If there’s one thing fans of The Traitors have learned through the years, it’s never to underestimate the gamers.
As season 4 of Peacock’s reality show kicks off on January 8, 2026, some viewers may recognize their favorite stars from the Real Housewives franchise or Travis Kelce’s mom, Donna Kelce.
While it’s important to keep eyes on these competitors, the real focus may just need to be directed at the stars from Big Brother and Survivor.
Sure, Lisa Rinna and Dorinda Medley can throw shade and read people in confessional interviews. But one thing they haven’t done is live in a house or on an island for weeks at a time with no connection to the outside world.
As the games begin on Peacock, keep reading to learn more about the Survivor and Big Brother players trying to make a name for themselves in the castle:
Ian Terry
Ian Terry Sam McElwee/Peacock
SHOW: Big Brother seasons 14 and 22
During his first season on CBS’ reality show, Ian defied the odds by securing more jury votes than fellow finalist Dan Gheesling. He also made history by being the youngest winner in the show’s history.
While he didn’t make it as far in the show’s all-stars season — he made the jury and voted for Cody Calafiore — Ian has one connection in The Traitors castle. He’s a close friend of Rob Cesternino and a frequent guest on his podcast.
Natalie Anderson
Natalie Anderson Sam McElwee/Peacock
SHOW: Survivor seasons 29 and 40
Natalie won her first season of Survivor and went back to compete in the champion’s season, Survivor: Winners at War, where she was the runner-up. Her social game and physical strength were showcased once again when she landed on a season of The Challenge, when she was paired with Wes Bergmann.
“I’m just trying to get an authentic vibe out of everybody and try to really see who I can trust just a little bit at the start of the game,” Natalie said about her strategy for The Traitors. “[I want to] start to build reputations and solid relationships that can carry me far into this game.”
Rob Cesternino
Rob Cesternino Sam McElwee/Peacock
SHOW: Survivor seasons 6 and 8
After 22 years away from reality TV, Rob is back and ready to prove he still has what it takes to win big in competition shows. After all, Survivor host Jeff Probst once called him “the smartest player to never win.”
More recently, Rob has found success with his podcast titled “Rob Has a Podcast.” The show covers Survivor and other reality competition shows. And yes, some current cast members of The Traitors have been guests before.
Tiffany Mitchell
Tiffany Mitchell Sam McElwee/Peacock
SHOW: Big Brother season 23
The Big Brother: Reindeer Games cohost found success on the CBS reality show when she helped construct the impressive Cookout alliance. Tiffany’s master plan ended up working, leading her and her alliance into the final 6.
Although she placed sixth in the competition, Tiffany became a fan-favorite and proved to be a true Queen in terms of creating alliances.
Yam Yam Arocho
Yam Yam Arch Sam McElwee/Peacock
SHOW: Survivor season 44
After bonding with Survivor tribemates Carolyn Wiger and Carson Garrett, Yam Yam secured himself a loyal three-person alliance that lasted all the way to the final 4.
His game play, social game and quick wit earned him the title of Sole Survivor with only one jury member voting for another finalist.
The Traitors season 4 premieres on Peacock Thursday, January 8, at 9 p.m. ET with new episodes dropping every Thursday.
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