The Traitors Ireland: When is the next episode, prize money, host, contestants, where is the castle?
The UK version may be over but there’s plenty more Traitorous behaviour to enjoy.
Nearly 10 million viewers enjoyed watching Rachel and Stephen lie their way to a win in the latest series of The Traitors last week - becoming the most faithful Traitors in the history of the programme.
It may have left a gap in people’s television schedules but thankfully there are plenty of other versions of the show, thanks to the format becoming an international hit.
Later this year will see the latest series of the New Zealand Traitors, and the US version hosted by Alan Cumming is already being shown across the Atlantic.
But first up is The Traitors Ireland, which started dropping on the BBC iPlayer over the weekend.
Here’s everything you need to know about the series - and it’s a spoiler free zone.
How many episiodes of The Traitors Ireland are currently available to watch?
The first two episodes dropped over the weekend, with the next two arriving on Monday - so there are currently four episodes to enjoy including several banishments and murders.
When is the next episode of The Traitors Ireland?
It looks like the BBC will be releasing the series on a weekly basis - with two episodes arriving on the iPlayer every Monday. So episodes five and six will be arriving first thing on Monday, February 2.
Who hosts The Traitors Ireland?
The Traitors Ireland is hosted by Irish actress and television presenter Siobhán McSweeney. She is best known for her BAFTA-winning role as Sister Michael in the Irish sitcom Derry Girls. McSweeney has also appeared in the likes of Amandaland, Death in Paradise, The Great Pottery Throw Down and The Fall.
What is the prize money in The Traitors Ireland?
The winner of The Traitors Ireland won’t have as big a payday as in the UK version. There’s a potential prize pot of just €50,000 up for grabs (around £43,000) compared to the Claudia Winkleman-hosted show.
Where is the castle in The Traitors Ireland?
While both the UK Traitors and the American version of the show are filmed at Ardross Castle in Scotland, The Traitors Ireland is set in Slane Castle. The 18th century landmark is in County Meath around an hour north of Dublin. It’s a popular venue for large outdoor music gigs, with grounds that form a natural amphitheatre. Artists who have played there include The Rolling Stones, U2, Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Queen, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, and R.E.M..
Who are the competitors in The Traitors Ireland?
Here’s who is in the Castle for the first season of The Traitors Ireland, their age, what they do, and where they are from:
- Amy, 35, Apprentice tattoo artist, Dublin
- Andrew, 33, Civil servant, Cork
- Ben, 33, Irish defence forces, Dublin
- Christine, 38, Beauty therapist, Cork
- David, 48, Craft foreman gardener, Dublin
- Diane, 54, Radio Presenter, Galway
- Eamon, 36, Garda, Tipperary
- Faye, 27, Event Coordinator, Dublin
- Gemma, 39, Artist and Holistic Therapist, Laois
- Joanna, 39, Logistics specialist, Kildare
- John, 53, Fire fighter, Cork
- Katelyn, 32, Leadership Consultant, Galway
- Kelley, 23, Business graduate, Donegal
- Linda, 24, Doctor, Mayo
- Mark, 38, IT analyst, Laois
- Michelle, 52, Sports leader, Dublin
- Niall, 25, Teacher, Tyrone
- Nick, 30, Estate agent, Wicklow
- Nina, 45, Financial director, Wexford
- Oyin, 23, Model and gamer, Dublin
- Patrick, 55, Restaurateur/former casino manager, Westport
- Paudie, 68, Retired prison officer, Limerick
- Vanessa, 28, Content creator, Waterford
- Wilkin, 44, Field engineer, Dublin
Has The Traitors Ireland been shown in Ireland?
The Traitors Ireland was shown on Irish television station RTE at the end of last summer - so avoid any news articles about the series if you want to avoid spoilers.
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