If the first season of “The Traitors” U..K was popular, season 2 was a bonafide smash hit. Now, Claudia Winkleman is back for season 3 with a new coven ready to lie and double-cross their way to the grand prize of up to £120,000.
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Season 3 of "The Traitors" U.K. debuts on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 8 p.m. with three episodes dropping each week (full schedule below).
• FREE — BBC iPlayer (U.K.)
• U.S. — Peacock (Jan. 9)
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It is fair to say that this reality show, and Winkleman’s knitwear, have captured the imagination of millions around the world. The game remains as it always has been: those given the Traitor designation band together to take out the Faithfuls. Everyone wants to get their share of that prize, leading to betrayal and gripping gameplay.
Even as we approach the launch, there is still a lot that remains unknown about the 2025 season of "The Traitors" U.K. We do know the host and her coven are heading back to the scenic Scottish Highlands. Expect even bigger missions and more dramatic twists as the Traitors try to pick off the Faithfuls.
Will the Faithfuls uncover their treacherous rivals this time around? Here's everything you need to watch "The Traitors" U.K. 2025. Stream every episode no matter where in the world you are.
How to watch 'The Traitors' U.K. season 3 free online
How to watch 'The Traitors' season 3 online FREE in the U.K.
The eagerly awaited return of "The Traitors" takes place on Wednesday, January 1 on BBC One. The first two episodes air at 8 p.m., with the rest airing at 9 p.m. Shows go out on TV on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights.
It is also available on BBC iPlayer, with each batch of three episodes expected to drop on the Wednesday night, as in previous years, so super fans don't have to wait for the TV broadcast.
The BBC iPlayer is totally FREE to view — provided you have a TV license of course.
Outside of the U.K. when it's on? Try using a VPN to get around the geo-restrictions that will prevent your free iPlayer account from working when traveling away from the U.K..
'The Traitors' U.K. season 3 episode schedule
- Episode 1: Wednesday, Jan. 1 (episodes 1-3 land on iPlayer)
- Episode 2: Thursday, Jan. 2
- Episode 3: Friday, Jan. 3
- Episode 4: Wednesday, Jan. 8 (episodes 4-6 land on iPlayer)
- Episode 5: Thursday, Jan. 9
- Episode 6: Friday, Jan. 10
- Episode 7: Wednesday, Jan. 15 (episodes 7-9 land on iPlayer)
- Episode 8: Thursday, Jan. 16
- Episode 9: Friday, Jan. 17
- Episode 10: TBC
- Episode 11: TBC
- Episode 12: TBC
How to watch 'The Traitors' U.K. season 3 from anywhere
How to watch 'The Traitors' U.K. season 3 from anywhere in the world
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Can I watch 'The Traitors' U.K. season 3 online in the U.S.?
Streaming service Peacock is the home of all things "The Traitors" in the U.S, and that includes the U.K. version, though for the last two years they haven't landed in the U.S. until after the end of the America season. The next U.S. instalment is coming on January 9.
If you're a Brit in the U.S., you can watch "The Traitors" U.K. season 3 online on the BBC iPlayer without waiting by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
How to watch 'The Traitors' U.K. season 3 online in Canada
In Canada, the third season of "The Traitors" U.K. — as well as previous seasons — will be available on streaming service Crave. In previous years, episodes have landed on the same day they aired in the U.K., but we're expecting the show to premiere on Friday, January 3 this time.
Crave subscriptions start at $9.99/month with your first three months half price for its Basic plan (720p video, includes ads) all the way up to $19.99/month for Premium (ad-free, 4K, downloadable shows).
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Can I watch 'The Traitors' U.K. season 3 online in Australia?
Based on previous release timings, Aussies will likely have to wait a month or two to see season 3 of the "The Traitors" U.K. However, previous seasons are available in full and for free for you to binge at your leisure via Network 10's streaming service, 10Play.
That's also where you'll find "The Traitors" series from around the globe including the Aussie's own version and iterations from New Zealand and the U.S..
