the first contestant to be Murdered in *Traitors España*.
* Cristina previously held political office; she resigned in 2018 after footage from a 2011 video, which showed her shoplifting two tubs of anti-ageing cream worth €40 from an Eroski supermarket and subsequently being detained, was leaked.
	+ In 2023, Cifuentes successfully sued Eroski for releasing the video without her consent, and violating her right to privacy. She was compensated €30,000.
* In 2018, Cristina also relinquished her Master's degree in autonomous law from King Juan Carlos University, after it was revealed that two of the records on her transcript were falsified.

## References

1. ↑ (ES) Estos son los jugadores de TRAITORS ESPAÑA. Estreno en febrero de 2023 | HBO Max — December 20, 2022
2. ↑ Madrid leader Cifuentes resigns over supermarket 'theft video' | BBC — April 25, 2018
3. ↑ (ES) Cristina Cifuentes gana el pleito a Eroski por no destruir ni custodiar el vídeo del hurto de cremas que le costó el cargo | El País — January 26, 2023
4. ↑ Spaniards troll politician online as she renounces 'fraudulent degree' | Euronews — April 17, 2018