Sam Little for The Traitors UK S4 / BBC
Age: 34
From: North Yorkshire
Occupation: Account Manager
Why did you apply to take part in the show?
“I have been the biggest fan of the show from across all the seasons. This show is like a breath of fresh air and authentic fun, but also a tonne of emotions, gameplay and competitiveness. It really kind of suits my character and I’m at the stage in my life now where I just want to have as many amazing experiences as possible. I applied on a whim, and then suddenly we’re here.”
Do you have a gameplan?
“My game plan is just assuming that I’m going to be made a Traitor. I’ve re-watched all of the three seasons recently to see exactly how the good and bad Traitors played the game. The best answer I’ve found is that the first five to seven banishments and murders are pretty much potluck. It’s almost herd mentality; people go into that Round Table and one person says something that people cotton onto and it becomes a domino effect.
“My game plan is very much to be in the middle, not too much on the front-foot, but still offering some opinions. I will then create the authentic relationships that I need to without being too cliquey, because that can also be suspicious. I’m going to play it in the middle but always be ready to be aggressive when I need to be.”
Are you good at spotting a liar?
“I think I’m very good, and it’s one of those things where you have to be consistently wary about whatever anyone’s saying. Even their backstory could be a lie, so I’m constantly aware. I think that’s the easiest way to stay on your toes and spot any lies by consistently reminding yourself that what this person’s telling me could be completely fabricated.”
Are you competitive when you’re playing games with friends and family?
“Always! As I’ve grown up, I’ve learned what to care about afterwards. In the moment, I always care, but not so much afterwards.”
How would you spend the prize money?
“My wife and I want to start a family next year; that’s the biggest driver for me doing this. The money would go towards childcare and everything like that as the costs are astronomical now, and so the money would just remove so much external pressure for us.”
The Traitors continues Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8pm on BBC One.
