Here are all the new contestants in The Traitors spring 2026 – full list and rumours
It's official now. The Traitors is back with a new season this spring, and I don't know if you've had time to let it sink in yet, but the contestant list that just dropped is absolutely wild. The channel has really broadened its horizons when putting this group together – here, big names from politics mix with artists who’ve sold out arenas and influencers who’ve built empires online. They’ll all gather at Häringe Castle outside Stockholm, they’ll all try to outwit each other, and only one – or a select few – will come out on top when the dust settles.
I’ve been following The Traitors since the very first season in 2023, when Katia Mosally took home the win as a traitor, and I can tell you this: this year’s line-up is one of the most unexpected I’ve seen. Dragomir Mrsic is, as usual, at the helm, with that look that says "I know something you don’t know", and the prize pot grows with every episode. But the question is who can handle the pressure when things heat up at the round table.
Why this spring’s edition of The Traitors is different
Filming is already in the can, I know from reliable sources, and word has it the atmosphere was anything but harmonious. One contestant is said to have cried on the very first night. Another reportedly refused to eat in the same room as a certain rival. It’s exactly this kind of gossip that makes you even more excited for the premiere on April 16th.
What sets this season apart from previous ones is the mix of personalities. In past years, you’d see clear clusters – either heavy hitters from the sports world or a collection of reality stars. Now, they’ve blended generations, backgrounds and temperaments in a way that promises chaos. And the best part? Everyone is equally in the dark about who’s loyal and who’s plotting murders behind the scenes.
The full list: Contestants in The Traitors spring 2026
Here are the confirmed names stepping into the game. Some have already been spotted on social media with cryptic posts from the castle setting, while others have kept a low profile until official press releases confirmed them.
- Mona Sahlin – former party leader and government minister. The question is whether her political poker face will hold up in an environment where everything hinges on trust.
- Miriam Bryant – the platinum-selling artist who’s filled Scandinavium. She’s admitted herself that she’s completely hooked on the show. "I’m a proper nerd about it," she said recently on a morning programme.
- Sebastian Tadros – the influencer and presenter who’s built a career on being adored. But will that be enough when you need to be cunning?
- Anna Anka – former Hollywood wife who always delivers quotes worth framing. Her straight-talking style will either win her allies – or burn bridges.
- Tilda Törnqvist – TV personality who’s made a splash in several reality formats. She knows how to play the game, but The Traitors is a whole other level of psychological warfare.
- Jonna Lundell – one of Sweden’s most established influencers. She’s used to living in the spotlight, but there’s no edit button here.
And then there’s a name that even made me raise my eyebrows: Jan Salestrand, Lieutenant General and former head of His Majesty the King’s military staff. The man who was the King’s right-hand man will now try to navigate a game built on exactly what the military usually despises – betrayal and uncertainty. I can already picture him sitting down at breakfast with the same disciplined expression he wore when leading the Armed Forces Headquarters. The question is whether the others will dare to vote out a man with that much gravitas.
Premiere, air time and what lies ahead
The first episode of The Traitors airs on Thursday, April 16th on the channel and its streaming service. As usual, episodes will be released as the season progresses, which typically means we’ll be following both murder nights and round tables each week. Häringe Castle once again serves as the evocative setting – a castle that feels like a dream by day but a trap by night.
According to production sources, this year’s prize pot is the largest yet, which of course raises the stakes even higher. For the faithful, it’s about survival; for the traitors, it’s about manipulating without getting caught. And us viewers? We’ll be at home on the sofa, shouting at the screen when someone blatantly lies straight to the group.
What’s being whispered in the corridors
Off the record, there’s talk that several contestants allegedly accused each other during filming of having "planned everything in advance". Other rumours suggest that one of the artists – I’m betting on Miriam Bryant – refused to film certain scenes because another contestant was "too manipulative". Exactly who it is, we’ll find out when the episodes air.
One thing’s for sure: with this mix of political experience, artistic integrity and sheer guts, this is going to be a season for the history books. And if you think you already know who’s going to win – just wait until you see how it ends. Because in The Traitors, no one is who they seem. Not even the King’s general.