{"id":2227765,"date":"2026-01-09T00:53:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T00:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2227765"},"modified":"2026-01-09T00:53:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T00:53:07","slug":"meet-donna-kelce-lisa-rinna-michael-rapaport-and-the-rest-of-the-celebrities-entering-the-castle-tonight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/meet-donna-kelce-lisa-rinna-michael-rapaport-and-the-rest-of-the-celebrities-entering-the-castle-tonight\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Donna Kelce, Lisa Rinna, Michael Rapaport and the rest of the celebrities entering the castle tonight"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ready to return to the Scottish castle? Premiering on Peacock tonight at 9 p.m. ET, the fourth season of The Traitors features an eclectic, star-studded cast of reality television royalty, actors, Olympians, singers, models and others.<\/p>\n

The streamer, which announced its 23-person cast in 2025, unveiled its official first-look trailer for the fourth season of the Emmy Award-winning series in December. The two-minute clip features a slew of footage from contestants as they scheme throughout the psychological competition and engage in heated discussions at the famed roundtable.<\/p>\n

\u201cBackstabbing, betrayal and murder. A twisted new season of Traitors is finally here,\u201d beloved host Alan Cummings says in the trailer. \u201cIf you have tears, prepare to shed them now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Season 4 of The Traitors kicks off with three episodes tonight, followed by two episodes next week, and then a weekly release schedule. The season finale and reunion air on Feb. 26.<\/p>\n

Below, Yahoo takes a closer look at each of the contestants on Season 4 of The Traitors.<\/p>\n

Natalie Anderson<\/h2>\n
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Natalie Anderson. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Natalie Anderson is a 39-year-old reality TV star originally from Sri Lanka who\u2019s known for winning Survivor: San Juan del Sur and placing second in Survivor: Winners at War. Anderson also competed alongside her twin sister, Nadiya, on Seasons 21 and 24 of The Amazing Race.<\/p>\n

Yamil \u201cYam Yam\u201d Arocho<\/h2>\n
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Yam Yam Arocho. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Yam Yam Arocho is a 39-year-old salon owner from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the winner of Survivor 44. Arocho celebrated his casting in a November Instagram post<\/a>, writing, \u201cThis season of #TheTraitorsUS might just be the best one yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mark Ballas<\/h2>\n
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Mark Ballas. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Mark Ballas is a 39-year-old Emmy-winning dancer from Houston. Ballas famously appeared on Dancing With the Stars from 2007 to 2022 as one of the show\u2019s professional dancers. A three-time winner of the mirror ball trophy, Ballas returned as a pro dancer for Season 34, partnering with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt.<\/p>\n

Candiace Dillard Bassett<\/h2>\n
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Candiace Dillard Bassett. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Candiace Dillard Bassett is a 39-year-old reality TV star from Washington, D.C., and a former cast member of The Real Housewives of Potomac. She worked in the White House during the Obama administration. Bassett left The Real Housewives of Potomac after two seasons, following a physical altercation with fellow cast member Monique Samuels, which led to both women launching second-degree assault complaints<\/a> against each other.<\/p>\n

Bassett celebrated her Traitors casting on Instagram<\/a>, writing in June, \u201cThe crown doesn\u2019t shake \u2014 even when the knives come out. \ud83d\udc51\ud83d\udde1\ufe0fI\u2019ve entered the castle, and trust \u2026 not everyone\u2019s walking out clean.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ron Funches<\/h2>\n
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Ron Funches. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Ron Funches is a 42-year-old comedian and actor from Los Angeles. Appearing on several comedy series, including Mulaney and Kroll Show, Funches has also lent his voice to BoJack Horseman, The Adventures of Puss in Boots and Adventure Time.<\/p>\n

Rob Cesternino<\/h2>\n
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Rob Cesternino. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Rob Cesternino is a 47-year-old reality TV star and podcaster from Wantagh, N.Y. Cesternino placed third on Survivor: The Amazon and also competed on Survivor: All-Stars. He launched his podcast, titled \u201cRob Has a Podcast,\u201d\u00a0in 2010.<\/p>\n

Mon\u00e9t X Change<\/h2>\n
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Monet X Change. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Mon\u00e9t X Change is a 35-year-old drag queen from Brooklyn, N.Y., who is no stranger to reality TV competitions: Mon\u00e9t X Change placed sixth on Season 10 of RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race, won Season 4, and was runner-up of Season 7 of RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race All Stars.<\/p>\n

Stephen Colletti<\/h2>\n
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Stephen Colletti. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Stephen Colletti is a 39-year-old actor from Laguna Beach, Calif. He emerged as a heartthrob in the early 2000s after appearing on the MTV reality series Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. He later joined the cast of One Tree Hill for Seasons 4 through 9.<\/p>\n

