The Traitors season 4: Meet the contestants and watch the new trailer

New Faithfuls. New Traitors. New season.

The time has come for reality TV icons and notorious figures in modern-day pop culture to show us what they've got after being cast on The Traitors season 4. Legendary host Alan Cumming will return for a fourth season of the Emmy-winning reality show, which might have the most exciting cast in the history of the U.S. series so far.

This Tuesday, December 16, Peacock dropped a brand-new trailer for the season featuring several iconic one-liners from both Cumming and the contestants.

We couldn't be more excited for a new season of Traitors!

Learn more about the cast of celebrities competing on The Traitors season 4 below, and make sure to watch the season premiere on Thursday, January 8, 2026 on Peacock.

Yam Yam Arocho ('Survivor')

Survivor 44 winner Yamil Arocho, best known as Yam Yam, has a top-tier social game and was in an alliance with Carolyn Wiger (who competed in the third season of The Traitors). Is he coming to avenge with Survivor costar? Stay tuned.

Instagram: @yamilpr

Johnny Weir (Olympic figure skater)

Olympic figure skater, actor, TV personality, and sports commentator Johnny Weir is coming to The Traitors. But will Weir give us the full Tonya Harding fantasy? One can hope!

Instagram: @johnnygweir

Kristen Kish ('Top Chef')

Kristen Kish went from being the first-ever out lesbian winner of Top Chef winner to becoming the host of the entire series following Padma Lakshmi's exit. A bona fide reality TV icon.

Instagram: @kristenlkish

Monét X Change ('RuPaul's Drag Race')

RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars 4 winner, singer, TV personality, and talk show star Monét X Change has the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to go all the way. Monét is also the drag sister of Bob the Drag Queen (who competed in season 3 of The Traitors). Soak it up, babes!

Instagram: @monetxchange

Colton Underwood ('The Bachelor')

After appearing on shows like The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, Colton Underwood went on to lead his own season of The Bachelor. Since then, Underwood has come out as a gay man, starred in the Netflix docuseries Coming Out Colton, and even won the reality competition series Beyond the Edge.

Instagram: @coltonunderwood

Candiace Dillard Bassett

Singer, former Miss United States, and The Real Housewives of Potomac star Candiace Dillard Bassett will be serving vocals and drama.

Instagram: @therealcandiace

Caroline Stanbury ('The Real Housewives of Dubai')

A breakout star from Ladies of London, Caroline Stanbury is now best known for starring in The Real Housewives of Dubai. Expect fabulous looks and fierce clapbacks from this diva.

Instagram: @carolinestanbury

Donna Kelce (Travis Kelce's mother; Taylor Swift's mother-in-law)

Donna Kelce — yes, Travis Kelce's mother and Taylor Swift's "mother-in-law" — is coming to The Traitors. We can't wait to see how this turns out.

Instagram: @donnakelce

Dorinda Medley ('The Real Housewives of New York City')

The Real Housewives of New York City star — who competed in the third season of The Traitors — is a reality TV star known for her memes and chaotic one-liners.

Instagram: @dorindamedley

Eric Nam (singer-songwriter)

Korean-American singer Eric Nam is known for combining several different music genres into his own discography. With more than 4.4 million followers on Instagram, this pop star could make waves in the Traitors castle.

Instagram: @ericnam

Ian Terry ('Big Brother')

Ian Terry, the winner of Big Brother 14 and (unfortunately) early-out houseguest on Big Brother 22: All-Stars, is known for playing a fantastic game while seeming like he's an underdog.

Instagram: @ianpterry14

Lisa Rinna ('The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills')

Reality TV superstar Lisa Rinna has, in many ways, transcended her time as a cast member of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Instagram: @lisarinna

Mark Ballas ('Dancing with the Stars')

Dancing With the Stars pro is bringing ballroom to the Traitors castle. Fans are curious to see it!

Instagram: @markballas

Maura Higgins ('Love Island UK' / 'Aftersun: Love Island USA')

Alert: A new bombshell has entered the villa. Love Island UK star Maura Higgins is gorgeous, charismatic, and competitive — a perfect combo for Traitors.

Instagram: @maurahiggins

Michael Rapaport (actor; 'Atypical' / 'Deep Blue Sea')

Michael Rapaport is a veteran actor who's been in projects like Deep Blue Sea and Atypical.

Instagram: @michaelrapaport

Natalie Anderson ('Survivor')

Natalie Anderson proved that she's a bona fide competition beast while appearing on Survivor. She'll be a great asset for the challenges on Traitors, that's for sure.

Instagram: @natalieeand

Porsha Williams ('The Real Housewives of Atlanta')

Porsha Williams will definitely bring her unfiltered (well…) self to The Traitors. The fans love Real Housewives alumni in the series, and this RHOA icon is definitely a great choice.

Instagram: @porsha4real

Rob Cesternino ('Survivor' / 'Rob Has a Podcast')

After competing on Survivor twice, Rob Cesternino launched the Rob Has a Podcast empire he is now best known for. The mics will be on, but will the knives come out? Maybe so!

Instagram: @robcesternino

Rob Rausch ('Love Island USA')

The snake enthusiast and Love Island USA superstar is known for creating chaos, which is precisely what the viewers want in this fourth season of Traitors.

Instagram: @rob.rausch

Ron Funches (comedian)

Ron Funches is a comedian and actor who'll certainly bring his authentic self to The Traitors.

Instagram: @ronfunch

Stephen Colletti ('One Tree Hill')

Stephen Colletti was the ultimate heartthrob on TV shows like One Tree Hill and Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County.

Instagram: @stephencolletti

Tara Lipinski (Olympic figure skater)

Tara Lipinski is an Olympic gold medalist and sports commentator. Over the years, she's also established herself as a fashion icon.

Instagram: @taralipinski

Tiffany Mitchell ('Big Brother')

Tiffany Mitchell was a standout star on Big Brother 23 who participated in the creation of the Cookout alliance.

Instagram: @absolutelygorgeous100

The Traitors season 4 premieres on Thursday, January 8, 2026 on Peacock.