BBC replace Claudia Winkleman on The Traitors new Uncloaked spin-off show

BBC has announced that The Traitors will have a new spin-off next year, replacing presenter Claudia Winkleman.

The show is a nerve-wracking psychological reality competition in which 22 strangers play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, in the hope of winning up to £120,000.

Claudia will be back as presenter, but for a special spin-off podcast she will be replaced by comedian Ed Gamble.

The Traitors: Uncloaked is a brand new visualized podcast that will take fans of the hit entertainment show deeper into the castle.

There will be an array of cast members and celebrity guests, who will be on hand to discuss all the betrayals, mind games and manipulations.

Claudia returns as host of The Traitors, but for a special spin-off podcast she is replaced by comedian Ed Gamble

Ed says of his new role: 'The first series of The Traitors was my absolute obsession, and I can't wait to dive deep into series 2 and dissect all the twists and turns it has to offer. It goes without saying that I am 100% loyal.'

Louise Kattenhorn, Commissioning Executive of BBC Sounds says: 'The Traitors is a show that EVERYONE will be talking about and this visualized podcast will be like joining the ultimate group chat, with cast members and celebrity guest fans enjoying all the drama and gameplay along with super fan Ed Gamble.

“Plus, we have footage of the moment exiled and murdered players discovered who the traitors among them were – I can't wait!”

Suzy Grant, executive producer at Listen, said: 'Like The Traitors, we've kept our own secret and are thrilled to be creating the official visualized podcast.

'At Listen we're taking companion podcasts to the next level in this hugely ambitious new show that will demonstrate the real power of podcasting.

'The special full version will go live on BBC Sounds before being broadcast on BBC Two and available to stream on iPlayer. There's nothing like it and we can't wait to start recording, cloaks optional.”

The episodes will air on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, and an extended version with additional guests, further theories and essential analysis will be available on BBC Sounds.

The Traitors, a nail-biting psychological reality competition hosted by Claudia Winkleman, has been renewed for a third season ahead of series two's debut

The Traitors returns for a third season.

22 strangers play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, in the hope of winning up to £120,000.

The majority of the participants are 'Faithfuls' and must figure out who among them are 'Traitors' – who have the ability to 'kill' a fellow participant every night.

The group has daily 'bans' in which they must vote to kick out someone they believe is a traitor, while working together on challenges to raise money for the prize fund.

The BBC series proved to be a huge success when it launched last year and fans went wild last week when a teaser trailer was released for series two.

Show bosses are confident the next installment will be another success this year and have already opened casting applications for season three.

Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC, said: 'The massive unscripted hit The Traitors is returning for a third series.

'Expect more psychological gameplay, exciting challenges and of course Claudia at the helm.

“It's sure to be an exciting ride for avid fans and newcomers to the series alike. The BBC will always remain loyal to The Traitors.

Traitors fans were buzzing with excitement on Saturday night after the BBC released a teaser trailer for series two of the hit show

Stephen Lambert, CEO of Studio Lambert, added: “We are pleased that a third series of The Traitors has been confirmed today, ahead of the arrival of the second series on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

'The Traitors has been so warmly received by viewers, critics and awards juries.

“Claudia and the team look forward to keeping audiences on the edge of their seats again with increasingly exciting missions and exceptional players competing in this gripping game of bluff and skill.”

To sign up for season three of The Traitors, visit www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part.

The Traitors and The Traitors: Uncloaked will be released on the BBC in early 2024.