After 11 grueling weeks of backstabbing, manipulation, and jaw-dropping betrayals, The Traitors Season 3 has crowned its winners. Dolores Catania, Dylan Efron, Gabby Windey, and Lord Ivar Mountbatten defied the odds and outlasted a pack of cunning Traitors to walk away with a shared prize of $200,000. Their victory marks a rare moment of triumph for the Faithfuls in a game that thrives on deception.
The season, which premiered on January 9, 2025, delivered some of the most cutthroat gameplay and shocking blindsides in reality TV history. Audiences could not get enough, as the season debuted as the number one unscripted series in the United States according to Nielsen. It also shattered records as Peacock’s most-watched unscripted premiere to date.
The Road to Victory: Faithfuls vs. Traitors in a Ruthless Battle
The Traitors is a psychological warzone disguised as a reality show. Hosted by the ever-dramatic and gloriously theatrical Alan Cumming at a gothic Scottish castle, the competition begins with a group of high-profile contestants. Some are designated as Faithfuls, while others are secretly chosen as Traitors. The Traitors work in the shadows, eliminating Faithfuls one by one while the Faithfuls desperately try to uncover and banish them before it is too late. If a single Traitor makes it to the end, they steal the entire prize fund. If the Faithfuls successfully eradicate the Traitors, they get to split the money.
This season delivered some of the most ruthless betrayals in the show’s history. Unlike previous seasons, where the Faithfuls were largely on the receiving end of deception, Season 3 saw a spectacular implosion among the Traitors. Danielle Reyes, a reality TV mastermind, thought she was running the show until her own recruit, Britney Haynes, turned on her in one of the most satisfying backstabs in Traitors history. Britney’s brief reign of terror did not last long, as the Faithfuls swiftly sent her packing, sealing their own path to victory.
Meet the Winners: The Final Faithfuls Standing
The four champions of Season 3 could not be more different, yet each played an essential role in the Faithfuls’ success.
- Dolores Catania from The Real Housewives of New Jersey brought her no-nonsense attitude and sharp instincts to the game. She sniffed out liars as easily as she shuts down drama at a Housewives reunion.
- Dylan Efron, adventurer, filmmaker, and brother of Zac Efron, was initially underestimated but used his laid-back charm and strategic thinking to stay off the radar.
- Gabby Windey from The Bachelorette proved she was more than just a reality dating star. Her strong social game and ability to build alliances kept her safe when others were being picked off.
- Lord Ivar Mountbatten, British aristocrat and the first openly gay member of the royal family, played a quiet yet ruthless strategic game that helped keep the Faithfuls in control.
Each of them contributed to dismantling the Traitors’ stronghold and securing one of the most iconic wins in the show’s history.
A Ratings Smash: The Traitors Takes Over Peacock
With betrayals juicier than a Real Housewives dinner party gone wrong, it is no wonder The Traitors has become Peacock’s crown jewel. The Season 3 premiere raked in a staggering 499 million viewing minutes in its debut week, eclipsing Season 2’s record of 402 million minutes. The numbers prove that America loves a psychological bloodbath.
Not only has The Traitors dominated the streaming world, but it has also become one of the most critically acclaimed reality series of the moment. Season 2 won two Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Host for a Reality Competition Series for Alan Cumming. The show also received a Critics Choice Real TV Award, a PGA Award, and a TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Reality TV.
With its skyrocketing success, Peacock has already renewed The Traitors for both a fourth and fifth season, ensuring that the chaos will continue.
Where to See the Winners Spill the Tea
For those eager to hear from the four winners themselves, mark your calendars.
- On Monday, March 10, they will appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where they will spill behind-the-scenes secrets and relive their most shocking moments.
- On Wednesday, March 12, they will sit down with Kelly Clarkson on The Kelly Clarkson Show for more revelations, laughs, and possibly some well-earned gloating.
The Traitors Reigns as the Best Reality Show on Television
With its intoxicating mix of strategy, paranoia, and pure, unfiltered drama, The Traitors has solidified itself as the most thrilling reality competition on television. It is ruthless, unpredictable, and impossible to look away from.
If you have not yet binged the madness, all three seasons are now streaming exclusively on Peacock. Just remember one thing. Trust no one.
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