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RTÉ reveals host for Traitors Ireland aftershow, Traitors Uncloaked

RTÉ reveals host for Traitors Ireland aftershow, Traitors Uncloaked

Irish Independent11 hours ago
The Traitors Uncloaked will air after each episode of the main show
A new show has been announced by RTÉ that will air after every episode of The Traitors Ireland which is set to appear on our screens for the first time later this year.
Called The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked, the companion series will accompany each episode of the Irish version of the hit series which has proven highly popular in the UK and US.
The Traitors was originally commissioned in the Netherlands and pits three mystery 'Traitors' in a large group of contestants against the 'Faithful' others, with all contestants voting on who they think are the Traitors, resulting in the person receiving the most votes being banished.
The main show, The Traitors Ireland, will be hosted by Siobhán McSweeney, who played the acerbic Sister Michael in Derry Girls.
Uncloaked, hosted by comedian Kevin McGahern, will feature 'all the best analysis and reaction to the latest betrayals, mind games and manipulations', RTÉ says.
Cavan-born McGahern previously hosted RTÉ's comedy show Republic of Telly, and Kevin McGahern's America, as well as appearing in acting roles in shows including Bridget and Eamon, Smother and Finding Joy.
The Traitors Uncloaked will air after each episode of the main show
Celebrity guests from the world of comedy, music and entertainment will share who they are backing, who they suspect and who they would think they would banish.
The post-episode show will be filmed in RTÉ Limerick where unseen footage of events in Slane Castle, Co Meath will be discussed.
The main show will air on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.
Such is the popularity of the UK version of the show hosted by Claudia Winkleman on BBC, the season 2 finale drew in eight million viewers.
The US version is available on NBC Universal's streaming service Peacock and is due to return for a third, fourth and fifth season.
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