Reality TV fans, prepare yourselves — The Traitors Season 4 is gearing up for a thrilling return in early 2026 with a cast of 23 high-profile reality stars. From Survivor legends to Big Brother strategists and Real Housewives icons, this season promises drama, alliances, and betrayal like never before.
Reality Legends Enter the Castle
Unveiled on Friday, the Season 4 cast includes standout personalities from a range of hit series. Familiar faces from Survivor, Big Brother, and The Real Housewives franchise headline the list, alongside unexpected additions like Olympic figure skaters Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir.
Senior editor Denton Davidson notes, “It’s a little Real Housewives heavy. They clearly bring ratings, but many of them don’t know how to play the game.” Co-host Marcus James Dixon believes one of the Housewives will be chosen as a Traitor this time, especially since none were cast as Traitors last season.
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Notable Names to Watch
Among the Real Housewives joining this season are:
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Dorinda Medley (returning from Season 2)
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Candiace Dillard Bassett
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Caroline Stanbury
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Lisa Rinna
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Porsha Williams
Fans are already speculating whether Dorinda will flip from Faithful to Traitor in her return. “If I were there, I’d target her immediately,” jokes Davidson.
Surprise Additions: Olympic Flair and Reality Icons
Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir bring Olympic sparkle to the Scottish castle. Known for their witty Winter Olympics commentary, their dynamic could inject both comedy and competitiveness into the game. “They’re like the bestie duo you’d meet in West Hollywood,” Davidson laughs.
Reality TV veteran Rob Cesternino, once a contender for Survivor 50, is making waves with his move to The Traitors. Dixon describes it as a bold statement: “Survivor’s loss is Traitors’ gain.”
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Also competing are:
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Yamil “Yam Yam” Arocho (Survivor)
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Natalie Anderson (Amazing Race, Survivor)
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Ian Terry and Tiffany Mitchell (Big Brother)
Tiffany, dubbed “America’s Favorite Houseguest,” is known for her role in creating the “Cookout” alliance, while Ian makes a return to reality competition after years away.
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There’s speculation that Survivor 44’s Carolyn Wiger may have influenced Yam Yam’s casting. Like Rob, she was also cut from Survivor 50, potentially due to her popularity on The Traitors.
Adding even more intrigue, NFL mom Donna Kelce joins the cast, leading to playful speculation about whether Taylor Swift — girlfriend of Travis Kelce — might tune in. “You know she’s going to watch,” Davidson remarks.
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What to Expect in 2026
The Traitors Season 4 will premiere in early 2026, following the tradition of launching each season in January. With the show already renewed for a fifth season, the future of this social strategy hit looks promising.
