Cloaks at the ready - The Traitors is back!
After a seemingly-interminable wait, Claudia Winkleman has returned to her Scottish castle to welcome a new group of 22 strangers to play the ultimate game of deception. Who will become The Traitors and who are The Faithfuls?
Read on for a profile of contestant Jaz....
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Jaz
Age: 30
From: Manchester
Occupation: National Account Manager
Why did you apply for the show?
"A bloody great question to hit me with! I think it was my in-laws to be honest, they were halfway through an episode of series one and said to me and the missus, 'Have you watched this? Sit down with us and watch this right now.' We watched it, looked at each other and said, 'This is just amazing.' I liked everything about it. Obviously, we then watched the whole series and it totally resonated with everything I've been through. After watching, I never thought there was going to be A) a second series, B) that I was going to apply, and C) I was going to be selected. It's like the stars have aligned themselves. I'm a bit cheesy and I think everything happens for a reason but, genuinely, everything just feels right."
What is your game plan?
"Half and half. I think if you go in with a game plan then you won't last. If I'm a Traitor, I feel as though I'm going to go in with the mindset of a Faithful so people can see my body language, they can see my eye contact, they can see everything about me and go 'This guy is a Faithful. So, there's no point even questioning him.' And that's it, just take them out one by one."
How would you feel to be chosen as a Traitor?
"Absolutely buzzing. I'm ready to be one, it's just perfect. I feel like I'll be able to play it well. I'm hyping myself up now, I need to calm myself down!"
What would you spend the prize money on?
"It's a bit cheesy but my Mum has always wanted to go on the Orient Express. After everything we've been through as a family, I feel like my Mum deserves it. My wife has also been such a pillar of strength and I feel like she definitely deserves to go. Also, my Mother and Father-in-Law have just been everything to me and it would be something that we could all do together to celebrate, it would be phenomenal. I couldn't even put it into words how I'd feel."
The Traitors series two begins Wednesday, January 3 at 9pm on BBC One.
Neil Wilkes
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