The Traitors star Jaz Singh to host new radio show on BBC
This will begin on Monday, September 1, taking place every Monday to Thursday from 3pm to 6pm.
His new show will feature a mix of entertainment and music, and forms part of a new schedule on the network.
Discussing the role, Singh said: 'As a finalist on BBC The Traitors to now hosting my own live radio show with BBC Asian Network, I'm beyond grateful to the people that are putting their trust and time into me because this is a dream!
'Expect the biggest tunes, good vibes and be prepared to see a side of me you've never witnessed before!'
After his spell on The Traitors, Singh hosted Asian Network's The Everyday Hustle and Motivation as a rotational presenter as well as a documentary on BBC Radio 4.
Alongside Singh, presenter, producer and reporter Harleen Nottay will join the station to present The Everyday Hustle on Mondays from 6am to 6.30am.
This will look at tips and tricks of navigating businesses and entrepreneurship for British Asians, and the challenges and wins that come with this.
Ahmed Hussain, head of Asian Network, said: 'We're entering an exciting new chapter at Asian Network and I'm thrilled to welcome our new presenters to the team.
'Jaz Singh's new afternoon show is a key part of our commitment to celebrating British Asian voices and music culture.
'His energy and charisma are infectious, and I'm confident he'll quickly become a familiar and much-loved presence in our listeners' daily routines."
What is The Traitors and how does it work?
The Traitors is a reality TV show hosted by Claudia Winkleman, which is based on the Dutch series De Verraders.
It began in 2022, with a further two series airing in 2024 and 2025.
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Contestants stay at a castle in the Scottish Highlands, where a few are secretly designated as 'Traitors' whose job is to 'murder' their fellow players, without getting caught.
The rest are 'Faithfuls' who try to detect who the 'Traitors' are and banish them from the game before they become their next victim.
The aim of the game is to survive to the final few players. If they are all 'Faithfuls', then the prize money is split among them, but if a 'Traitor' is left, they take it all.
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