Kevin McGahern to host The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked
Teeing up what's ahead, The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked team said: "Get ready for betrayal, banter, and behind-the-scenes bombshells with The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked, a brand-new companion show to the highly anticipated The Traitors Ireland that will air directly after the programme across RTÉ platforms later this year.
"Comedian, actor, and presenter Kevin McGahern will act as our mischievous host with Uncloaked promising to be the ultimate post-show destination for fans across Ireland. As soon as viewers have finished with their latest fix of The Traitors Ireland on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, they'll be able to join Kevin, celebrity guests, and players from the show for all the best analysis and reaction to the latest betrayals, mind games, and manipulations.
" Uncloaked will take fans of The Traitors Ireland deeper into Slane Castle with dissection of the episodes and exclusive access to the banished and murdered players. This access-all-areas show will be available on RTÉ Television, RTÉ Player, and all podcast platforms.
"Filmed in RTÉ Limerick, each episode will feature an exclusive interview with the banished or murdered player as well as bonus unseen footage.
"Kevin will have celebrity guests from the world of comedy, music, sport, and entertainment, who will give their opinion on the goings on within the castle walls. Whether it's their first time tuning in or they're longtime The Traitors fans, guests will share who they're backing, who they suspect, and who they'd banish without hesitation.
"Don't miss a moment of the drama, watch The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked after every episode of The Traitors Ireland, later this year on RTÉ."
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