If there’s one factor followers of The Traitors have realized by means of the years, it’s by no means to underestimate the players.
As season 4 of Peacock’s actuality present kicks off on January 8, 2026, some viewers could acknowledge their favourite stars from the Actual Housewives franchise or Travis Kelce’s mother, Donna Kelce.
Whereas it’s necessary to maintain eyes on these rivals, the true focus may should be directed on the stars from Large Brother and Survivor.
Certain, Lisa Rinna and Dorinda Medley can throw shade and skim folks in confessional interviews. However one factor they haven’t finished is reside in a home or on an island for weeks at a time with no connection to the skin world.
Because the video games start on Peacock, maintain studying to study extra in regards to the Survivor and Large Brother gamers making an attempt to make a reputation for themselves within the citadel:
Ian Terry

Ian Terry Sam McElwee/Peacock
SHOW: Large Brother seasons 14 and 22
Throughout his first season on CBS’ actuality present, Ian defied the percentages by securing extra jury votes than fellow finalist Dan Gheesling. He additionally made historical past by being the youngest winner within the present’s historical past.
Whereas he didn’t make it as far within the present’s all-stars season — he made the jury and voted for Cody Calafiore — Ian has one connection in The Traitors citadel. He’s a detailed good friend of Rob Cesternino and a frequent visitor on his podcast.
Natalie Anderson

Natalie Anderson Sam McElwee/Peacock
SHOW: Survivor seasons 29 and 40
Natalie gained her first season of Survivor and went again to compete within the champion’s season, Survivor: Winners at Warfare, the place she was the runner-up. Her social recreation and bodily energy had been showcased as soon as once more when she landed on a season of The Problem, when she was paired with Wes Bergmann.
“I’m simply making an attempt to get an genuine vibe out of all people and attempt to actually see who I can belief just a bit bit firstly of the sport,” Natalie stated about her technique for The Traitors. “[I want to] begin to construct reputations and strong relationships that may carry me far into this recreation.”
Rob Cesternino

Rob Cesternino Sam McElwee/Peacock
SHOW: Survivor seasons 6 and eight
After 22 years away from actuality TV, Rob is again and able to show he nonetheless has what it takes to win huge in competitors exhibits. In any case, Survivor host Jeff Probst as soon as referred to as him “the neatest participant to by no means win.”
Extra lately, Rob has discovered success together with his podcast titled “Rob Has a Podcast.” The present covers Survivor and different actuality competitors exhibits. And sure, some present forged members of The Traitors have been friends earlier than.
Tiffany Mitchell

Tiffany Mitchell Sam McElwee/Peacock
SHOW: Large Brother season 23
The Large Brother: Reindeer Video games cohost discovered success on the CBS actuality present when she helped assemble the spectacular Cookout alliance. Tiffany’s grasp plan ended up working, main her and her alliance into the ultimate 6.
Though she positioned sixth within the competitors, Tiffany turned a fan-favorite and proved to be a real Queen by way of creating alliances.
Yam Yam Arocho

Yam Yam Arch Sam McElwee/Peacock
SHOW: Survivor season 44
After bonding with Survivor tribemates Carolyn Wiger and Carson Garrett, Yam Yam secured himself a loyal three-person alliance that lasted all the way in which to the ultimate 4.
His recreation play, social recreation and fast wit earned him the title of Sole Survivor with just one jury member voting for an additional finalist.
The Traitors season 4 premieres on Peacock Thursday, January 8, at 9 p.m. ET with new episodes dropping each Thursday.
