Page 7 | To think "The Traitors" is the biggest load of guff on TV?

MasterBeth · 2025-01-02T21:11:52+00:00

It's stupid. There's no game at the heart of it. It's like Deal Or No Deal for prime time.

Maskrosen · 02/01/2025 22:19

Oneofusisdead · 02/01/2025 21:57

I agree, I don't understand why it's so massively hyped and gets so much press coverage. We're all supposed to love it - like Bake Off, which I do love! - but it's so banal.

And I know I'm being a bad feminist, but why has Claudua Winkleman reduced herself to a bad caricature. I had the too long fringe and too much black eyeliner look when I was 16, why is a grown woman looking at the world through a bloody fringe? I can't help thinking that she's writing terrible poetry about how no one understands her.

Wow, she’s got her own style and looks amazing. Love her traitor clothes.She doesn’t give a shit and is clearly comfortable in her own skin,that is why she’s successful.

I didn’t watch the other series, quite enjoying this one mostly due to the fact I want to see Armani go down! Shes soooo cocky! And how is nobody clocking on to Helen? She’s so obvious!

alwsysri · 02/01/2025 22:19

MasterBeth · 02/01/2025 21:19

Why?

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Ooh you’re so snappy. I bet you were a bulldog in a previous life.

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MasterBeth · 02/01/2025 22:18

ViolinsPlayGentlyOn · 02/01/2025 22:15

There is no way to identify a traitor.

There often is when you get a bit further into the series, which is also where I think it gets a lot more interesting.

I've seen episodes from previous seasons. There is no way to tell. People have "hunches" (i.e. guesswork) and sometimes they are correct, but there's no way of knowing.

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CandyCane457 · 02/01/2025 22:17

MasterBeth · 02/01/2025 22:14

I don't understand where you are finding the drama. The contestants act like there is some but, at the heart of it, there isn't.

There is no way to identify a traitor. It's just a guess. So accusing someone of being a traitor is unproblematic. It's not an insult or a slur. It's random. And you can just be killed at random too.

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Why are you taking this so seriously 🤣🤣

I find there to be LOTS of drama and excitement, you may not see it, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. My boyfriend finds football very exciting and dramatic and I don’t, but I also don’t care enough to quiz him and find out what exactly he loves so much about it, I just live and let be!

Time40 · 02/01/2025 22:17

I think it's all a secret marketing ploy to sell tweed, oversized knitwear and fingerless gloves.

Clafoutie · 02/01/2025 22:15

Oneofusisdead · 02/01/2025 21:57

I agree, I don't understand why it's so massively hyped and gets so much press coverage. We're all supposed to love it - like Bake Off, which I do love! - but it's so banal.

And I know I'm being a bad feminist, but why has Claudua Winkleman reduced herself to a bad caricature. I had the too long fringe and too much black eyeliner look when I was 16, why is a grown woman looking at the world through a bloody fringe? I can't help thinking that she's writing terrible poetry about how no one understands her.

I once made this sort of snap judgement of her and then I heard her interviewed on the radio and realised how wrong I was to judge her or anyone in this way. She actually came across as very thoughtful, humble and insightful person. She gave a reason too for her fringe etc, though I can’t now remember what it was.

ViolinsPlayGentlyOn · 02/01/2025 22:15

There is no way to identify a traitor.

There often is when you get a bit further into the series, which is also where I think it gets a lot more interesting.

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 02/01/2025 22:14

Deal or no deal is the worst show on tv

But the traitors has more to it than opening boxes 😄, it's more like big brother, the early days

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MasterBeth · 02/01/2025 22:14

CandyCane457 · 02/01/2025 21:57

Love the drama, the tension, the cliffhangers, how fast paced it is…fantastic tv!!!

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I don't understand where you are finding the drama. The contestants act like there is some but, at the heart of it, there isn't.

There is no way to identify a traitor. It's just a guess. So accusing someone of being a traitor is unproblematic. It's not an insult or a slur. It's random. And you can just be killed at random too.

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Clafoutie · 02/01/2025 22:11

yohohoCrimbo · 02/01/2025 21:34

Brutal!
Why be so personal about the host??!

