BBC releases every episode of Australian reality show perfect for those waiting for The Celebrity Traitors
Presented by Strictly Come Dancing's Claudia Winkleman, The Traitors has become one of the biggest shows around the world.
Launching spin-off series in the US and New Zealand, the show follows 'Faithfuls' seeking to discover the 'Traitors' and vote them out of the game to win.
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Featuring a number of thrilling challenges and tense meetings, the series has become a global phenomenon since its premiere in 2022.
Airing in the autumn, the nine-part celebrity version will give contestants the chance to win a cash prize of up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice.
19 celebrities from all walks of life are confirmed to be heading to the Scottish Highlands' Ardross Castle, including comedian Alan Carr, ITV presenter Kate Garraway and former QI host Sir Stephen Fry.
With the agonising wait to see how the famous faces get on coming to an end soon, a new show that hit the iPlayer on Monday (July 7) could become viewers' new obsession.
Initially airing on Australian streaming service Binge, Billion Dollar Playground premiered down under back in May.
The series follows an elite team of luxury service professionals to the wealthy, fulfilling every wish of their ultra-rich clients' vacations.
Teasing the work they do, lead concierge Salvatore said: 'Rich people want all kinds of things. If my guests want lobster for breakfast, they get it. They want a Lamborghini, no problem sir.'
CEO Alex added: 'I've had to be a best friend, the servant and a downright slave. You can never tell these people 'no'. Our guests are the world 's elite.
'They're uber wealthy and highly demanding. To make the impossible possible, our team are available 24/7.'
While many will link the series to Selling Sunset, the staff featured on Billion Dollar Playground are not afraid to lie and wear masks to get what they want.
It may not be the most conventional series for Traitors fans, but patterns between the shows will form in viewers' brains faster than they may imagine.
Every episode of Billion Dollar Playground is streaming now on the BBC iPlayer, with the first episode airing at 9pm on Monday, July 7, on BBC Three
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