The explosive cast of the upcoming season of Traitors

Published on April 14, 2026 at 13:30 by Editorial Team

Discover the casting and strategic stakes of season 7 of the Traitors, where athletes, celebrities, and influencers compete in a mysterious castle.

Diffused for the first time in 2022, The Traitors has become a must-see for fans of televised strategies. Hosted with style by Éric Antoine, the game brings together celebrities and bluffs each season in a castle full of intrigue, where manipulations, alliances, and revelations abound. While season 6 has just begun on M6, the channel surprises its audience by revealing the highly anticipated casting of season 7, recently filmed at the castle of Bournel, in Franche-Comté. Get ready to see new personalities arrive, including seasoned athletes, TV personalities, and influencers with millions of followers. The excitement is at its peak!

The eight first candidates of season 7 of the Traitors finally revealed!

The suspense surrounding the next edition of the Traitors has finally come to an end with the official announcement of eight personalities ready to take on the challenge. Hosted by Éric Antoine, this season will feature Benoît Paire, a tennis player known for his eccentricity and skill on the court, and Frédérick Bousquet, a four-time European swimming champion. The lineup also includes digital and TV stars like Baghera Jones, a streamer with over 736,000 fans on Twitch, and iconic TV host Valérie Damidot. To spice up the adventure, Nicolas Waldorf from “Incroyables transformations” will be joined by his sister Virginie Waldorf. The cast also includes Ulysse, a Star Academy revelation, and Sarah Saldmann, a lawyer ready to return to the fray.

The arrival of this unprecedented group promises an electrifying atmosphere, driven by the diversity of talents and universes. With a mix of competition, wit, and camera experience, the newcomers seem poised to shake up the game. And this is just a taste: twenty personalities are expected in total for this new season, with more names to come.

The strategic and emotional elements of the Traitors: a captivating recipe

The game orchestrated by Éric Antoine once again relies on the explosive mix of broken alliances and nocturnal plots. The mechanics attract as much with psychological tension as with highlighting personalities determined to avoid elimination. The ongoing season 6 has already set the tone with iconic moments: altercations between candidates, closed-door discussions, and surprising eliminations, like the departure of Major Mouvement and Ginger Bitch after just three weeks of play.

Fans of the program know that each season brings a dose of strong emotions and twists. Between accusations, group strategies, and moments of doubt, the adventure transcends mere entertainment to reveal the dark or bright side of each participant. Season 6, currently airing Saturdays, has already sparked much discussion with intense tensions and shaky alliances. Fatou Guinéa and Sophie Davant faced off in a heated exchange, while Adriana Karembeu showed determination, even threatening a rival. As one former candidate confessed: “I have never laughed and cried so much in a show. There is a lot of affection, we are tired, it goes fast” (Ginger Bitch, Ouest-France).

The chemistry between sports champions, media figures, and new web stars cleverly refreshes the format, as Éric Antoine himself pointed out: “They are used to challenges” when referring to athletes, while highlighting the constant pressure felt by content creators: “They suffer from the slightest change in image. They are always afraid.” The 2026 cast is expected to offer one of the most eventful seasons yet.

Sources: Télé-Loisirs, Public, Voici, Ouest-France

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