The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman has revealed that the process for selecting the Traitors involves her working alongside a production committee.
At the start of each series of the treacherous reality show, Winkleman is shown sitting down one-on-one with all of the new contestants and quizzing them about whether they would make a better Faithful or Traitor.
Then, in a blindfolded round table, she secretly taps the shoulders of the chosen Traitors - and in each of the three series so far, she has picked three initial Traitors.
Speaking to the Radio Times, Winkleman outlined the behind-the-scenes process to reach the decision, admitting: "It's not down to me. There's a group of us, including the brilliant producers and casting team. We go into a room and don't leave until they're chosen."
She added: "If someone asks not to be a Traitor, they wouldn't be picked."
The Traitors continues Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 9pm on BBC One.
Neil Wilkes
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