The Traitors is a cunning game of deception, and just like almost everyone in life, host Rodger Corser has been victim to deceit before.
“Maybe I’ve found out about someone who may have moved on before the relationship ended,” Rodger, 50, tells TV WEEK.
“But that was years ago, I’m lucky to never have been scammed.”
(Image: Supplied)The latest series features a contestant shake up, with the introduction of some familiar faces amongst the cast of ‘traitors’ and ‘faithfuls’.
Firecracker reality star Below Deck Mediterranean’s Hannah Ferrier, Underbelly actor Gyton Grantley, Australian Survivor star Luke Toki, shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder and professional wrestler Simone Williams will join a bunch of fresh faces at a chance to win $250,000.
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Paul de Gelder connecting with the traitors over his shark attack.
(Image: Supplied)“We have those experienced reality TV players, and I don’t know if it’s because of that or the fact it is the second season and they knew the format, but there are some serious players on this season.”
The dynamic between the ‘famous’ and ‘normal’ cast adds to the theatrics of the season, with Rodger acknowledging it “creates a divide.”
“There was definitely someone who liked differentiating themselves from the newbies,” the Doctor, Doctor star reveals.
(Image: Supplied)“Some of the new (famous) people made it no secret that they thought there was some kind of ranking.”
The proud father of four is happy that his career gives him the flexibility to spend more time with his family.
A taste of The Traitors to come…
(Image: Supplied)“The Traitors is filmed in three to four weeks, so it’s not a huge commitment compared to when I filmed Thai Cave Rescue in Thailand for three and a half months.”
“That was tough on Renee [Rodger’s wife] because it was in lockdown,” Rodger says. “She had home schooling, restrictions and a partner away.”
“Now I have so much space between jobs I think she probably wants me out of the house,” he says with a laugh.
Despite a career sailing the high seas, taking on The Traitors was uncharted territory for Hannah Ferrier – and at times, things got more than a little choppy.
The former Below Deck Mediterranean chief stew says she “had no strategy” going into the cloak-and-dagger game that sees
20 strangers, known as Faithfuls, tasked with working together to win $250,000, while some players, the Traitors, try to sabotage their every move.
Hannah admits she didn’t prepare for the show, but with plenty of experience dealing with a variety of people, the TV personality has become adept at reading people – including the ones to watch out for.
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(Image: Supplied)“I wouldn’t say we (the contestants) didn’t get along, but when you put 20 people in a room, there are always going to be some you like more than others. Most of them were great.”
Coming into the show as a known figure also had its disadvantages. Hannah joins the likes of Underbelly actor Gyton Grantley, Australian Survivor favourite Luke Toki and My Kitchen Rules star Ash Pollard.
The Traitors season 2 is back and bigger than ever!
(Image: Supplied)“If you’re unknown, you can come in and basically say whatever you want – you can lie about your past or occupation,” she says. “But when you’re a public figure, you can’t do any of that.”
As hard as it was to lie, cheat and deceive to try to win, Hannah says it was tougher having to be away from her two-year-old daughter Ava and husband Josh. “The game itself was hard to play, but not having my favourite sidekick with me was even harder,” she says.
“Motherhood is by far the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. Ava is literally the light of my life.” Hannah is enjoying what life brings at the moment and, after co-hosting dating game show The Real Love Boat on Channel 10 last year, is keen for similar experiences.
“My dream would be hosting a travel show,” she says. “I still love to travel – and I really enjoyed hosting The Real Love Boat – so we’ll see!”
The Traitors begins 7.30 Sunday on Channel 10…
