The Traitors confirmed for third series and applications open to be on show

Psychological reality show The Traitors has been confirmed for a third season and applications are now open for those who dare to take part in the nail-biting game.

Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, The BAFTA-winning show is a reality competition where '22 strangers play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, in the hope of winning up to £120,000'.

Season one saw the TV contestants move into an old castle in the Scottish Highlands to complete a series of challenges and missions together as a team.

Earlier in February, a cloaked-up Winkleman confirmed the news of the second outing on X (Twitter).

"Hi, it's Claud here," the BBC host began.

"I've got a small question for you and, yes you're right, the cloak might be giving it away."

"Here's the thing," she went on, before asking a handful of questions to viewers.

"Can you spot a liar? Could you betray those around you? How would you fare at the round table?" she asked.

"What I'm asking is: would you like to play?"

Fans of the show struggled to hold in their excitement, with one person tweeting: "'ITS HAPPENING EVERYBODY STAY CALM."

Another added: "Get it in my eyes, @BBCOne!'; 'My entire year has been leading up to this."

Someone else said: "SERIES 2 IS COMING SOON!!! YES!!!"

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Although season two is expected to air before the end of the year, the BBC has already announced a third series.

Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC, said: “The massive unscripted hit The Traitors will be back for a third series.

"Expect to see more psychological gameplay, exciting challenges and of course Claudia at the helm. It will be a thrilling ride for both avid fans and newcomers to the series for sure.

"The BBC will always remain faithful to The Traitors."

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Stephen Lambert, CEO of Studio Lambert, says: “We’re delighted a third series of The Traitors has been confirmed today ahead of the second series’ arrival on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

"The Traitors has been so warmly received by viewers, critics and award juries alike. Claudia and the team look forward to keeping audiences on the edge of their seats again with ever more thrilling missions and exceptional players competing in this gripping game of bluff and skill.”

If you would like to take part in the third series, you can apply via BBC Take Part.