The Traitors lands exciting new spin-off – but fans have a huge concern --[Reported by Umva mag]

Hit TV show The Traitors has landed a spin-off show but some fans have already admitted they are sceptical. Until now, editions of the programme have been created in the UK, US, Australia and the Netherlands but now another country looks set to be added into the mix. BBCThe Traitors is a hit TV show in the UK and now it is set to reach a new international audience..[/caption] BBCClaudia Winkleman presents The Traitors in the UK,[/caption] But now it’s been announced that The Traitors is getting an Irish spin-off as Irish broadcaster RTÉ confirmed it has commissioned an edition of the psychological game show for the Emerald Isle. In the show, 22 strangers are plunged into in a game of deception and trust. Lurking among the 22 contestants are “traitors” out to murder a “faithful” player each night, unless the faithful players suss them out first. The winner has the chance to win €50,000 prize money. While one fan was excited to announce that “Traitors Ireland was coming,” others were not quite as positive about its arrival. Fans took to X, formerly Twitter in outrage. One saying: “Irish versions of shows are always s*** Another said: “This is going to be pure and utter s***.” While another quipped: “Without a hint of Irony?” There was a great debate over who could host the show, with mixed reviews. “This could be great – as long as the presenter isn’t too cheesy. Getting the tone right will be critical,” said one. Another agreed: “This will live or die by the host. My vote is for Emma Doran.” One went further to say: “I’m trying to think of any Irish presenter with the charisma and sass of Claudia Winkleman or Alan Cumming……and nope drawing a very big blank….” But the news is receiving a positive reaction from viewers in the UK, with one saying: “I hope BBCThree and BBCiplayer air it.” The BBC‘s UK version of the show has won BAFTA awards and attracted 8 million viewers for its second season finale. The US adaptation, hosted by Alan Cumming, also received critical acclaim and an Emmy win. Both versions have been renewed for multiple seasons, showing the show’s popularity. Grainne McAleer, RTÉ’s Commissioning Editor for Documentaries and Series, said: “We’re confident that Traitors Ireland will be just as thrilling. We’re looking for dynamic contestants who can outwit, out-schmooze, and outplay the others.” Kite Entertainment’s Managing Director added that they were thrilled to bring the original Dutch format to Irish screens. Now they are on the hunt for the perfect castle, cast, and host. BBCThe Traitors II Andrew, Jasmine and Ross.[/caption] BBCCould you be the next Traitor?[/caption] Applications to take part in the series are open,

Oct 11, 2024 - 18:14
The Traitors lands exciting new spin-off – but fans have a huge concern --[Reported by Umva mag]

Hit TV show The Traitors has landed a spin-off show but some fans have already admitted they are sceptical.

Until now, editions of the programme have been created in the UK, US, Australia and the Netherlands but now another country looks set to be added into the mix.

a group of blindfolded people sit around a table with a compass on it
BBC
The Traitors is a hit TV show in the UK and now it is set to reach a new international audience..[/caption]
a woman in a black sweater stands in front of a pyramid
BBC
Claudia Winkleman presents The Traitors in the UK,[/caption]

But now it’s been announced that The Traitors is getting an Irish spin-off as Irish broadcaster RTÉ confirmed it has commissioned an edition of the psychological game show for the Emerald Isle.

In the show, 22 strangers are plunged into in a game of deception and trust.

Lurking among the 22 contestants are “traitors” out to murder a “faithful” player each night, unless the faithful players suss them out first.

The winner has the chance to win €50,000 prize money.

While one fan was excited to announce that “Traitors Ireland was coming,” others were not quite as positive about its arrival.

Fans took to X, formerly Twitter in outrage. One saying: “Irish versions of shows are always s***

Another said: “This is going to be pure and utter s***.”

While another quipped: “Without a hint of Irony?”

There was a great debate over who could host the show, with mixed reviews.

“This could be great – as long as the presenter isn’t too cheesy. Getting the tone right will be critical,” said one.

Another agreed: “This will live or die by the host. My vote is for Emma Doran.”

One went further to say: “I’m trying to think of any Irish presenter with the charisma and sass of Claudia Winkleman or Alan Cumming……and nope drawing a very big blank….”

But the news is receiving a positive reaction from viewers in the UK, with one saying: “I hope BBCThree and BBCiplayer air it.”

The BBC‘s UK version of the show has won BAFTA awards and attracted 8 million viewers for its second season finale.

The US adaptation, hosted by Alan Cumming, also received critical acclaim and an Emmy win. Both versions have been renewed for multiple seasons, showing the show’s popularity.

Grainne McAleer, RTÉ’s Commissioning Editor for Documentaries and Series, said: “We’re confident that Traitors Ireland will be just as thrilling. We’re looking for dynamic contestants who can outwit, out-schmooze, and outplay the others.”

Kite Entertainment’s Managing Director added that they were thrilled to bring the original Dutch format to Irish screens.

Now they are on the hunt for the perfect castle, cast, and host.

three people sit at a table with wine glasses on it
BBC
The Traitors II Andrew, Jasmine and Ross.[/caption]
a man in a green cape stands next to a woman in a blue cape
BBC
Could you be the next Traitor?[/caption]

Applications to take part in the series are open,






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