The Traitors boss reveals filming for season 3 will start soon
The update we've all been waiting for!
It's a show that everybody has been talking about: The Traitors.
Following its initial success after season 1, the show has reached all new heights and despite only airing three times a week, people ensured they tuned in, with the first episode reaching an average audience of 6.4 million viewers in just the first 7 days.
The second season saw a Traitor named the victor, with Harry taking home over £90,000 after managing to dupe each and every Faithful (except Jaz) to the very end.
As for the show's success, producer Stephen Lambert told RadioTimes.com at the Radio Times Covers Party 2024 that due to the show's popularity in Holland, they had the "confidence" it would do well.
He said: "It gave us confidence and that gave the BBC confidence, which is why the BBC boldly went straight to BBC One with it and put it on three nights a week, which is quite an unusual thing to do because if you look at the BBC's big unscripted hits they've all grown on BBC Two first."
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As ever, after one season of a hit show ends, fans are desperate to know when the next one will be and luckily for Traitors fans, the third season of The Traitors was confirmed last year before season 2 even aired.
In an exciting update, Lambert confirmed to RadioTimes.com that filming for season 3 is taking place shortly, saying: "We're shooting season 3 very soon."
With rumours of a celebrity version of the show rife, Lambert explained that viewers could see famous faces take part in the show "in the future", but it wouldn't be before season 3.
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There is currently no confirmation of a celebrity version of The Traitors, but if Lambert could have his pick of celebrities on the show, Tom Cruise is top of his list.
He joked: "I saw Tom Cruise in a restaurant the other day… let’s aim high! Well we've got John Bercow for the American version so Tom Cruise is the obvious next step isn't it?"
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