AS 25 new contestants get ready to be 'faithful' or 'traitors' on the BBC hit The Traitors, host Claudia Winkleman has shared her fears about the upcoming third series, worrying about fan reactions due to the massive success of the first two seasons.The beloved BBC presenter shared her worry, saying: "We are totally terrified because the success of the first one blew our socks off, we didn't expect it." She added, "But I just love making it so much – it's such an honour to be in that round table and to see how it unfolds.
You just don't want people to be disappointed because the people who like it are so vocal and fantastic." Despite the pressure, Claudia is confident that this year's contestants will live up to expectations, matching the entertainment value of previous players like last year's winner Harry Clark.
When asked if the new players could outshine 22 year old soldier Harry, she responded: "They're not better than Harry, but they're as good." At 53, Claudia also revealed that during filming, she was moved to tears by one banishment, a reaction she found "a bit unhealthy".
Speaking at a recent screening days after she co-hosted the Strictly Come Dancing finale, Claudia confessed to being superstitious and on edge about the show's reception, admitting: "I won't exhale until January 24.
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