Peacock Unveils 23-Player Celebrity Cast for The Traitors Season 6

Key points

• The upcoming season, referred to as Season 6 by some outlets and Season 5 by others, will feature 23 contestants including Kristin Chenoweth, Chloe Kim, and Rashad Jennings.
• The cast includes numerous reality TV alumni from franchises such as The Real Housewives, Big Brother, Amazing Race, and Love Island.
• Alan Cumming will continue to host the series, which is produced by Studio Lambert.
• The season is scheduled to air in 2027, following the recent launch of the civilian spinoff The Traitors: New Blood on NBC.
• Peacock has already secured three additional seasons, bringing the total expected run to at least nine seasons.

Background

The Traitors has seen a significant surge in popularity, with its fourth season achieving the highest ratings to date and a 72 percent viewership increase over the previous season. The show recently won all seven Emmy Awards it was nominated for, including Outstanding Reality Competition Program. Following this success, Peacock renewed the series for three more seasons and launched a civilian version, The Traitors: New Blood, which premiered on NBC on September 17, 2026. The new celebrity season is the next major installment in this expanded franchise.

How outlets are covering it

The Hollywood Reporter and Variety both confirm the 23-person cast and the 2027 premiere window, though they differ on the season numbering, with THR calling it the next celebrity season and Variety labeling it Season 5. Playbill refers to it as Season 6, noting the show’s UK origins. PhillyVoice highlights the local connection of cast member Joey Graziadei, a Montgomery County native, and notes his fiancée Kelsey Anderson will manage his social media while he is in Scotland. All sources agree on the heavy inclusion of reality TV stars, but THR emphasizes the increased Hollywood talent, while Playbill focuses on theatrical connections like Kristin Chenoweth.

Why it matters

The expansion of The Traitors into multiple seasons and spinoffs signals a major shift in Peacock’s strategy to compete in the reality television market. The high-profile cast and strong ratings performance indicate that the format is a key driver for subscriber growth and brand recognition for the streaming service.

What to watch

Fans should expect the premiere of the new season in 2027. The civilian version, The Traitors: New Blood, will continue to stream on Peacock the day after its NBC broadcast. Additional cast announcements or promotional events may occur as the premiere date approaches.