Meet the Cast of ‘The Traitors: New Blood’
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The next season of The Traitors has a big twist: Its cast consists of zero reality stars and only newcomers to the TV world. Premiering on September 17 on NBC and next day on the streamer Peacock, The Traitors: New Blood will feature 22 reality novices heading to the Scottish countryside to engage in a game of (not real) murder and (very real) mayhem.
While we don’t yet know who the “faithfuls” and “traitors” will be among the cast, we do now have some insight into this new collective of players.
Scroll down to meet the contestants of The Traitors: New Blood, with some exclusive insights about each of them!
The Traitors: New Blood, September 17, 8/7c, NBC (next day on Peacock)
-Reporting by Kate Hahn
Abbey Benjamin
Nurse, Mangham, LA
SECRET WEAPON: “I’m 100 percent myself. People underestimate how far genuine relationships and a positive attitude can take you. My good luck charm’s a picture of my family. They’re my ‘why,’ a reminder to give this everything.”
Abby Lee
Astrophysicist, Saint Paul, MN
SECRET WEAPON: “I’m good at arguing while keeping my cool. Astrophysicists get passionate about defending their ideas because the fate of the universe is at stake. [And] my husband wrote me letters to open nightly.”
Arisa Thomas
Dog groomer, Los Angeles, CA
SECRET WEAPON: “As a dog groomer, I can read body language pretty well. Dogs can’t lie. People can. I can sniff out bad vibes. My castle comfort: a photo of my pets, whose loyalty I trust.”
Ben McDonnell
Barrel racer, Granbury, TX
SECRET WEAPON: “I’m a social butterfly and packed an early 2000s iPod with every Hannah Montana song. I lip sync to ‘The Best of Both Worlds’ in the mirror as my morning castle routine.”
Clyde Moser
Teacher, Charleston, SC
SECRET WEAPON: “For luck, I have a locket that has my best friends in it (#BlondeBombshells4life!) and a bracelet that belonged to my dad that I keep on at all times.”
Jay Vinnedge
Physician, Oklahoma City, OK
TRAITOR OR FAITHFUL? “I want to be a Traitor! The show is called The Traitors! The comfort items I brought from home are cozy house slippers and my favorite sweatpants.”
Joe Vanella
Funeral director, Wantagh, NY
SECRET WEAPON: “I’ve spent my career having discussions in emotionally charged situations. I’m trained to keep my composure if things get heated. I brought a rock my daughter gave me to hold and think of her.”
Katie Fites
Marketing manager, Jacksonville, FL
TRAITOR OR FAITHFUL? “I want to be a Traitor! This is a game of kill-or-be-killed where you struggle to be in control of just about anything. I want to be the girl calling the shots!”
Kim Daily
Lawyer, Houston, TX
SECRET WEAPON: “I’m charming on the outside and cross-examining the hell out of you on the inside. I have [also brought] letters from my family with me to stay calm and connected.”
Kriste Lewis
Realtor, Hattiesburg, MS
TRAITOR OR FAITHFUL? “Traitor! Who doesn’t want to wear a cool cape and sneak around a Scottish castle at night?”
Logan Smith
Realtor, Gatlinburg, TN
SECRET WEAPON: “I’m good at knowing what people want and convincing them to want what I need them to want. I am very perceptive, analytical, and persuasive.”
Madeline Kostopulos
Construction manager, San Diego, CA
TRAITOR OR FAITHFUL? “I want to be a Faithful. I am a team player and good at the social game. For comfort in the castle, I have sage, my journal and an evil eye.”
Mark Zgoda
Personal trainer, Phillipsburg, NJ
TRAITOR OR FAITHFUL? “I want to be a Faithful! I want to show people that the good guys can win and deserve to win. My comforts from home are a family picture and some dumbbells.”
Michael Foote
Lawyer, New York, NY
TRAITOR OR FAITHFUL? “I’m a criminal defense lawyer. I want to be a Traitor. I know exactly how to get away with murder. My secret weapon: I know how to cross-examine witnesses in court.”
Morgan Cook
Content creator, Midland, MI
TRAITOR OR FAITHFUL? “I want to be a Faithful because I want to see if I can solve a mystery. And, frankly, I don’t have the nervous system to handle lying about my identity day after day.”
Niyyah Hayes
Therapist, Indianapolis, IN
SECRET WEAPON: “I notice little things that others overlook. Sometimes what isn’t said tells you the most. I packed my cozy house slippers and favorite perfume. If I’m stressed, I want to feel comfortable and smell amazing.”
Shane Beatty
Ironworker, Staten Island, NY
TRAITOR OR FAITHFUL? “I want to be a Traitor because the name of the game is The Traitors. I’m bringing a pack of tissues because someone’s going to cry. It may even be me.”
Sherry Kuehl
Writer, Leawood, KS
TRAITOR OR FAITHFUL? “My talent is the ability to work a room. I want to be a Traitor, because I’ve been honing that skill set for six decades.”
Tomica Adams
Pilot, Boston, MA
TRAITOR OR FAITHFUL? “My secret weapon is empathy and befriending the cast. I want to be a Traitor. I don’t lie in real life, so I want to see if I can be a good liar.”
Victor Vollbrechthausen
Business executive, New York, NY
SECRET WEAPON: “I’m a pretty transparent guy. I let people know how I feel and don’t try to hide my emotions. [I also brought] a bouncy ball and my mp3 player with Drake’s new album.”
Wyatt Gillespie
Designer, Ligonier, PA
TRAITOR OR FAITHFUL? “Coming into the game, I want to be a Traitor for sure. I want to play ball. Comedy is a weapon. Laughter is the tell.”
Xavier Scruggs
MLB Analyst, Wesley Chapel, FL
SECRET WEAPON: “My secret weapon is a photographic memory of body language and movements. To destress at the castle, I packed stuffies and squishies from my kids!”
Alan Cumming
The Traitors: New Blood Cast
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C
I am loving this cast! Finally....ordinary people...no insane housewives!
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J
Without the celebrity angle, I don’t think the show will be that interesting.
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M
Sherry!! Snarky in the Suburbs is great, she's going to be fabulous...
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