Introducing the New Host of The Traitors Australia
The popular reality game show, The Traitors, is making a return to Australian screens with an exciting new face at the helm: Gretel Killeen. Known for her dynamic presence and comedic talent, Killeen brings a fresh energy to the show as it prepares for its third season.
Who is Gretel Killeen?
Gretel Killeen is a multifaceted entertainer, best known for hosting Big Brother Australia from 2001 to 2007. While there were initial speculations that she might return for the show’s reboot, the role ultimately went to Mel Tracina. However, Killeen has been busy with other projects, including her involvement in The Amazing Race: Celebrity Edition in 2025, where she competed alongside her daughter, Epiphany, a celebrated filmmaker.
A Versatile Career in Entertainment
Killeen’s career spans a wide range of television shows and roles. She has appeared on The Masked Singer Australia, Coast to Coast on the Nine Network, Midday with Ray Martin, and How Not to Behave on ABC. She is also a regular guest on various talk and panel shows across Australian networks. Additionally, Killeen has hosted the TV WEEK Logie Awards, where she made a dramatic entrance by being lowered onto the stage in an angel costume.
A Writer and Advocate
Beyond her television work, Killeen is an accomplished author with over twenty books to her name. Her literary contributions include children’s books such as the My Sister series and My Life Is a Toilet, as well as memoirs and humorous works. She has also performed stand-up comedy, including shows for Australian troops in regions such as Afghanistan, Iraq, the Solomon Islands, East Timor, and Egypt.
Killeen has also used her platform for good, serving as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and directing a documentary on AIDS orphans in Zambia. She was married to Mark Morgan, and they have two children together.
What is The Traitors Australia?
The Traitors Australia is a reality game show based on the Dutch format De Verraders. Contestants are isolated in a secret mansion, competing for a cash prize composed of silver bars. However, some participants are secretly assigned the role of “Traitors,” whose goal is to eliminate other contestants, known as “Faithfuls,” without being discovered.
The Faithfuls must identify and vote out the Traitors during banishment ceremonies, while both groups participate in challenges to build the prize pool. Players can sometimes win protection, which shields them from elimination during night phases. If all Traitors are banished, the Faithfuls share the prize, but if any Traitors survive until the end, they win.
A New Season on the Horizon
The first two seasons of The Traitors Australia were hosted by Rodger Corser. In October 2023, Network 10 announced that the show had not been renewed, but it could potentially return. Now, the third season is set to premiere in August 2026, although the exact date has not yet been confirmed.
For those who want to catch up, previous seasons of the show are available to watch on 10Play.
Watch the Trailer
Fans can get a glimpse of what to expect in the upcoming season by watching the official trailer for The Traitors. The trailer promises a mix of suspense, strategy, and high-stakes competition that has made the show a hit among viewers.
With Gretel Killeen at the helm, the third season of The Traitors Australia is sure to bring a fresh and exciting twist to the beloved reality series.
