Kristin Chenoweth, Bianca Del Rio, Whitney Leavitt Twist in Traitors

The upcoming Season 5 of the NBC reality competition The Traitors will debut early next year, bringing a fresh mix of actors, reality stars and creators to the villa. Among the returning cast are Kristin Chenoweth, Whitney Leavitt and RuPaul Drag Race alum Bianca Del Rio.

The lineup also includes creator Boman Martinez‑Reid and a host of other celebrity names ranging from Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim to former NFL star Rashad Jennings.

The show, produced by Studio Lambert, has been renewed for three additional seasons through Season 8 and recently secured a new deal for host Alan Cumming.

Cumming also received his third consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Host in a Reality or Competition Program, while the series itself earned its third straight Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition Program.

Following the announcement, NBC aired The Traitors: New Blood, a civilian spin‑off that premiered last night. This expansion signals growing interest in the mystery format originally adapted from the Dutch series De Verraders.

## Background & Context

The Traitors follows a twist on classic reality competition formats, dividing contestants into two covert groups: the Faithful and the Traitors. At the outset, host Alan Cumming selects a small number of Traitors who then try to eliminate the Faithful one by one while remaining undetected.

Each week, Faithful members gather at a roundtable to discuss suspicions and vote to banish a suspected Traitor. The game ends when either all Traitors are eliminated or only Traitors remain, at which point the prize money is divided among the surviving group.

The series’ executive production team includes Stephen Lambert, Mike Cotton, Sam Rees‑Jones,

Rosie Franks, Tim Harcourt, Jack Burgess and Darrell Olsen.

## Season 5 Cast Details

Season 5 will feature an eclectic mix of personalities ranging from Broadway icon Kristin Chenoweth to reality‑TV veteran Whitney Leavitt and RuPaul Drag Race star Bianca Del Rio. Former Real Housewives alum Bronwyn Newport and Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim also join the roster, expanding the show’s appeal across fan bases.

The lineup includes creator Boman Martinez‑Reid, former “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” contestant Cynthia Bailey, “Happy Endings” actor Casey Wilson and “Lost” star Dominic Monaghan. Australian pop singer Cody Simpson, Southern Charm figure Craig Conover, and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member Joey Graziadei add additional.

Sports figures such as Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim, former NFL star Rashad Jennings, and “Amazing Race” veteran Taylor Hale lend athletic flair to the competition.

Music and entertainment personalities—Australian pop star Cody Simpson, “Love Island” narrator Iain Stirling, and “Queer As Folk” actor Johnny Sibilly—enrich the cast’s diversity.

The season also features “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Gizelle Bryant, former “Big Brother” contestant Jag Bains, and “Love Island USA” personality JaNa Craig. Additional participants include “Next Gen NYC” actress Emira D’Spaine, “Survivor” alum Michele Fitzgerald and “The Challenge” competitor Rachel Robinson.

## Future Outlook

Season 5 is slated to premiere in early 2025, following the successful launch of The Traitors: New Blood. The show’s renewal through Season 8 ensures fans can anticipate several more years of intrigue and strategy.

With its third consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition Program, The Traitors has cemented its place among top reality‑tv offerings. Host Alan Cumming’s continued involvement as executive producer and host underscores the program’s strong creative direction.

The upcoming season will continue to test contestants’ social skills and deductive reasoning in a high‑stakes environment, with the prize pot at stake only if Traitors survive until the end.

As Season 5 approaches, viewers can expect a blend of celebrity drama and strategic gameplay that has already proven popular with audiences and critics alike.