Maura Higgins Joins Season Four of ‘The Traitors’ in the US
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Irish television personality Maura Higgins is set too compete in the fourth season of the popular reality game show The Traitors, airing in the United States. Higgins,known for her appearances on Love Island adn I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, has already generated buzz with a teaser trailer showcasing her competitive spirit.
A Competitive Edge: Higgins’ Strategy
In a promotional clip for the upcoming season, Higgins expressed a desire to be selected as one of the “Traitors” – players tasked with secretly eliminating their “Faithful” counterparts. “Well, I’m starting off wearing a cape, so I hope that I’m a Traitor, and I hope to kill everyone one by one,” she stated, hinting at a ruthless approach to the game. She playfully added, “Sounds a bit Traitor-y to me.”
What is ‘The Traitors’?
The traitors, hosted by Scottish actor Alan Cumming, is a reality competition that tests deception and trust. Celebrity contestants live in a remote location – a Scottish castle in this case – and work together to complete challenges. Though, hidden among them are the “Traitors,” who secretly plot to eliminate the “Faithful” players. the goal is for the “faithful” to identify and banish all the “Traitors” before they are eliminated themselves. The winning team shares a prize of up to $250,000.
Star-Studded Cast
Higgins will be joined by a diverse cast of celebrities, including:
- Lisa Rinna (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills)
- Monét X Change (RuPaul’s Drag Race)
- Kristen Kish (Chef and TV Host)
Higgins’ Reality TV Background
Before joining The Traitors, Higgins gained prominence as a finalist on the 2019 season of the British reality dating show Love Island. She later appeared as a contestant on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in 2024 and hosted Love Island USA Aftersun, demonstrating her versatility in the reality television landscape.
Where to watch
Season four of The Traitors US will premiere on Peacock on January 11, 2026.
Source: Press Association