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NBC’s The Traitors: New Blood reveals a 22-contestant civilian cast, hosted by Alan Cumming; the spinoff of The Traitors premieres Sept. 17 on NBC and streams on Peacock, with everyday Americans competing in a Scottish Highlands castle.
Maura Higgins is taking heat from Traitors cast and fans after the finale, with Eric Nam calling her “literally did nothing” all season and Monét X Change revealing she hadn’t watched the show before entering the castle. The revelations help explain her minimal gameplay and fuel debate about how The Traitors rewards passive players, even as Rob Rausch is celebrated for duping the group from the start.
Rob Rausch, the final Traitor, wins The Traitors Season 4 on Peacock, taking home $220,800 after the last roundtable, with Maura Higgins finishing as the final Faithful; Tara Lipinski, Johnny Weir, and Eric Nam were banished in earlier rounds as the season concluded.
In The Traitors Season 4 finale, Rob's calculated manipulation and Maura Higgins's shifting loyalties steer the game to his win, as Eric is banished after a tense final roundtable and Maura's votes reveal how she was steered into the victory; Rob pockets $220,000 in a season defined by intrigue and ruthless strategy.
After Episodes 4–5 of The Traitors Season 4, Rob Rausch remains the dominant power broker in the house, Natalie Anderson stands as the strongest Faithful ally, and Candiace Dillard Bassett keeps influencing discussions as a Traitor; Colton Underwood’s loud leadership keeps the group volatile and potentially risky, while Lisa Rinna’s Traitor status looks increasingly precarious as the cast shifts after the banishments of Monét X Change and Michael Rapaport.
Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the Federal Security Service (FSB) to identify and punish "traitors" without time limitations, urging increased antiterror work in response to perceived threats from Ukraine. The FSB, historically linked to controversial operations including the 1999 apartment bombings and the poisoning of dissidents like Alexei Navalny and Sergei Skripal, has been described as Putin's "dirty tricks squad." Additionally, a top Kremlin official labeled anti-Putin protesters as "traitors" for their demonstrations at polling stations.
Chris "CT" Tamburello, winner of MTV's Traitors, discusses his triumphant season, the chaos of the final moments, and his relationship with co-winner Trishelle Cannatella. He reflects on the show's political nature, his strategy of adapting and pivoting, and the challenges of navigating the game's state of confusion. Tamburello also addresses the dynamics of the game, his relationship with Trishelle, and the possibility of returning for Challenge 40.
Pro-Kremlin Ukrainian politician Illia Kyva, who had defected to Russia, was found dead near Moscow, and Ukraine's defense sector claimed responsibility for orchestrating the assassination. Ukraine has previously claimed responsibility for several attacks on pro-Russian figures and openly threatened to hunt down other "collaborators" and "traitors." Assassinations and attempts to kill enemies or perceived traitors are not uncommon in the Ukraine war.
The Security Services of Ukraine (SBU) have identified two brothers, Volodymyr and Dmytro Mamon, who allegedly helped plan the devastating Russian missile attack on a wake in Hroza, resulting in the death of 53 people. The brothers, who had fled to Russia after Hroza was liberated by Ukraine, cultivated a network of informants and passed on information about the reburial of a soldier to Russian forces. The SBU is attempting to locate the brothers and bring them to justice.
A mutiny in Russia has blurred the line between patriots and traitors, as a group of soldiers were arrested for plotting to overthrow the government. The incident highlights the growing nationalism in Russia and the tension between those who support the government and those who oppose it. The mutiny has also raised concerns about the stability of the Russian military and the potential for further unrest.