Across the pond, the American Traitors films at the same Ardross Castle, but with a slightly different setup. Because the US cast is full of reality TV veterans (hello, Bachelor stars and Real Housewives), the drama is extra loud. They actually stay in the same wing of the castle, but with a few more privacy perks—like separate bathrooms for the “stars.” Classic.
But here’s the hilarious part: the US seasons film back-to-back with the UK version, so the same rooms get reused. That bed where a British contestant cried over a banishment? Six weeks later, it’s hosting a heated argument between a housewife and a poker champion. The walls at Ardross have seen things.
Wait—Do They Watch Each Other Sleep?
You might be wondering about cameras. Yes, there are cameras in the common areas and hallways, but NOT in the bedrooms. That’s the one place that’s “private.” However, microphones are always on if they’re in the common room. So if you’re a Traitor, you can’t even whisper a plan without the producers hearing. It’s like a very stressful, very fancy prison.
And the most ironic fact of all? The breakfast room is where they learn who’s been murdered each morning. So every day starts with a buffet of pastries and existential dread. I don’t know about you, but I’d need at least three croissants to process that.
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