Claudia Winkleman, the popular presenter of BBC's The Traitors, admitted she initially hesitated before accepting the role. She shared her reasons for almost declining the offer, explaining her reluctance to leave her family and the comfort of her home. However, after watching the original Dutch version, she became captivated by the show's psychological dynamics and gameplay, ultimately leading her to enthusiastically accept the hosting position.
Claudia Winkleman, the host of The Traitors, has revealed that she initially turned down the opportunity to present the reality show. The TV star, who has now been the face of the BBC One game show for two series, first declined the offer to host the thrilling challenge where ordinary people have to figure out who among them are 'faithfuls' and the 'traitors'. The star - who also presents Strictly Come Dancing - told The Midpoint podcast revealed her reason for almost rejecting the gig.
She said: 'The Traitors is something I initially turned down because I didn’t like leaving my bed or the kids and they were like “would you go to Scotland for three and a half weeks? And I was like “I don’t think so.' Claudia also explained that the production team sent her clips from the original Dutch version, De Verraders, which aired in 2021, but she didn't watch them immediately. But in a quick change of heart, the TV star explained: 'Then I watched the Dutch version and I became so obsessed. 'I sent an email to Kate Phillips who offered me the job, who works at the BBC, saying 'I’ve booked a train, I want to do this more than anything' because it is a privilege to watch the psychology and gameplay up close.' The first series of BBC's The Traitors had audiences gripped when it premiered at the end of 2022. An impressive 4.7 million viewers tuned in for the thrilling finale, which saw 'faithfuls' Meryl, Hannah, and Aaron triumph, despite traitor Wilfred's near success in snatching the jackpot, reports Chronicle Live. Host Claudia then scooped up the Bafta for best entertainment performance last year, while the show itself nabbed the award for best reality and constructed factual programme. The second series outdid the first, with over eight million people watching the edge-of-your-seat final where 22 year old 'traitor' Harry Clark cunningly defeated his rivals to claim £95,15
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