The Traitors: New Blood is bringing an entirely new group of players to the infamous Scottish castle. NBC has revealed the cast for its first-ever all-civilian American edition of the hit reality competition series, with 22 everyday Americans competing for a prize of up to $250,000. (EW.com)
Hosted by Alan Cumming, The Traitors: New Blood will premiere Thursday, September 17, 2026, on NBC with a special two-hour premiere. The series will feature civilians rather than the reality TV stars and celebrities who have competed in previous U.S. seasons. (NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA)
The cast ranges in age from 23 to 65 and includes professionals such as a nurse, astrophysicist, dog groomer, teacher, physician, lawyer, realtor, content creator, pilot and former MLB player turned analyst. (EW.com)
Who Is on The Traitors: New Blood?
Here are all 22 contestants heading into the castle:
Abbey Benjamin
Abbey Benjamin is a 37-year-old nurse from Mangham, Louisiana. She says her medical experience has taught her to stay calm in chaotic situations and make decisions with limited information.
Abby Lee
Abby Lee, 29, is an astrophysicist from Saint Paul, Minnesota. Her analytical background could give her an interesting advantage when it comes to identifying players who aren’t telling the truth.
Arisa Thomas
Arisa Thomas is a 36-year-old dog groomer from Los Angeles, California. She describes herself as friendly and bubbly but says she would love the opportunity to show a more deceptive side of herself.
Ben McDonnell
Ben McDonnell, 34, is a barrel racer from Granbury, Texas. He’s entering the game with plenty of personality and says he’d love to become a Traitor.
Clyde Moser
Clyde Moser is a 32-year-old teacher from Charleston, South Carolina. A fan of The Traitors, Clyde says his theater background and experience dealing with people could help him navigate the game.
Jay Vinnedge
Jay Vinnedge, 36, is a physician from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He also has a military background and says his experience facing difficult situations could help him handle the pressure inside the castle.
Joe Vanella
Joe Vanella is a 44-year-old funeral director from Wantagh, New York. He believes his experience navigating emotionally charged environments could give him an advantage at the Roundtable.
Katie Fites
Katie Fites is the youngest contestant at 23. The Jacksonville, Florida native works as a marketing manager and considers herself a people person who can quickly build connections.
Kim Daily
Kim Daily, 37, is a lawyer from Houston, Texas. She describes herself as smart, trustworthy and cunning and says she’d love to play as a Traitor.
Kriste Lewis
Kriste Lewis is a 52-year-old realtor from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She plans to have fun with the experience while relying on her personality and ability to connect with others.
Logan Smith
Logan Smith, 26, is a realtor from Gatlinburg, Tennessee. He’s already thinking strategically about the game and says he would like the opportunity to play as a Traitor.
Madeline Kostopulos
Madeline Kostopulos is a 26-year-old construction manager from San Diego, California. She believes her luck, intuition and personality could help carry her through the competition.
Mark Zgoda
Mark Zgoda, 26, is a personal trainer from Phillipsburg, New Jersey. He plans to use his analytical abilities and social relationships to navigate the game.
Michael Foote
Michael Foote is a 38-year-old lawyer from New York, New York. As a trial attorney, he believes his ability to analyze human behavior could make him a formidable player.
Morgan Cook
Morgan Cook, 30, is a content creator from Midland, Michigan. She describes herself as perceptive and believes her tendency to notice small details could help her uncover the Traitors.
Niyyah Hayes
Niyyah Hayes is a 29-year-old therapist from Indianapolis, Indiana. She says her ability to build rapport and listen to people could help her form alliances while keeping her own strategy under wraps.
Shane Beatty
Shane Beatty, 32, is an ironworker from Staten Island, New York. Despite his imposing appearance, he describes himself as a gentle giant who plans to earn people’s trust.
Sherry Kuehl
Sherry Kuehl is the oldest contestant at 65. The writer from Leawood, Kansas believes her life experience and ability to read people could be valuable inside the castle.
Tomica Adams
Tomica Adams, 54, is a pilot from Boston, Massachusetts. She describes herself as authentic and determined and says she wants to build strong relationships with the other contestants.
Victor Vollbrechthausen
Victor Vollbrechthausen is a 26-year-old business executive from New York, New York. He’s confident heading into the competition and wants to build a strong group of allies.
Wyatt Gillespie
Wyatt Gillespie, 26, is a designer from Ligonier, Pennsylvania. He plans to use his charm and people skills to make connections throughout the game.
Xavier Scruggs
Xavier Scruggs, 38, is an MLB analyst from Wesley Chapel, Florida and a former professional baseball player. His experience reading tendencies and body language could make him an especially interesting player to watch. (EW.com)
When Does The Traitors: New Blood Premiere?
The Traitors: New Blood premieres Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. The premiere will run for two hours, followed by another two-hour episode on September 24 before the series moves into its regular one-hour time slot. (NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA)
The contestants will compete in the Scottish Highlands while attempting to identify the hidden Traitors among them. The Faithfuls must complete missions and grow the prize fund while trying to banish the Traitors before they are eliminated themselves. The maximum prize is $250,000. (NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA)
With 22 strangers entering the castle and no established reality-TV alliances, The Traitors: New Blood could bring an entirely different dynamic to the franchise.
Will you be watching the first all-civilian season of The Traitors?
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