‘The Traitors’ Season 5 Dream Cast: Robert Irwin, Kristin Cavallari, Derek Hough & More
Stay faithful to us even if you don’t agree with our The Traitors Season 5 dream cast. A new season of The Traitors is a long way off, but we still can’t help but obsess over who we’d love to see enter the Scottish castle.
The Traitors, hosted by Alan Cumming, has a group of people entering a castle where a few are selected to be Traitors while the rest are Faithfuls. They have to work together on various tasks to try to get their prize pot up to $250,000.
However, along the way, some people are “murdered” while others are “banished.” When a few people at the end remain, the group has to decide whether they think everyone is a Faithful and end the game, or if there is still a Traitor among them and banish again. If a Traitor winds up in the end, they win all of the money. If only Faithfuls are left, they split the money.
Season 1 had a mix of non-famous people and celebrities playing the game. Seasons 2 through 4 had only famous people.
The Peacock reality show has featured everyone from athletes, reality TV stars, singers, celebrity family members, actors, royals, and more. Read on to find out who we would love to have on Season 5. (Plus, a new civilian season is coming to NBC this fall.)
Let us know in the comments if you agree with our picks or who you would like to see on the show.
The Traitors, Seasons 1-4, Streaming Now, Peacock
The Traitors, Season 5, TBA, Peacock
Robert Irwin
Coming off a Dancing With the Stars win, Robert Irwin is a king in reality TV.
The Traitors might be too cutthroat for Irwin, as he is known for his sweet disposition, but there have to be sweet Faithfuls who carry themselves to the end. His appearance on the show could be possible as his DWTS reign brought in super high ratings.
Plus, he works with different types of dangerous wildlife, so the challenges, especially the ones with bugs, would not affect him. — Brittany Sims
Kristin Cavallari
Stephen Colletti walked so Kristin Cavallari could run. After her ex-boyfriend and Laguna Beach costar’s appearance in Season 4, Cavallari would be the perfect addition to the show. And with her more recent reality TV experience, she’ll probably make more waves in the castle, too. — Alyssa Norwin
Derek Hough
The Traitors has already seen two DWTS pros on the show — Maksim Chmerkovskiy (Season 2) and Mark Ballas (Season 4) — so why not bring on the most winning champion, Derek Hough?
Hough is a pro turned judge on the hit ABC show. If The Traitors filmed during DWTS‘ off-season, he might be able to make it on. However, Hough is quite busy. He also is the host of Extra, which is a daily syndicated show, and is about to embark on his Symphony of Dance tour this summer with his wife, Hayley Erbert Hough.
So, while his schedule most likely wouldn’t allow for him to be on the show, we’d like to dream. Plus, he can rock a broche or two, which was a highlight in Season 4. — Brittany Sims
Whitney Leavitt
It seems like Whitney Leavitt has been everywhere since she first rose to fame on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Now that she’s danced her heart out on DWTS alongside Mark Ballas, why not add this show to the mix? After all, if you ask us, the DWTS to Traitors pipeline is real.
Most recently, Leavitt appeared in Chicago on Broadway as Roxie Hart, so she already knows a thing or two about murder. The Traitors Season 5 seems like her next logical move. — Rebecca Perlmutter
Franklin Jonas
In Season 3, Dylan Efron opened up the possibility of having celebrity siblings on the show. Efron was popular among Zac Efron fans (and those who watched Down to Earth). He went on to win the game and then compete on Dancing with the Stars.
Donna Kelce, mother of Jason and Travis Kelce, then appeared in Season 4.
Franklin Jonas is in the same realm. He is the younger brother of Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas, who collectively make the band the Jonas Brothers. While Franklin is known in the fandom, he has also made a name for himself through his solo music career and being cohost with Kevin on Claim to Fame, which has not been officially renewed.
We’d love to see Franklin have his time in the spotlight and see how he would play the game. — Brittany Sims
Kyle Richards
A Traitors season wouldn’t be complete without a few Housewives, and as the longest-running OG in the franchise, Kyle Richards is an obvious choice. — Alyssa Norwin
Tyler Crispen
The Peacock show typically has at least one Big Brother player per season.
Tyler Crispen was the runner-up/America’s Favorite Player on Season 20 and competed in Season 22. He also competed on Season 2 of The Challenge.
On Big Brother, Crispen manipulated the other side of the house to vote with his alliance week after week. The new father could use those skills to convince his competitors that he’s not a Traitor. — Brittany Sims
Jasmine Pineda
If anyone’s ready to bring the drama, it’s 90 Day Fiancé star Jasmine Pineda, who has been on not one, not two, but seven of the franchise’s spinoffs.
Sure, Jasmine might be a little obvious as a Traitor, but as a Faithful, she’d be leading the charge at the roundtable. Plus, we’d love to see her become one of the season’s honorary Housewives. While Jasmine could be the first 90 Day star to take on Traitors, she definitely wouldn’t be the last. — Rebecca Perlmutter
Tom Colicchio
After Kristen Kish brought the Top Chef kitchen into the castle during Season 4, we know the perfect guy to pack his knives and go… all the way to Scotland for Season 5 of The Traitors.