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Indeed! What has Claudia ever done to the OP?! I feel if they are going to call someone a wanker they should at least give a reason!

DarkAndTwisties · 02/01/2025 22:10

I hadn’t realised they were making an Irish Traitors. Hope someone buys the rights to show that in the UK

IPlayer has the American, New Zealand, and Australian versions so I wouldn't be surprised if they also got the Irish one at some point as well.

dixon86 · 02/01/2025 22:06

Why don't they sleep at the castle?

When they get picked up from wherever they sleep in the morning to go to the castle they must all see each other so they already know who's been murdered!

I don't think the 4x4's will be doing twenty two individual journeys

steelingmyself · 02/01/2025 22:03

Sorry if my post was misleading. There was incentive to sabotage, but not in the form of a prize pot.

steelingmyself · 02/01/2025 22:02

aodirjjd · 02/01/2025 21:46

I also think the mini games are rubbish and it would be more fun if the traitors had an incentive to sabotage each game. Like if there was an additional seperate prize pot for traitors,

They introduced this in the latest episode.

Oneofusisdead · 02/01/2025 21:57

I agree, I don't understand why it's so massively hyped and gets so much press coverage. We're all supposed to love it - like Bake Off, which I do love! - but it's so banal.

And I know I'm being a bad feminist, but why has Claudua Winkleman reduced herself to a bad caricature. I had the too long fringe and too much black eyeliner look when I was 16, why is a grown woman looking at the world through a bloody fringe? I can't help thinking that she's writing terrible poetry about how no one understands her.

CandyCane457 · 02/01/2025 21:57

MasterBeth · 02/01/2025 21:54

Because..?

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Love the drama, the tension, the cliffhangers, how fast paced it is…fantastic tv!!!

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MasterBeth · 02/01/2025 21:54

CandyCane457 · 02/01/2025 21:53

I think it’s brilliant!

Because..?

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CandyCane457 · 02/01/2025 21:53

I think it’s brilliant!

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MasterBeth · 02/01/2025 21:53

FiveFoxes · 02/01/2025 21:51

I think that you have to work out who the Traitors are and befriend them so they don't murder you whilst simultaneously keeping everyone else inside. The traitors have to be voted out at the right time and you have to have the right influence to do that. It's not about voting out Traitors, it's about playing the other players.

But they can still just murder you.

And when is "the right time" to get rid of a traitor? There isn't one.

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LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 02/01/2025 21:52

Mylittlepea · 02/01/2025 21:49

And actually Mrs Browns boys wins the prize for biggest pile of shite on TV. How that utter crap is broadcast on prime TV is baffling

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It was HUGELY popular though. Biggest Christmas audience for many years on the trot. A lot of people loved it. As I said, I did. I don't like it now though. It's had its day. I also like The Traitors. Some people (like the OP) hate it.

People like different things. WHO KNEW!!!!!!!!!!!!

TerroristToddler · 02/01/2025 21:51

Also think it's shite. Tried to get into it last time as everyone was talking about it but only managed a few episodes before I gave up. There's no real game to it, and it's not like watching people in their natural state either so it's not like reality TV either. It's odd.

I also can't stand bloody winkleman so that is a big reason why I can't watch it! No idea why exactly but she irritates me beyond belief!

FiveFoxes · 02/01/2025 21:51

I think that you have to work out who the Traitors are and befriend them so they don't murder you whilst simultaneously keeping everyone else inside. The traitors have to be voted out at the right time and you have to have the right influence to do that. It's not about voting out Traitors, it's about playing the other players.

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MasterBeth · 02/01/2025 21:49

and trying to work out the moves you'd make if you were them.

There are no moves you should make, though. There's no strategy.

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Mylittlepea · 02/01/2025 21:49

And actually Mrs Browns boys wins the prize for biggest pile of shite on TV. How that utter crap is broadcast on prime TV is baffling

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 02/01/2025 21:48

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I disagree. Even with Noel, Deal Or No Deal was shite. And Goldenballs was hilariously dreadful! No wonder it only lasted a couple of years.