The Traitors US season 2 is just around the corner, and the cast is comprised of some of the most interesting reality TV personalities who would likely all love to be one of the Traitors. With a large group of new players coming into the game, the mix of competitors will be fascinating to watch. While there are players who are familiar with strategy games, like Big Brother legends Janelle Pierzina and Dan Gheesling, there are also competitors who come from a different place in reality TV. Competitors like Married To Medicine’s Phaedra Parks and The Bachelor’s Peter Weber will also join in on The Traitors US season 2.
As the cast is a huge mix of reality TV personalities, it’s difficult to know who exactly the Traitors will be, how many there will be, or if they’ll be successful in foiling the Faithfuls in the competition. The Traitors US is the US version of the series, which premiered along with The Traitors UK and The Traitors Australia in 2022. The game has several players playing as Traitors, who are meant to sabotage the competitors as they compete in challenges to add money to a prize pot. Who are the most likely cast members to become the Traitors?
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Carsten “Bergie” Bergersen
Love Island USA
Carsten “Bergie” Bergersen may have been one of the favorites on Love Island USA season 5, but his chances at being one of the Traitors seem slim. While his casting on the reality competition series was an interesting choice, it’s clear from his appearance on Love Island USA that Bergie is one of the most open, honest, and vulnerable people to come across reality TV in some time. The idea of him taking on a role that would require him to lie in a cut-throat manner is laughable, though he’ll likely do well as a Faithful.
Trishelle Cannatella
The Challenge
Though she’s been part of The Challenge in the past, Trishelle Cannatella has not been part of the series in recent years and when she was on the show, the primary focus of her appearances was drama. Trishelle was part of The Challenge sporadically throughout the 2010s, and has been a professional poker player in the past, but her strategy in competition shows has never truly been cut-throat. Though she may make a decent traitor, the likelihood of her being chosen as one is slim to none.
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
Love Island UK
Most notable for winning Love Island UK season 8 with Davide Sanclimenti, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is another newcomer to the world of The Traitors US. Though she’s been on reality TV in the past, the Love Island franchise requires far less strategy than a game like The Traitors. While Ekin-Su may very well have what it takes to become a great Traitor, it’s unlikely that someone with her background in reality TV will be chosen to be one of the murderous Traitors.
Kevin Kreider
Bling Empire
Kevin Kreider’s time on Bling Empire may have prepared him for the drama of The Traitors US, but it doesn’t seem likely that he’ll be one of the players chosen to actually carry out the treachery of being a Traitor. During Bling Empire, Kevin was relegated to a somewhat lesser status than the rest of the cast, as he wasn’t as affluent or wealthy as his peers. Kevin’s experiences on reality TV will be helpful, but he may be ill-equipped to be a successful Traitor.
Peppermint
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Peppermint is used to a life of glitz and glamour, and though she’s lived a double life in the past, it actually may make her less prepared to be one of the Traitors. While Peppermint is used to getting into her drag persona, it’s more likely that being disingenuous would be difficult for the drag queen considering she’d much rather live as her authentic self. While her time on RuPaul’s Drag Race likely prepared her for taking on the competition of The Traitors US, she’d likely do better as a Faithful than a Traitor.
Larsa Pippen
The Real Housewives Of Miami
Larsa Pippen doesn’t seem like someone who would be chosen to be one of the Traitors, which is exactly why it may be interesting to see her as a Traitor. Coming into the game in a relationship with another player, basketball legacy and entrepreneur Marcus Jordan, could be advantageous for Larsa if she’s a Traitor, and could cause her issues if she’s a Faithful. It’s more likely she’ll remain a Faithful based on her past reality TV experience, but for Larsa, being a Traitor could keep her in the game longer.
Peter Weber
The Bachelor
The Bachelor season 24 lead Peter Weber would be one of the least expected Traitors of all-time, which makes it somewhat more likely that he could become a Traitor. Peter had one of the messiest seasons of The Bachelor of all time, and then continued to be messy after his season was over in his personal life. Though he’s not familiar with reality TV strategy competition series, it’s possible that Peter’s personal experiences with reality TV and his vague naiveté could make him a successful Traitor.
Shereé Whitfield
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
While The Real Housewives Of Atlanta’s Shereé Whitfield has always been able to handle copious amounts of drama, it’s unclear how she’ll fair when it comes to a strategy-based game. Shereé has been a long-time cast member on RHOA, and coming into a new space where she has a few familiar faces with her may be a good start to her journey on The Traitors US season 2. She may not wind up one of the Traitors, but Shereé would likely be at least equipped to take on the role.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Dancing With The Stars
While Maksim Chmerkovskiy has been on Dancing With The Stars for the majority of its run, his time on The Traitors US season 2 will mark the first time he’s ever been part of a strategic reality TV competition series. Maks may have experience under his belt, but having only ever competed on reality TV competition series that utilize his specific skills, it seems unlikely that he would do well being one of the Traitors. Even so, it’s possible he could be selected for the pivotal role in the game, though he may not be the most adept.
John Bercow
Former Speaker of the UK House of Commons
While John Bercow isn’t exactly a reality TV personality, he has a lot of experience dealing with the same sorts of issues that other reality TV stars do. He’s a former Speaker of the UK House of Commons, which means he has a massive amount of experience dealing with conflict, settling issues, and speaking persuasively. While John has been an asset to the British government in the past, he would likely be suspicious in his role if he were a Traitor, so it may not be the best fit for him. Still, John’s skills could be an asset to the team of Traitors.