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Traitors UK season 3 players in full
- Alex – 29, Care Manager from Whitby
- Alexander – 38, Former British Diplomat from London
- Anna – 28, Swimming Teacher from Ireland
- Armani – 27, Financial Investigator from London
- Charlotte – 32 (at time of filming), Business Director from Hants
- Dan – 33, Bank Risk Manager from Liverpool
- Ellen – 24, Translator from Cardiff
- Fozia – 50, Community Development Manager from Birmingham
- Francesca – 44, Interior Designer from East Sussex
- Freddie – 20, Politics Student from Peterborough
- Jack – 24 (at time of filming), Market trader and landscaper from Yorks
- Jake – 28, Project manager from Barrow-in-Furness
- Joe – 37, English Teacher from Southampton (Originally Yorks)
- Kasim – 33, Doctor from Cambridge
- Keith – 65, Window cleaner from Bournemouth
- Leanne – 28, ex-soldier from Holywell North Wales
- Leon – 40, Retail store manager from East Midlands
- Linda – 70, Retired opera singer from Hertfordshire
- Lisa – 62, Anglican Priest from Cornwall
- Olivia (Livi) – 26, Beautician and Model from Horsham
- Maia – 25, Full-time Mum from Essex
- Minah – 29, Call Centre Manager from Liverpool
- Nathan – 39, Property Consultant from London
- Tyler – 29, Barber from Leicester
- Yin – 34, Doctor of Communication from Berkshire
Season 3 players reveal their game plan...
Before taking part each player was asked what about their game plan. Here, we reveal what they said... but can you trust a Traitor?
Alex, 29
Do you have a game plan?
For me, I think it's just to be observant, trust nobody, and catalogue events as you go. Pick up on the things that people say even early on, remember them in case you need them later. Overall, I don’t think you can go in with a game plan and stick to it rigidly. I think my broad game plan is to play it a bit stupid and be the nice guy. Try and have a laugh when people get their barriers down and just kind of see what I can pick up even in subtle conversation. That's what I hope to do, now watch me go in there and do none of that!
Alexander, 38
Do you have a game plan?
Watch and wait. If there's one thing my job teaches me it's to listen and watch more than you talk, at least initially. And take a genuine interest in others and do your processing inside your head.
Anna, 28
Do you have a game plan?
I have a bit of a game plan but it's hard to say whether it will work or not. I do think the Faithfuls have to work together, but at the end of the day, if I’m a Faithful and figure out who a Traitor is I don't have to pull them up straight away. I think a good game plan is to figure out who the Traitor is and become good friends with them, that would help get you to the end.
I think if I'm getting pulled up at the Round Table, my style will hopefully be not getting super annoyed or emotional. I want to keep calm, and I think that normally works better. I also think if I was a Traitor I would have to play the exact same style.
Armani, 27
Do you have a game plan?
Absolutely. I have thought about this for the last couple of months. I will be planting seeds everywhere I go. You need to strike a fine balance between oversharing and then not sharing enough. People get voted out at the Round Table or get killed off that are too quiet and equally for being too loud.
Charlotte, 32
Do you have a game plan?
In terms of actually being there, I’ve just got to see how it goes. I think the reality of playing the game will be very different to thinking about playing the game. But in terms of an overarching game plan? I have one. Not sure if it will work or not.
Dan, 33
Do you have a game plan?
I think it really depends on what my role is at the start. My ultimate game plan is to make sure I've got enough people in the game that have my best interests at heart, no matter what side of the fence they’re on. I can have allies if they're Traitors, but I can also have allies who are Faithfuls too. I just want to make the best move possible for me, no matter what situation I’m in. And not be afraid to be strategic, so for example, shields will be a huge part of my strategy.
Elen, 24
Do you have a game plan?
Well, I’ll definitely see what it's like when I get there because I'm so convinced that there's going to be a big twist in this series. Everybody loves a twist. They love to catch people off guard. I'm preparing myself to have to change my game plan on the spot. However,
I’m going to embrace my innocent demeanour. Also, I’m a very flirty person. I flirt a lot. Depending on who's in there, if I see an opportunity where having some boys on my side would benefit me, I might do it.
Fozia, 50
Do you have a game plan?
