The Traitors returns in 2026 with a different look as The Traitors: New Blood replaces the familiar celebrity-heavy cast with 22 everyday Americans competing inside Alan Cumming’s Scottish castle. The NBC series premiered September 17 and continues the franchise’s familiar mix of missions, banishments, secret Traitors, and Faithfuls competing for a prize worth up to $250,000.
Spoiler alert: The latest episodes of The Traitors: New Blood completed the Traitor lineup, with Katie Fites joining original Traitors Joe Vanella and Tomica Adams after beating Xavier Scruggs for the final spot. Xavier was subsequently murdered, Faithful Arisa Thomas was banished at the Roundtable, and Logan Smith became the next murder after voicing suspicions about Katie, leaving all three Traitors still in the game heading into the next episode.
The Favorites To Win The Traitors: New Blood
Joe Vanella leads the odds to win with a +400 moneyline, followed by Tomica Adams at +500 and Abby Lee at +650. Joe and Tomica immediately stand out because both have been identified as Traitors, giving them a direct route to the prize if they can survive the roundtable and eliminate the right Faithfuls along the way.
Joe Vanella +400
Tomica Adams +500
Abby Lee +650
Ben McDonnell +800
Clyde Moser +900
The difficulty with backing a Traitor is that early success can eventually create suspicion. A strong player needs to influence the group without appearing to control it, making social positioning nearly as important as deception.
Potential Contenders Worth Watching
The middle of the board contains several contestants who could quickly shorten in price if they establish themselves as trusted players. Katie Fites sits at +1000 in our market, while Jay Vinnedge and Michael Foote are both +1200.
Katie Fites +1000
Jay Vinnedge +1200
Michael Foote +1200
Morgan Cook +1400
Katie is especially interesting because New Blood introduces Accomplices who can assist the Traitors, adding a strategic wrinkle that didn’t exist in the traditional U.S. format. Katie has been identified as one of the Accomplices, which could make her position unusually influential if she avoids drawing attention.
Sleeper Picks At Longer Odds
Longer prices can be attractive in a show where one banishment, murder, or alliance shift can completely change the game. Entertainment prop bets have Abbey Benjamin and Logan Smith priced at +1600, with Niyyah Hayes at +1800 and Shane Beatty at +2000.
Abbey Benjamin +1600
Logan Smith +1600
Niyyah Hayes +1800
Shane Beatty +2000
Sherry Kuehl +2200
Sleepers do not necessarily need to dominate early episodes. Staying out of the center of attention can be a valuable strategy, particularly for Faithfuls who need to stay useful enough to survive without appearing dangerous to the Traitors.
Another Celebrity Season Of The Traitors Is Coming
Fans who prefer the celebrity version will not have to wait too long. Peacock has already announced Season 6 for early 2027, with Alan Cumming returning and a cast that includes Bianca Del Rio, Chloe Kim, Craig Conover, Cynthia Bailey, Dominic Monaghan, Kristin Chenoweth, Michele Fitzgerald, Joey Graziadei, Taylor Hale, and Whitney Leavitt.
That celebrity lineup should create another natural betting market once the season gets closer. Until then, New Blood offers a different kind of handicapping challenge, with unknown players forcing viewers to judge strategy and social gameplay rather than relying on established reality-TV reputations.
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