Pubs cash in on The Traitors by hosting special events for BBC's most-watched reality TV show as the finale airs next week
Fans of The Traitors are set to don fancy dress and gather for special watch parties as pubs cash in on the grand finale of the BBC's most-watched reality TV show.
Amid deviousness, double-crossing and deception, 22 strangers have battled against one another for a cash prize worth up to £120,000, keeping the nation on the edge of their seats as to who will ultimately be the winner.
Filmed in the serene surroundings of a grand castle in the Highlands, the contestants are put to the test to determine who are 'faithfuls' and who are 'traitors'.
Makers of the show describe it as the 'ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust'.
Now the final episode, which airs next Friday night, is set to be shown at pubs around the country where fans can enjoy the tension-filled show together.
The show has proven to be a huge hit for the BBC, surpassing even the 9.1 million viewers who tuned in to watch the launch of the channel's usual favourite, Strictly Come Dancing.
In comparison, figures from this week show 9.23 million viewers were glued to the latest episode of The Traitors, The Telegraph reports.
Viewers in the capital can enjoy a watch party in a number of venues hosting a live watch party.
Fans of The Traitors are set to don fancy dress and gather for special watch parties as pubs cash in on the grand finale of the BBC 's most-watched reality TV show
Francesca Rowan-Plowden, 44, is among this year's contestants on the popular BBC show
The Ox in Clapham High Street is calling on people to 'indulge your obsession with The Traitors' with a visit to the gastropub.
'Snap up a front row seat and experience all the nail-biting action,' its website advises, adding that the show is 'best enjoyed with a drink in hand to steady the nerves and a delicious bite to sharpen the mind.'
Fans can also enjoy the action at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, in Vauxhall, as well as Juju's Bar and Stage in Brick Lane, East London, which is hosting a Claudia lookalike contest and quiz.
London Art Bar in Holborn is also encouraging people to 'come dressed as your best Claudia Winkleman — fringe, eyeliner, and all — for an evening of scheming, suspense, and snacks.'
True 'faithfuls' who have been following the show since it began can even meet series one contestant Maddy Smedley at The Brewers in Clapham.
Over in Manchester, The Fairfield Social Club is putting on a live show featuring 'sketches, prizes and Traitors-inspired joy' before the episode drops. Free drinks are promised to those who turn up in themed outfits.
The Traitors will air on Friday, 24 January, 8.30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
Fans are set to gather in pubs around the country to view the finale. Pictured: Series three contestant Minah Shannon
Meet the cast of The Traitors 2025
Elen
Age: 24
Occupation: Translator
Location: Cardiff
Lisa
Age: 62
Occupation: Anglican Priest
Location: Cornwall
Jack
Age: 24 (at time of filming, 25 now)
Occupation: Market trader and landscaper
Location: Yorkshire
Alex
Age: 29
Occupation: Care Manager
Location: Whitby
Alexander
Age: 38
Occupation: Former British Diplomat
Location: London
Anna
Age: 28
Occupation: Swimming Teacher
Location: County Wicklow, Ireland
Armani
Age: 27
Occupation: Financial Investigator
Location: London
Charlotte
Age: 32 (33 now)
Occupation: Business Director
Location: London, recently moved to Hampshire
Dan
Age: 33
Occupation: Bank Risk Manager
Location: Liverpool
Fozia
Age: 50
Occupation: Community Development Manager
Location: Birmingham
Francesca
Age: 44
Occupation: Interior Designer
Location: East Sussex
Freddie
Age: 20
Occupation: Politics Student
Location: Peterborough
Jake
Age: 28
Occupation: Project manager
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Joe
Age: 37
Occupation: English Teacher
Location: Southampton (Originally Yorkshire)
Kasim
Age: 33
Occupation: Doctor
Location: Cambridge
Keith
Age: 65
Occupation: Window cleaner
Location: Bournemouth
Leanne
Age: 28
Occupation: Veteran
Location: Holywell, North Wales
Leon
Age: 40
Occupation: Retail store manager
Location: East Midlands
Linda
Age: 70
Occupation: Retired opera singer
Location: Hertfordshire
Olivia (Livi)
Age: 26
Occupation: Beautician and Model
Location: Horsham
Maia
Age: 25
Occupation: Full-time Mum
Location: Essex
Minah
Age: 29
Occupation: Call Centre Manager
Location: Liverpool
Nathan
Age: 39
Occupation: Property Consultant
Location: London
Tyler
Age: 29
Occupation: Barber
Location: Leicester
Yin
Age: 34
Occupation: Doctor of communication
Location: Berkshire