I'll go in and make friends, and make sure that I can be trusted, I'd be myself, talk about stuff outside of work, show some level of compassion, you know, I want them to see the real me. But at the same time, I want to be strategic about it because you can't trust anyone. I am going to be careful about what I share and don't share. And normally I can smell a rat.
Francesca, 44
What will your game plan be?
To be myself as much as possible and to read people. I won’t be too loud, but I also won’t be completely quiet. I’m able to read a room and then I get a little bit louder and bubblier as I become more confident. I'm very straight talking as well. I'm not a natural liar. I normally say how it is, and if I have an opinion on something, I will say it. On the other hand, I wouldn't say anything to offend somebody or hurt somebody. I'm respectful, but it's just sort of finding a balance and trying to say, ‘actually, I don't think that's fair’. I think if you're being massively duplicitous you should do that in a somewhat authentic and sensitive way.
Freddie, 20
Do you have a game plan?
Definitely. I want to obviously be authentic, and I think if I keep pretending to be someone I'm not then cracks will start showing. I think I'm likeable and quite sociable, so I think I'd get along with everyone. I'm a bit of a flirt sometimes so maybe a bit of flirting to get where I need to be. Just staying consistent as myself and then as I get into the game, and hopefully go through the rounds, I'll be able to start to put together a proper strategy as I get to know everyone.
Jack, 24
Do you have a game plan?
I'm the type of person who likes to think I have a game plan, but as soon as I'm in there, it's just going to be balls to the wall. Let's go. I think my entire life; I have been a bit of a winger. I have been the sort of person who talks the talk, and then normally, when it gets down to brass tacks, I'm finishing my assignment 20 minutes before the deadline. I'd like to think that I've got a decent game plan, but I'm not too sure how that's going to work.
Jake, 28
Do you have a game plan?
When I've been watching at home, I’m always thinking I’ll be really strategic, and I’ll say this and I won’t say that and I’ll play it this way. But then, because of the luck element, I just think you’re best off going in and being yourself, you can’t fake yourself. I’d hate to get sent home and think oh maybe I wouldn’t have if I had said something at that point. And I just think it'll be easier to play yourself rather than trying to play someone else. I also think I’ll try and get on with as many people as I can, but also not be afraid to say my piece, because it's a game, and you've got to ruffle a few feathers in the game! You've got to be able to adapt as well, it’s a fight or flight sort of thing.
Joe, 37
Do you have a game plan?
I'm going to find it tricky, but I know that I need to befriend the ones that I think might be the Traitors because that's what I need to do to get through. However, if I suspect something I'll find it very difficult not pointing it or calling it out. So, that is one of the things I'm going to have to think: Joe, just keep your cool, don’t say anything yet. I need to think about the long game.
Kasim, 33
Do you have a game plan?
I've got rough ideas of little things that I'd like to try if I can. It all depends on whether I'm a Faithful or a Traitor, and what the other people are like. I think that's the key thing. Finding the right people around you and see who can and can't be pulled in whatever direction, depending on what my aims are.
As a medic registrar often you're the person who has to come up with the final plan for a patient. You have to try to keep people happy but at the same time, what needs to happen is what’s going to happen. That's quite a big part of my game plan as well. I’ve learnt to make people think that my ideas are their idea.
Keith, 65
Do you have a game plan?
The game plan is to stay behind, don't go out too bold and just be very wary. You also need to get to know everybody, that's the most important part but don’t trust anyone! You need friends, but you never know who will end up an enemy, so you need to keep that little distance and just remember all the time that it's only a game.
Leanne, 28
And if you’re a Faithful, what do you think your game plan would be?
I'm going to look out for the signs of people who may be a little bit extra tired in the mornings, because obviously, the Traitors stay up a bit later. I'm going to be on the lookout for any couples or mothers and sons, daughters, you know? People who are giving each other the eye or people who are purposely trying to stay apart.
Leon, 40
Do you have a game plan?
It's so hard to say if you're going to have a game plan because you are being thrust into this castle with all these different people. If I do have a game plan it’s probably going to have to change, so it will be ever evolving.