Mercedes “MJ” Javid
Shahs Of Sunset
Former Shahs Of Sunset star Mercedes “MJ” David has always had a penchant for drama, but The Traitors US season 2 will provide a different sort of challenge for the former reality TV star. MJ’s best known for her feud with her former Shahs Of Sunset co-star Reza Farahan, who appeared on The Traitors US season 1, but the world of reality TV competition may be so different from her experiences that it could be difficult to tackle. While MJ may have gotten tips from Reza now that their Shahs Of Sunset feud is over, she would likely be sniffed out as a Traitor quickly, but could fulfill the role.
Marcus Jordan
Fashion Entrepreneur
The son of legendary NBA superstar Michael Jordan, Marcus is coming into the game with a target on his back already. Not only does he have physical ability, he’s also in the game with his girlfriend, Larsa. Marcus and Larsa’s relationship could be an asset to him if he’s a Traitor, as he would have at least one person he could completely rely on in the game. Marcus could be a great choice to be a Traitor, though it’s possible that putting him in a complicated situation where he’s a Traitor and Larsa is a Faithful would be too much for the series to cover with such a large cast.
Tamra Judge
The Real Housewives of Orange Country
As a longtime member of the cast of The Real Housewives Of Orange County, Tamra Judge may be a great fit to be a Traitor. Though she’s got a keen sense of what’s real and what’s fake, Tamra’s own capacity to lie is questionable. Rather than putting her in the position to be a Traitor, Tamra may be better utilized in the game as a Faithful who can try to sniff out the Traitors. However, Tamra’s appearance and what’s likely her lack of ability in competition may prove to be something that fools others into thinking she’s not a Traitor, which would be helpful if she became one.
Phaedra Parks
The Real Housewives of Atlanta & Married To Medicine
While The Real Housewives Of Atlanta and Married To Medicine are nothing like The Traitors US, Phaedra Parks may be one of the few Real Housewives equipped to take on the challenge of being a Traitor. As an attorney and mortician, Phaedra is used to dealing with intense situations without letting her true feelings be known. Phaedra’s ability to perform under duress has been clear in her time on every show she’s been on, so even though she’s never really been in a reality TV competition space, she could adapt quickly. While Phaedra may not be a likely choice to become a Traitor, she’d do a great job.
Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio
The Challenge & House Of Villains
As a veteran competitor on The Challenge, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio is a prime pick to become one of the Traitors. As shown on his recent stint on House Of Villains, Johnny is able to lie and manipulate with ease. It would be fascinating to see him be one of the Traitors, though the choice may be a bit too obvious for the series to actually go along with. While Johnny could be an incredibly successful Traitor, it’s possible picking him would be too on the nose and lead to the rest of the group finding him out far too quickly.
Chris “C.T.” Tamburello
The Challenge
Chris “C.T.” Tamburello has been through a lot during his years on The Challenge, but The Traitors US gives him an entirely new game to compete in. C.T. is a fiercely physical competitor who has, in the past, had some anger issues during his time on reality TV. Though he’s calmed down in recent years, C.T. is known for his attitude and physical ability, which is why he could be a great Traitor. Though he has the physical capability to help throughout the game, C.T. has always been a strategic player, but many don’t see that. This could ensure that he’s able to stay under the radar with the Faithfuls.
Deontay Wilder
Former Boxing Heavyweight Champion
An under-the-radar pick, Deontay Wilder is a former heavyweight champion boxer who could do some incredible damage if tasked with being a Traitor. Though he’s a physical threat, Deontay is used to having to mentally psyche out opponents during his time in the ring. His training could be useful in either scenario, but if he does get chosen to be a Traitor, Deontay could do a wonderful job masking his identity using the mental tactics he’s learned in the ring.
Janelle Pierzina
Big Brother
As a Big Brother legend, Janelle Pierzina is already one to watch on The Traitors US season 2 despite the role she assumes. Janelle could be part of the Faithful crew, but it’s likely that with her competitive nature and cut-throat style, Janelle may be tasked to be a Traitor. If she’s chosen, Janelle would be a great asset to the Traitors team, as she’ll know how to navigate keeping her identity under wraps. Janelle is a fiercely loyal player, meaning she’d do anything to ensure the Traitors identities were kept a secret and that their targets were a secret.
Parvati Shallow
Survivor
As the winner of Survivor season 16, Parvati Shallow has been lauded as one of the best to ever play the game. She’s competed on Survivor four separate times and has been widely accepted as one of the most adept players of all time. While Parvati would be an incredible asset to the Traitors team, as she’s one of the most cut-throat players in reality TV history, she would likely be an obvious choice to be on the team. It’s possible that even though she’d be an obvious pick, she’d be chosen regardless due to her massive skill set.
Dan Gheesling
Big Brother
One of the best Big Brother players of all time, Dan Gheesling came out of a decade-long retirement in order to play The Traitors US season 2. While his skills in deception and manipulation would be a major asset to the game, Dan’s also been the winner and runner-up of a series that revealed his strategies and manipulation tactics to the world. While Dan would be a huge asset to the Traitors team, it’s possible that he would be too obvious to be chosen. Regardless, he is one of the most likely to be named a Traitor on The Traitors US season 2.
Sandra Diaz-Twine
Survivor
As one of the best to ever play Survivor, Sandra Diaz-Twine is the plausible choice to become a Traitor on The Traitors US season 2 due to her cunning, clever nature. While Sandra was the first-ever player to win two seasons of Survivor and after competing in four seasons of the series, she’s well-equipped to use her back-stabbing and manipulation tactics to her advantage. Knowing Parvati is in the game as well could be difficult for Sandra, but having her as an asset to the Traitors team would be indispensable. Though she’s the most likely candidate, she may wind up a Faithful to blindside viewers.
