Adam Waughman for The Traitors UK S4 / BBC
Age: 34
From: Essex
Occupation: Builder
Why did you apply to take part in the show?
“Because I love a contest. I love the thought of being able to outthink people and I want to win it. That’s it, simple. I’ll play whatever hand I need to play and that’s it.”
Do you have a gameplan?
“Yes, on both sides whether I’m a Faithful or a Traitor. I’ve thought about it a lot. I’ve got the sort of brain that thinks of something 100 times before anyone else has. It’s just the way I am. I love to plan stuff, have the answer in my head before anyone asks the question. A lot will depend on the personalities that are in there. You have to act a certain way around certain people, not everyone will come from the same background as me. You have to sort of blend in and adapt to the situation that you’re dealt.
“If I’m a Faithful I won’t lie about anything. Everyone’s going to know my name, what I do for a living. The only thing I’d have to lie about is if I’m a Traitor. I don’t understand why people add more pressure to be anything other than themselves. When I answer something, I want it to trip off my tongue, not to hesitate.”
Are you good at spotting a liar?
“I grew up in the early 2000s and my childhood was being out on the street, playing with my mates and going over the park and meeting loads of people when I was young. I used to be able to read them before they even spoke to me, so I knew what sort of person they were. I’d say I’m a good judge of character.”
Are you competitive when you’re playing games with friends and family?
“I have to win. My boy beat me on FIFA the other day, and I was not happy!”
How would you spend the prize money?
“I’d take all my family to Florida. I’m doing it for my wife and my three kids. Enough money to have a holiday of a lifetime, and then I’d put the rest in the bank so we could live comfortably.”
The Traitors continues Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8pm on BBC One.
