Peacock just announced The Traitors season six cast, and it’s the kind of lineup that makes you clear your calendar. Kristin Chenoweth, Cody Simpson and Whitney Leavitt lead the new group heading to Ardross Castle, joined by Taylor Hale, Gizelle Bryant, Bianca Del Rio, JaNa Craig and Dominic Monaghan. Host Alan Cumming narrated the reveal video, bringing his signature flair to the announcement.
The timing is no accident. The show just dominated the 2026 Emmys with seven wins, including Cumming’s third consecutive hosting trophy and a third straight outstanding reality competition program award. That momentum follows a season four finale that fans are still talking about, where traitor Rob Rausch kept his identity hidden until the very end and shocked runner-up Maura Higgins.
Add in the franchise’s first-ever all-civilians season, which premiered Sept. 17, and The Traitors is having a moment unlike any other reality series right now. With a cast blending Broadway, pop music and reality TV royalty, season six already feels like appointment viewing.
Who are you most excited to see at the round table this season?
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