The Traitors: New Blood has 22 players, the first all-civilian cast in the US version, competing for a prize pot of up to $250,000. Six have been eliminated so far, and 16 remain, including three Traitors. Alan Cumming hosts, and the show airs on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, with episodes on Peacock the next day.
This page has every player with photos, ages, jobs and hometowns, who the Traitors are, and who has been banished or murdered. We update it after each episode. Episode 6 airs on Thursday, October 15 and reveals the Episode 5 murder victim. Last updated on October 13, 2026, after Episode 5. For the episode dates and the finale, see our The Traitors: New Blood schedule and eliminations page.
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The Traitors: New Blood Cast
The Traitors: New Blood Cast: Ages, Jobs, Roles and Status
| Player | Age | Hometown | Job | Role | Status |
| Abbey Benjamin | 37 | Mangham, Louisiana | Nurse | Faithful | Still in the game |
| Abby Lee | 29 | Saint Paul, Minnesota | Astrophysicist | Faithful | Still in the game |
| Arisa Thomas | 36 | Los Angeles, California | Dog groomer | Faithful | Banished, Episode 4 |
| Ben McDonnell | 34 | Granbury, Texas | Barrel racer | Faithful | Still in the game |
| Clyde Moser | 32 | Charleston, South Carolina | Teacher | Faithful | Still in the game |
| Jay Vinnedge | 36 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Physician | Faithful | Still in the game |
| Joe Vanella | 44 | Wantagh, New York | Funeral director | Traitor | Still in the game |
| Katie Fites | 23 | Jacksonville, Florida | Marketing manager | Traitor (started as an Accomplice) | Still in the game |
| Kim Daily | 37 | Houston, Texas | Lawyer | Faithful | Murdered, Episode 2 |
| Kriste Lewis | 52 | Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Realtor | Faithful | Still in the game |
| Logan Smith | 26 | Gatlinburg, Tennessee | Realtor | Faithful | Murdered, Episode 4 |
| Madeline Kostopulos | 26 | San Diego, California | Construction manager | Faithful | Banished, Episode 2 |
| Mark Zgoda | 26 | Phillipsburg, New Jersey | Personal trainer | Faithful | Still in the game |
| Michael Foote | 38 | New York, New York | Lawyer | Faithful | Still in the game |
| Morgan Cook | 30 | Midland, Michigan | Content creator | Faithful | Still in the game |
| Niyyah Hayes | 29 | Indianapolis, Indiana | Therapist | Faithful | Still in the game |
| Shane Beatty | 32 | Staten Island, New York | Ironworker | Faithful | Still in the game |
| Sherry Kuehl | 65 | Leawood, Kansas | Writer | Faithful | Banished, Episode 5 |
| Tomica Adams | 54 | Boston, Massachusetts | Pilot | Traitor | Still in the game |
| Victor Vollbrechthausen | 26 | New York, New York | Business executive | Faithful | Still in the game |
| Wyatt Gillespie | 26 | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | Designer | Faithful | Still in the game |
| Xavier Scruggs | 38 | Wesley Chapel, Florida | MLB analyst | Accomplice (not recruited) | Murdered, Episode 3 |
Roles and status are shown as revealed on the show. The Episode 5 murder victim has not been revealed yet, so all 16 players still in the game are listed as in the game.
Who Are the Traitors in The Traitors: New Blood?
Three players are Traitors: Joe Vanella, Tomica Adams and Katie Fites. Joe and Tomica were picked by Alan Cumming at the start. Katie began the game as an Accomplice, a new twist this season, and was chosen to join them as the third Traitor after completing her tests. This section contains spoilers for the episodes that have aired.
Who Has Been Banished or Murdered?
- Episode 2: Kim Daily was murdered, and Madeline Kostopulos was banished.
- Episode 3: Xavier Scruggs, an Accomplice who did not become a Traitor, was murdered.
- Episode 4: Arisa Thomas was banished, and Logan Smith was murdered.
- Episode 5: Sherry Kuehl was banished. The episode ended on a murder cliffhanger, with the victim to be revealed in Episode 6.
Full details, vote counts and the schedule are on our banished and murdered page.
Meet the Players of The Traitors: New Blood
Abbey Benjamin, 37
Abbey is a nurse who plans to play with heart. Her strategy is to be herself and earn the trust of both the Traitors and the Faithful.
Abby Lee, 29
A self-described super fan, Abby has watched recent US seasons and says she has several strategies ready. She models her play on Tyrion Lannister from Game of Thrones.
