Reality TV fans are in for a treat as Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, winner of “Love Island” 2022, joins the cast of “The Traitors” for its second American season on BBC Three. This season features a diverse cast and a new host, Alan Cumming, promising thrilling deception and strategy.
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Reality TV fans are in for a treat as the hit psychological game show “The Traitors” returns for its second American season next week on BBC Three, and this time, a familiar face from “Love Island” is joining the cast. Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, the winner of “Love Island” in 2022, will be one of the 22 contestants vying for the cash prize in the new season of “The Traitors.”
The Traitors: Thrilling Game of Deception
For those unfamiliar with the show, “The Traitors” is a gripping reality competition series that follows a group of contestants, some of whom are designated as “Traitors” and tasked with deceiving the others, who are known as “Faithfuls.” The Faithfuls must work together to complete challenges and banish the Traitors from the game, all while trying to uncover their identities.
Love Island, The Traitors Returns with a New Host and Diverse Cast
This season, the show will be hosted by actor Alan Cumming, taking over from Claudia Winkleman, who hosted the UK version. The diverse cast includes celebrities from various reality shows, such as “The Real Housewives,” “The Bachelor,” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” as well as former UK Parliamentary Speaker John Bercow.
Ekin-Su’s Journey from Love Island to The Traitors
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, the breakout star of “Love Island” 2022, will be one of the faithful in the new season of “The Traitors.” Since her win on “Love Island” alongside Davide Sanclimenti (the couple has since split), Ekin-Su has been a regular presence on British television, appearing on shows like “Dancing on Ice” and “Celebrity Big Brother.”
Love Island, The Traitors Returns: Ekin-Su’s Strategy and Expectations
In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Ekin-Su reflected on her experience on “The Traitors,” admitting that she wished she had been more strategic in her approach. “I wish I had been more clever and more strategic,” she said. “When I went they asked me, ‘Do you have a game plan?’ I said, ‘No, I know how people lie.’ I should have had a proper strategic plan and looked at patterns from the past seasons’ winners.”
Despite her lack of preparation, Ekin-Su enjoyed the unique experience of living in a castle and participating in a “murder mystery” style game. “It’s like everything I love, quirky, so I was really in the moment,” she explained.
Love Island, The Traitors Returns: Ekin-Su’s Determination for a Comeback
While Ekin-Su’s fate on the show remains a mystery until the episodes air, one thing is clear: she’s already eager for a second chance. “Mate. If I go back on there, I’m going to be brutal this time. I won’t be just this nice girl. I would be a bitch on that program,” she declared.
With her fierce determination and reality TV experience, Ekin-Su promises to be a formidable contestant in the new season of “The Traitors.” Fans can tune in to BBC Three on Wednesday, June 12, at 7 pm to catch the premiere and witness the thrilling game of deception unfold.