If you aren’t already acquainted with Tom Colicchio, he’s a celebrity chef who has been a judge on Top Chef since Day 1. He also serves as the host of Top Chef’s Last Chance Kitchen, so he knows a thing or two about working under pressure.
For the record, Kish has also give Colicchio her stamp of approval, telling People, “Tom, I feel like, can look you in your eye and lie straight to your face.” Giving notes on Kish’s performance, it’s clear he’d be game to give it a swing, too. — Rebecca Perlmutter
Darlene Mitchell
Darlene Mitchell won our hearts during Season 18 of RuPaul‘s Drag Race and now, we want to see how her self-proclaimed trailer trash panache would translate to the Scottish Highlands, both in vibes and outfits.
Of course, we’ve already seen how Mitchell can kill a roast, so we’re sure she’d make her own kind of splash in this conniving competition. Would she make it far? Maybe not. But her stay in the castle sure would be something while it lasts. — Rebecca Perlmutter
Rizo Velovic
Rizo Velovic came THIS close to making final tribal council in Seasons 49 and 50 of Survivor, so if anyone needs a redemption story it’s him.
Plus, he’s proven that he’s a quite a character, and throwing him into the campiness of The Traitors would just be such a perfect fit. — Alyssa Norwin
Raven-Symone
If we could gaze into the future, we’d see Raven-Symone sitting at the round table in Season 5.
Known for two Disney Channel shows, as well as multiple movies, Raven has cemented herself in the company’s history.
She now runs a podcast with her wife, Miranda. Being likeable, no one would suspect her of being a Traitor. — Brittany Sims
Lance Bass
The Traitors has only had a few singers on the show (looking at you, Eric Nam), so another one, especially a beloved boybander, is due.
Lance Bass of *NSYNC has competed on DWTS, as well as game shows, and acted in movies.
He would being a calm presence to the round tables, which the show needs at times, and would definitely rock the fashion. — Brittany Sims
Aneesa Ferreira
As one of The Challenge‘s longest-running competitors, Aneesa Ferreira has made a name for herself in the arena as “Elimineesa” for her many elimination wins.
Chances are, she’d be pretty adept at running the deliberation table, too, on The Traitors if given the chance. (And if she was a traitor, well, she wouldn’t hesitate to murder all the unsuspecting faithfuls in the dead of the night.) — Amanda Bell
Michael Phelps
The show typically features an athlete or Olympian each season.
Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all-time with 28 medals. Now, he coaches young swimmers, hoping to make it to the Olympics. His swimming teammate, Ryan Lochte, competed in Season 1 and was a Faithful who was murdered in Episode 5.
While it’s not clear if he would be a good Traitor, Phelps would excel in the physical competitions. — Brittany Sims
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J
Season five is currently filming right now and it is all non celebrities!
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R
Different version. That one is for NBC direct to network.
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R
Thank God. So sick of seeing celebs, and " professional contestants " ( same contestants on multiple reality shows)
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A
Season 5 will still be celebrities though.
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R
I think they need to cast ordinary people, none of this celebrity crap.
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L
Nene Leaks, Kim Zolciak, Porsha Williams (since they brought back Dorinda) Marshawn Lynch, Tia or Tamara, Dwight Howard, Mel B, Dione Sanders, Tamar Braxton, Johnny Middlebrooks … just to name a few �
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Kyle won't be good she gets too anxious uncomfortable talking about anything that has to do with conflict. Stassi talks way too much and on traitors the less you say the better. Kristen is lighthearted and laughs too much IDK if she'd able to take it seriously. Robert is so light and love and happiness and very excited he would never be able to banish or murder. Aneesa
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Aneesa and Tom would be good
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G
A couple of the names you suggest are overdone and just don't appeal at all; however, some of the names that aren't as overdone in reality television sound interesting. If it were deck of cards and we could reshuffle just a little keeping some and losing others, I'd tune in.
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B
Same thing
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B
Celebrities ruin the show. Too many egos and not enough real game play. Best season was with all the regular folk. If you must do celebrities… anyone but Rizo!! He’s not a celebrity. He didn’t even play survivor correctly. He sat back and let everyone do the work and didn’t even have the sense to realize that he only made it as far as he did was because he was no threat at all.
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T
I agree, I’m so tired of seeing celebrities all the time. Let regular people play and have a turn.
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K
Why not add a YouTuber like Mr Beast, or Nick DiGiovanni. That would be different and fun.
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Thought they were going to do everyday normal people, getting tired of all stars playong.
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D
This is just a wish list by the author
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They are filming a non celebrity civilian version to air on NBC.
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V
Aneesha would be a Traitor. I can't see Robert being a Traiator. Also, think Kristen will be a good Traitor. Darlene is too nice to be Traitor like Robert lol. Rizo, maybe a good Traitor along with Raven, but would love to see them all on Season 5.
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All good but Irwin Heck NO!!!
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