BBC ONE’S The Traitors has returned for yet another series as 22 new contestants occupy the Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
The show’s host, also made her comeback to the castle as episode one premiered on New Year’s Eve.
The Traitors is back for a fourth seriesCredit: PA
Claudia Winkleman is back once again to host the show from the Ardross CastleCredit: BBC
Who is Hugo from The Traitors?
Hugo is a 51-year-old barrister from London, despite being born in Cardiff.
When asked his reasoning behind joining the show, he said: “I’m obsessed with – I think I’ve seen every episode in the English language, UK, US, Australia and New Zealand.
“It’s such a fascinating game, and what really gets me is watching people around the Round Table and how wrong they get it.”
As revealed in the first episode, the 51-year-old is a Faithful – unless he is the Secret Traitor, a new addition to the current series whose identity is left a mystery.
In terms of his game plan to win the series, Hugo said: “I’m going to hide in plain sight. I’m going to be myself and I’m going to be quite out there telling stories, telling jokes and singing.
“I suppose I’ll be one of the older ones at 51, so I’m going to be very positive and try keep things upbeat and happy.”
Using his skills as a , Hugo believes he has developed a good sense as to whether or not someone is lying.
He said: “People have tells, and they give it away. Because we’re all basically good human beings, subconsciously, if you lie, you have an itch on your face sometimes, and you try to get rid of it because you’ve just lied.
“So, touching the face is a classic one, not looking people straight in the eye is another.”
Barrister Hugo has a good sense as to whether or not someone is lying – a key skill to have for the seriesCredit: BBC
Who are the other contestants on The Traitors?
The full line-up of Traitors and the Faithful’s on of The Traitors can be seen below:
- Adam (34), Essex – Builder
- Amanda (57), Brighton – Retired Police Detective
- Ben (66), Hampshire – Retired
- Ellie (33), London – Psychologist
- Faraaz (22), Middlesborough – Internal Auditor
- Fiona (62), Swansea – Local Government Officer
- Harriet (52), London – Crime Writer and Former Barrister
- Hugo (51), London (Born in Cardiff) – Barrister
- Jack (29), Essex – Personal Trainer
- Jade (25), West Midlands – PhD Student
- James (38), Weymouth – Gardener
- Jessie (28), Hull – Hairstylist
- Judy (60), Doncaster – Child Liaison Officer
- Matthew (35), Edinburgh – Creative Director
- Maz (59), Preston – Civil Servant
- Netty (42), Glasgow – Nursery School Teacher
- Rachel (42), County Down – Head of Communications
- Reece (27), Sheffield – Sweet Shop Assistant
- Ross (37), London – Sales Exec and Personal Trainer
- Roxy (32), Amsterdam – Recruiter
- Sam (34), North Yorkshire – Account Manager
- Stephen (32), London – Cyber Security Consultant
The 22 Traitors contestants will be eager to take home a portion of the prize moneyCredit: BBC
What is The Traitors prize money?
An will be on the line for the contestants.
This sum is the exact same amount as last series when Faithfuls Leanne Quigley and Jake Brown shared the winnings.
The total amount contestants take home depends on their success in completing daily missions.
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