One thing that I do feel will benefit me is the fact that I'm quite a talkative, people person. I do it every day at work and I’m a good listener and can make conversation. In terms of this game, I know that I could be friends with someone, and they might have to get thrown under the bus, because ultimately my goal is to win and provide for my family. The players are going to be alright at the end of the day. I’m not naive to think that being inside the game properly and feeling that pressure isn’t going to be hard, but I'm here to bring home the bacon! The experience is great, but the cherry on top is to have that money as well!
Linda, 70
Do you have a game plan?
Well, it links to what I said before. I do have a game plan, and that's to be a little bit airheaded and to play on the being older, and also to be a mother figure. I’ve realised watching the previous series, you have to be prepared to be flexible and to change depending on the people who are around you.
Lisa, 62
Do you have a game plan?
I'd like to be a bit like Jaz. You know, say things but not too much, which is going to be difficult for me, because I can talk quite a bit. So, be the person who's there but doesn't get noticed much. Because you can get noticed by being too quiet and you can get noticed by being too loud. I think I’ll try and be even, what I've noticed is that people tend to really hone onto subtle changes in people's energy levels or their moods. So just try and keep everything on an even keel. It's going to be really hard. I have no illusions. And I think going in if I say I'm a priest, I think I'm going to have a target on my back straight away.
Olivia (Livi), 26
Do you have a game plan?
I want to be a Faithful, I find it really easy to get on with people, I'm always an easy talker, I have a lot of laughs, and I think I can adjust myself to different personalities. I won’t be getting involved in any dramas, I definitely won’t be a ringleader. If I suspect anybody, I will not be throwing their names out there because there's obviously a risk of being murdered and that's exactly what I don't want to happen. If I suspect a Traitor, I'd be sneaky and make friends with them and get on their good side, they’ll think that I'm naive and want to take me to the end, then when I get right to the end, I can let loose! I think when players suspect things or people and start telling everybody, they're murdered in the next few days.
Maia, 25
Do you have a game plan?
My game plan is to act dumb, but not too dumb. If you’re too dumb they're wondering what's the purpose of you being here! I can't just sit on that Round Table and not have an opinion. I have to twist everything to make it seem like I'm really, really upset. And I've done that a lot in my life. So, acting dumb, but also, I think being good at the Missions. I'm going to try my hardest in the Missions because people need to see that you're a team player, and that you're actually trying.
Minah, 29
What do you think you'll bring to the game? Do you have a game plan?
I feel like I have a very similar personality to Harry. In this game I will cheer everyone on in the Missions to get them done and to get the money. Secretly you're thinking, I need this lot to work hard to earn my money that I'm going to take at the end!
Nathan, 39
Do you have a game plan?
I think the game plan is to be as strategic as possible in terms of knowing what to say when to say it. If I was a Faithful, it's knowing what to say at the right times and what not to say. I think that would be my game plan, just knowing when to shut up, because I can talk quite a lot. I’ve always believed that those who speak first lose.
Tyler, 29
If you’re a Faithful, what do you think your game plan would be?
I'd go towards more the older people, because I'm an old soul I think. I can't trust younger people. I don't know what it is but I don't trust them. I'm more mates with my dad’s mates. I've got mates my own age but what I'm saying is I tend to do more stuff with my older friends, like I go to Northern Soul nights and I'm the only young one there. I go to darts on a Thursday night, and I like bird watching. It’s all older people. I feel like, in there, if I'm a Faithful, I'll be some more towards the older people and getting them on side. Although one of them could be a Traitor of course!
Yin, 34
Do you have a game plan?
I think it's important to have a game plan. You can't just leave it all up to chance. On the other end, if you're planning out every single thing, then that's also a bad idea, because people are unpredictable, and you cannot foresee the combination of individuals the producers have gathered together. So it has to be in between where there's some frameworks you'll follow, like a level of adaptation. You have to adapt to what the reality is. So at any time, I can pivot. You also need to be a bit like Jaz and observe, observe, observe, try to get exposure to all the other contestants. You also need to understand the physical environment of the castle - which rooms are really good for telling certain messages in and which ones are not. I’m going to store this information in my head but also write it down once I’m on my own in the evenings. I have a notebook with my pregame thoughts already.
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