Meet The Traitors season 4 line-up – and see how fans react to 'genius' new twist

The Traitors is hosted by Claudia Winkleman, who chose this season's Traitors Stephen, Rachel and Hugo in the first episode

Rachel, Jessie, Stephen, Faraaz, Maz, Ellie, Harriet, Hugo, Jack, Fiona, Sam, Adam, Roxy, Reece (l-r front row) James, Matthew, Jade, Netty, Ross, Judy, Ben, Amanda & Claudia Winkleman

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What have viewers been saying about The Traitors season 4?

Fans have been loving the Secret Traitor twist, and were quick to take to social media to share their thoughts on the shakeup.

"The Secret Traitor twist is EXACTLY what the show needed! Fascinated to find out who it’ll be!" said one viewer, while another wrote: "Oooohhh Secret Traitor… perfect."

Meet The Traitors season 4 line-up

This year's cast promises another great mix of personalities from across the UK, including:

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Adam – a 34-year-old Builder from Essex

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Amanda – a 57-year-old Retired Police Detective from Brighton

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Ben – a 66-year-old Retired person from Hampshire

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Ellie – a 33-year-old Psychologist from London

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Faraaz – a 22-year-old Internal Auditor from Middlesbrough

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Fiona – a 62-year-old Local Government Officer from Swansea

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Harriet – a 52-year-old Crime Writer and Former Barrister from London

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Hugo – a 51-year-old Barrister from London (Born in Cardiff)

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Jack – a 29-year-old Personal Trainer from Essex

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Jade – a 25-year-old PhD Student from the West Midlands

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James – a 38-year-old Gardener from Weymouth

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Jessie – a 28-year-old Hairstylist from Hull

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Judy – a 60-year-old Child Liaison Officer from Doncaster

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Matthew – a 35-year-old Creative Director from Edinburgh

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Maz – a 59-year-old Civil Servant from Preston

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Netty – a 42-year-old Nursery School Teacher from Glasgow

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Rachel – a 42-year-old Head of Communications from County Down

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Reece – a 27-year-old Sweet Shop Assistant from Sheffield

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Ross – a 37-year-old Sales Exec and Personal Trainer from London

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Roxy – a 32-year-old Recruiter from Amsterdam

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Sam – a 34-year-old Account Manager from North Yorkshire

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Stephen – a 32-year-old Cyber Security Consultant from London

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