The new host of The Traitors reboot has officially been revealed, and it is a VERY familiar face!
After months of rumours, Channel 10 confirmed on September 28 that former Big Brother Australia host, Gretel Killeen, is taking on the gig.
“The Traitors is returning to 10 in 2026 with Aussie legend @GretelKilleen as host! Dust off your cloaks, trusty Traitors, and prepare to bury the hatchet… in your closest ally’s back 🗡️🥀,” the broadcaster wrote in an Instagram caption, adding that it is returning in 2026.
Season three is currently being filmed in New Zealand.
The former host, who is currently competing on The Amazing Race Australia with her daughter, Epiphany, shared her excitement in an exclusive statement to the Daily Telegraph.
“As a writer and performer, I love a new experience and hosting the new Traitors gives me permission to explore an alternate version of myself in an imaginary place, full of challenging mischief,” she said.
Gretel’s major new move comes after she was snubbed from the Big Brother reboot, with Mel Tracina signing on as host, despite Gretel being the face of the show for six years.
Meanwhile, The Traitors first premiered in 2022 and was hosted by Rodger Corser, but it received poor ratings and was cancelled after its second series.
According to reports, the third series will once again feature celebrities, following season two, which featured a mix of celebrities and well-known names.
The show’s previous host, Rodger, moved to Channel Nine to host The Floor.
The Traitors was quietly benched in 2023, but New Idea confirmed the show was being brought back for a reboot.
Before Channel 10 made the announcement, news.com.au previously claimed that The Real Housewives of Sydney star Krissy Marsh was going to host the show.
Based on the original Dutch series, The Traitors sees a group of contestants living together in a secluded location.
They are secretly divided into two roles: the Faithful, who must work together to build a prize pot and identify the hidden saboteurs; and the Traitors, a small group who covertly eliminate a Faithful each night while avoiding detection.
The Aussie version debuted in 2022, and after two lacklustre seasons, Network 10 announced they were shelving the show.
At the time, they said they were leaving the door open for a possible return.
Since then, the US and UK versions of The Traitors have found great success, especially after the US version switched tactics and started casting reality stars instead of unknowns.
This has reportedly buoyed Network 10 to dip their toe back into the game.
