Maura Higgins Joins Star-Studded Cast for Season Four of The Traitors US
The highly anticipated fourth season of The Traitors US is set to return on January 8th, and will feature a diverse lineup of celebrities, including Irish reality star Maura Higgins.
The Peacock Network announced that Higgins, known for her appearances on Love Island and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, will compete alongside a cast that reads like a who’s who of reality television and entertainment.Scottish actor Alan Cumming will once again host the series, guiding contestants through a game of deception and strategy.
higgins, a native of Longford, Ireland, is among 23 contestants vying for the grand prize of $250,000 (approximately €215,000). She joins fellow competitors such as Colton Underwood from The Bachelor, Lisa Rinna of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, actor Michael Rapaport, singer-songwriter Erin Nam, and notably, donna Kelce – the mother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, currently engaged to pop superstar Taylor Swift.
In a preview clip released alongside the cast declaration, higgins delivered a warning to potential adversaries: “If someone comes for me at the Round Table, God love them.” This statement hints at a fiercely competitive spirit and a willingness to navigate the treacherous waters of the game.
The Traitors US has quickly become a cultural phenomenon, with the previous season garnering notable critical acclaim, including five Emmy Awards in 2025, including the prestigious award for best reality competition series. The show’s premise, originally based on the Dutch series De verraders, has proven triumphant internationally, with an Irish adaptation debuting in August 2025 to impressive ratings on RTÉ. That season was won by Vanessa ogbonna, Kelley Higgins and Oyin Adeyemi.
Here is the complete list of contestants for season four:
- Candiace Dillard Bassett (The Real Housewives of Potomac)
- Caroline Stanbury (The Real Housewives of dubai)
- Colton Underwood (The Bachelor)
- Donna Kelce (“Mama” Kelce)
- Dorinda Medley (The Real Housewives of New York)
- Eric Nam (Singer-songwriter)
- Ian Terry (Big Brother)
- Johnny Weir (Olympic figure skater)
- Kristen Kish (Top Chef)
- Rob Cesternino (Survivor)
- Lisa Rinna (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills)
- mark Ballas (Dancing with the Stars)
- Maura Higgins (love Island USA Aftersun)
- Michael Rapaport (Actor)
- Monét X Change (RuPaul’s Drag Race)
- Natalie Anderson (Survivor)
- Porsha Williams (The Real Housewives of Atlanta)
- Rob Rausch (Love Island USA)
- Ron Funches (Comedian)
- Stephen Colletti (Laguna Beach, One Tree Hill)
- Tara Lipinski (Olympic figure skater)
- Tiffany Mitchell (Big Brother)
- Yamil “Yam Yam” Arocho (Survivor)
The combination of familiar faces and high stakes promises another captivating season of The Traitors US, solidifying its position as a leading force in the reality television landscape.
