Actress Joanna Page, best known for her role in Gavin and Stacey, has expressed interest in participating in the upcoming celebrity edition of the BBC's popular game show, Traitors. This new nine-part series will challenge a group of famous participants to identify the hidden 'Traitors' among them. The stakes are high, with a cash prize of £120,000 up for grabs. Each episode features a round-table voting process where contestants can be eliminated or face potential "murder" if a Traitor remains undetected. Although no celebrities have been officially confirmed for this UK edition, Joanna has revealed that she would consider joining the cast under one specific condition: not being away from home for an extended period. She shared these thoughts during an interview on the Off the Telly podcast with Natalie Cassidy, emphasizing her preference for a shorter filming duration.

The concept of Traitors revolves around a murder-mystery format where participants must discern between those who are loyal and those who are secretly working against them. In conversations with Natalie Cassidy, a former star of EastEnders, Joanna admitted her fascination with the show but voiced concerns about the time commitment required. Natalie, who has experience with reality TV shows like Celebrity Big Brother and Strictly Come Dancing, speculated that filming could take up to three weeks. However, Joanna clarified that two weeks would be more manageable for her, given her family responsibilities as a mother of four. Her willingness to participate hinges on balancing professional opportunities with personal commitments.

Natalie also mentioned her preference for playing a Traitor if she were to join the show, believing she would excel in that role. Joanna agreed, suggesting that Natalie would indeed make a formidable Traitor. Meanwhile, the show's host, Claudia Winkleman, has previously stated her inclination towards being part of the Faithful. Claudia admitted to the Radio Times that she might struggle to detect lies, even within her own family, adding a humorous note to the discussion. If she were to assume the role of a Traitor, Claudia humorously predicted she would remain silent to avoid revealing herself too soon.

The original Traitors debuted in 2022 and quickly became a hit, drawing over seven million viewers for its finale and earning accolades at prestigious award ceremonies like the BAFTAs and National Television Awards. Kalpna Patel-Knight, the BBC’s head of entertainment, praised the show's success and anticipated that the addition of a celebrity edition would elevate its appeal even further. The current season continues to air on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, culminating in a finale on January 24th. Fans eagerly await the reveal of which celebrities will join this intriguing game of deception and strategy.