Arisa Thomas, 36
Arisa is a dog groomer who counted on her golden-retriever energy to make people trust her. She was banished in Episode 4.
Ben McDonnell, 34
Ben is a 6-foot-3 barrel racer from Texas. He planned to be a friendly ally to the women and an asset to the men.
Clyde Moser, 32
Clyde teaches theater, so he expects acting under pressure to help him. His plan is to be likable and keep his friends close and his enemies closer.
Jay Vinnedge, 36
Jay is a physician who believes his ability to relate to people and tell his own story will carry him far. At the Episode 5 Round Table he voiced suspicions about Katie and Kriste.
Joe Vanella, 44
Joe is a funeral director who vowed to be truthful until he no longer has to be. He is one of the three Traitors.
Katie Fites, 23
Katie, 23, is the youngest player and works in marketing. She started as an Accomplice, passed the tests and was chosen to become a Traitor.
Kim Daily, 37
Kim is a lawyer who planned to win people over with adaptability and warmth. She was murdered in Episode 2.
Kriste Lewis, 52
Kriste, 52, describes herself as someone who goes where the wind blows her. She planned to lead with kindness to get close to the other players quickly.
Logan Smith, 26
Logan is a realtor who said negotiation and a nose for nonsense would serve him. He was murdered in Episode 4.
Madeline Kostopulos, 26
Madeline hoped her relaxed manner would make people underestimate her. She was banished in Episode 2 and turned out to be a Faithful.
Mark Zgoda, 26
Mark is a personal trainer who planned to avoid being the loudest in the room. His idea was to be a trusted number two before stepping up.
Michael Foote, 38
Michael is a lawyer who works in criminal defense and immigration. He expected his courtroom performance skills to help him deceive.
Morgan Cook, 30
Morgan used to work in HR recruiting and now creates content. She hoped to hide her knack for spotting liars behind the content-creator label.
Niyyah Hayes, 29
Niyyah is a therapist who builds rapport for a living. She planned to watch, listen and act like a chameleon.
Shane Beatty, 32
Shane is an ironworker who calls himself a gentle giant. He planned to stay low-key without going too quiet.
Sherry Kuehl, 65
At 65, Sherry is the oldest player. A writer and former journalist, she relies on listening, and she was banished in Episode 5 and revealed as a Faithful.
Tomica Adams, 54
Tomica is a pilot and a mother who expected her calm under stress and her intuition to help. She is one of the three Traitors.
Victor Vollbrechthausen, 26
Victor is a business executive who planned to rely on charm and likability, not on lying. He is still in the game.
Wyatt Gillespie, 26
Wyatt is a designer and self-described people pleaser. He planned to play a little dumb and over-deliver at the end.
Xavier Scruggs, 38
Xavier is a baseball analyst who leaned on lessons about timing and energy from a long MLB season. He was recruited as an Accomplice, did not complete the tests and was murdered in Episode 3.
How to Watch The Traitors: New Blood
- On TV: NBC, Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET.
- Streaming in the US: Peacock, the day after each episode airs.
- Canada: Crave, from September 18.
- New Zealand: ThreeNow, free with ads, from September 19.
- Elsewhere: we could not confirm a platform in the UK, Australia, Ireland or India. Peacock is only available in the US.
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The Traitors: New Blood Cast FAQ
How many players are in The Traitors: New Blood?
There are 22 players, all civilians. Six have been eliminated so far.
Who are the Traitors in The Traitors: New Blood?
Joe Vanella, Tomica Adams and Katie Fites.
Who is the youngest player in The Traitors: New Blood?
Katie Fites, who is 23.
Who is the oldest player in The Traitors: New Blood?
Sherry Kuehl, who is 65. She was banished in Episode 5.
Who has been murdered in The Traitors: New Blood?
Kim Daily in Episode 2, Xavier Scruggs in Episode 3 and Logan Smith in Episode 4. A fourth victim, from Episode 5, will be revealed in Episode 6.
Who has been banished in The Traitors: New Blood?
Madeline Kostopulos in Episode 2, Arisa Thomas in Episode 4 and Sherry Kuehl in Episode 5.
Who hosts The Traitors: New Blood?
Alan Cumming.
What is the prize in The Traitors: New Blood?
Up to $250,000. If any Traitor reaches the end, the Traitors take the whole pot.
When is the next episode of The Traitors: New Blood?
Episode 6 airs on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and reveals who the Traitors murdered in Episode 5.
Where can I watch The Traitors: New Blood?
On NBC on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET and on Peacock the next day.
This guide is based on NBC’s cast announcement and episode coverage and is updated after each episode.
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