The eagerly awaited third season of The Traitors U.K. is arriving earlier than expected. Viewers in the U.K. can tune in on January 1 via BBC One and Player, according to Variety. Once again, host Claudia Winkleman will guide a group of contestants in the Scottish Highlands as they compete for a grand prize of £120,

On New Year’s Day, the third season of the UK show is set to premiere. The first two episodes will air at 8pm respectively, and then the rest will come out at 9pm, with new instalments being released on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights.

The BBC has shared a first look at the brand new series of The Traitors season 3, also confirming a New Year's Day release date. In the new teaser footage, three anonymous traitors – wearing their robes – can be seen walking through the castle grounds under the cover of night, before a firework goes off behind the tower to reveal the show's logo.

The Traitors, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, will return for a third series on New Year's Day - and the release date has now been confirmed in an exciting announcement

The Traitors is back for more backstabbing and scheming, as the BBC has just confirmed a release date for the return of the long-awaited show. Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the reality TV show follows a group of contestants living together in a castle in the Scottish Highlands.