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Irish Independent
22 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Revealed: When Ireland's ‘The Traitors' will hit our television screens
RTÉ have announced Sunday, August 31 as the broadcast date for Ireland's version of the hit reality TV show which has already made waves 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. And there's €50,000 on the table for the person who survives all the votes and reaches the end of the show, whether they are a Traitor or a Faithful. The main show, The Traitors Ireland, will be hosted by Siobhán McSweeney, who played the acerbic Sister Michael in Derry Girls. After-show Uncloaked, hosted by comedian Kevin McGahern, will feature 'all the best analysis and reaction to the latest betrayals, mind games and manipulations'. The show will be set in Slane Castle, while the after-show will be filmed in RTÉ's Limerick studio. 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.
Irish Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
RTÉ's Traitors aftershow: Uncloaked will be the new not-TV-but-on-TV genre that's still a bit jarring
RTÉ has unveiled The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked, its upcoming companion show for The Traitors Ireland, with the comedian, actor and podcaster Kevin McGahern recruited to be its 'mischievous host'. Not too mischievous, though, right? No one wants another Oireachtas committee hearing. Uncloaked is designed to superserve Traitors addicts who, it is expected, will indulge in extra content after the main show's end credits flicker by. This 'access all areas' sister programme promises to bring them 'deeper into Slane Castle ', in Co Meath , which is where The Traitors Ireland was filmed in the spring, while also taking fans behind the scenes of a separate and, some might say, even more intriguing location: RTÉ Limerick. That Uncloaked will be made there seems worth highlighting, if only because six years ago RTÉ's studio in the city, on Cornmarket Square, was put on the chopping block by the public-service broadcaster's former leadership. The political response to this was so hostile and deafening that no director general of RTÉ is going to try that tactic again any time soon. It would be like going on The Traitors – a brilliantly absurd and absurdly brilliant reality competition show – and telling everyone how clever and discerning you are. The target would shift instantly to your back. READ MORE So instead we have the fleeting beginnings of a regionalisation strategy, as previously flagged by Kevin Bakhurst , the current head of the broadcaster. Coincidentally, this particular instance of it should delight any local TDs who happen to be, say, a Government Minister with responsibility for RTÉ. Any regionalisation will, inevitably, be followed by a spike in Freedom of Information requests by journalists keen to do stories on how much RTÉ is spending on transport for guests, so you could say it's a win-win situation all around. It often seems to surprise and annoy people, but television costs money to make. Still, there are ways and means to mitigate the expense. If, for instance, Patrick O'Donovan , Minister for Culture and also a TD for Limerick County , happened to be free one evening, he could save RTÉ a train fare and pop in for a chat with McGahern about all the latest betrayals and banishments. But enough about Fine Gael . What about Uncloaked? I've already misclassified it as television, like some stubborn 20th-century traditionalist. Uncloaked isn't technically a television show. Well, it is in the sense that it will air on television and people will watch it. But it also isn't in the sense that it's not defined by anything as old-school as a single medium. The show will air directly after each episode of The Traitors, a moreish game of deception, paranoia and wild logic that originated in the Netherlands and went on to be a hit in several countries around the world. The Irish version, produced by Kite Entertainment and presented by Siobhán McSweeney , is RTÉ's big autumn-schedule hope. The Traitors Ireland: host Siobhán McSweeney. Photograph: Phil Sharp/RTÉ The Traitors itself is definitely a TV show, but Uncloaked, like the BBC companion show of the same name, is a multiplatform affair. This in-house RTÉ production will be broadcast on linear television and on RTÉ Player, while also existing as a podcast. It's a visualised podcast, which is the industry term for a podcast you can also clamp your eyes on. They sound as if they should be the same, but visualised podcasts are different from visualised radio. With visualised radio, the concession to cameras is incidental. The presenters are not looking down the lens. They're largely just cracking on the way they were before. The choreography of RTÉ's Uncloaked remains a mystery for now, but the usual deal with visualised podcasts is that presenters stare straight at the camera, mimicking the grammar of television either occasionally or throughout, YouTube style. On the BBC's version of Uncloaked, the host, Ed Gamble, explains at the start of each edition that this is a visualised podcast, lest viewers get confused about the production values and the un-TV-like presence of giant microphones on screen. Whenever you see an array of enormous microphones on television, this is what they're there to say: 'Look, we're podcasters and this is actually a podcast, a modern podcast with modern, professional equipment that distinguishes us from amateur podcast hobbyists or those loser television guys with their invisible clip-on mics.' I'm not predicting RTÉ's Uncloaked will have that vibe. But I do generally find this genre of not-TV-but-on-TV a bit jarring. I long for the big-mic trend to disappear, like a hooded Traitor, into the night. [ The Traitors Ireland: Slane Castle heir on how reality TV show marks new chapter for a venue 'full of stories' Opens in new window ] These aftershows are a strange beast anyway. They force random guests to speculate about events that were filmed months earlier while sitting beside booted-out contestants who know precisely how everything panned out but are contractually obliged not to let anything slip. It's too uncomfortable for mere audio, in other words. For the full squirm, it really must be watched, mics and all.
RTÉ News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
RTÉ unmasks The Traitors Ireland Uncloaked
Hosted by comedian Kevin McGahern, the companion show will spill the cloak-and-dagger secrets from The Traitors Ireland Trust no one … except maybe the host 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 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. -ENDS- Notes to Editors The Traitors Ireland Uncloaked is proudly sponsored by Very. The Traitors (Dutch title: De Verraders) was created and developed by Marc Pos and IDTV Creative Director Jasper Hoogendoorn in cooperation with RTL Creative Unit. Since its launch in the Netherlands on RTL 4 in 2021, the format has proved its international appeal with over 30 versions and numerous returning seasons. Hit international adaptations of the format include the Emmy winning US version for NBC Universal's streaming service Peacock and BBC One's BAFTA winning version in the UK, which drew in 8 million viewers for the season 2 finale. The US versions will return for a third, fourth and fifth season and the UK version has been commissioned for a fourth season and celebrity version. A multi-award-winning ratings hit, The Traitors was recently named as K7's format of the year in 2024 and the format was awarded C21's International Format Award for Best Host of a Television Format. Previously the Dutch version De Verraders received the Rose d'Or award 'Golden Rose' for Best Reality and Factual Entertainment.
Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
The Traitors Ireland announce spin-off show hosted by Kevin McGahern
Comedian Kevin McGahern is set to host The Traitors Ireland spin-off show. The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked, will be the "companion show" to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player's eagerly-awaited The Traitors Ireland, which is filmed in Co Meath's Slane Castle and is hosted by Siobhan McSweeney. The Co Cavan native will act as the show's "mischievous host" who promises the ultimate "post show destination for fans across Ireland". 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." Slane Castle will be the setting of The Traitors Ireland The spin-off show will be filmed in RTE Limerick and 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," they added. "Whether it's their first time tuning in or they're long-time 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." Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
RTÉ News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Kevin McGahern to host The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked
Kevin McGahern has been announced as the host of The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked, the companion show to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player's eagerly awaited The Traitors Ireland. 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."