Maura Higgins<\/h2>\n
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Maura Higgins. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Maura Higgins is a 35-year-old Irish reality television star and model based in Essex, England. She most notably competed and was a finalist on Season 5 of Love Island and hosted Love Island USA: Aftersun in 2024.<\/p>\n

Donna Kelce<\/h2>\n
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Donna Kelce. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Donna Kelce is a 73-year-old retired banker from Cleveland and the mom of NFL superstars Travis and Jason Kelce \u2014 and soon-to-be mother-in-law of Taylor Swift. Kelce told Peacock\u2019s Reality Hot Seat of her Traitors experience, \u201cI had such a blast with all the people that were there. I got to meet some Olympic stars. I got to meet some reality stars, and we just had the best time. Alan Cummings is amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kristen Kish<\/h2>\n
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Kristen Kish. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Kristen Kish is a 42-year-old chef and television personality best known for winning Season 10 of Top Chef. Kish has since hosted and cohosted a series of culinary competition shows, including Top Chef, Fast Foodies and Iron Chef.<\/p>\n

Tara Lipinski<\/h2>\n
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Tara Lipinski. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Tara Lipinski is a 43-year-old retired Olympic figure skater from Philadelphia. She is also the youngest gold medalist in Winter Olympics history, earning the honor in 1998 at just 15 years old.<\/p>\n

Dorinda Medley<\/h2>\n
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Dorinda Medley. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Dorinda Medley is a 61-year-old reality TV star and author from New York, famously known as a former cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City. Medley is returning to The Traitors after being eliminated during the first episode of the third season.<\/p>\n

Tiffany Mitchell<\/h2>\n
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Tiffany Mitchell. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Tiffany Mitchell is a 45-year-old reality TV star and phlebotomist from Detroit. Mitchell made her reality television debut in 2021, when she competed on Big Brother 23.<\/p>\n

Eric Nam<\/h2>\n
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Eric Nam. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Eric Nam is a 37-year-old K-pop artist from Atlanta. After getting his start on the Korean singing competition show Star Audition: Birth of a Great Star 2, Nam was named GQ Korea\u2019s Man of the Year in 2016, was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2017 and was one of YouTube Music\u2019s Global Trending Artists on the Rise in 2019.<\/p>\n

Michael Rapaport<\/h2>\n
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Michael Rapaport. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Michael Rapaport is a 55-year-old actor from New York City. Rapaport has maintained an active presence in Hollywood, appearing in a variety of films and television shows, including True Romance, Dr. Doolittle 2 and Prison Break.<\/p>\n

Rob Rausch<\/h2>\n
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Rob Rausch. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Rob Rausch is a 26-year-old social media influencer and reality TV star from Florence, Ala. He is best known for appearing on the fifth and sixth seasons of Love Island USA.<\/p>\n

Lisa Rinna<\/h2>\n
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Lisa Rinna. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Lisa Rinna is a 62-year-old actress, model and reality television star. In addition to starring on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills from 2014 to 2022, Rinna, who is married to actor Harry Hamlin, famously starred on the soap opera Days of Our Lives, and appeared on television shows including Veronica Mars, Community, The Middle and American Horror Stories.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had absolutely no strategy,\u201d Rinna told Entertainment Tonight<\/a> of her time on The Traitors. \u201cIt was so fun, though. I love to do things that take me out of my comfort zone, and, honey, that took me way out. But I made some really good friends. I love these people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Caroline Stanbury<\/h2>\n
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Caroline Stanbury. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Caroline Stanbury is a 49-year-old businesswoman and reality television personality from London. She was an original cast member on Bravo\u2019s Ladies of London and starred on The Real Housewives of Dubai for its two seasons.<\/p>\n

Ian Terry<\/h2>\n
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Ian Terry. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Ian Terry is a 34-year-old senior data consultant and winner of Big Brother 14. The Tulane University graduate, who hails from Shaler Township, Pa., also competed on Big Brother: All Stars in 2020.<\/p>\n

Colton Underwood<\/h2>\n
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Colton Underwood. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Former NFL player Colton Underwood is a 33-year-old reality television personality best known as the Season 23 lead of The Bachelor. Underwood, who was also a contestant on Season 14 of The Bachelorette and Season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise, is the first lead in Bachelor franchise history to come out as gay.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere were a lot of gays on this season of The Traitors,\u201d Underwood told internet personality Ricky Cornish<\/a>. \u201cIt was definitely an interesting experience to say the least and one that I will cherish forever.\u201d<\/p>\n

Johnny Weir<\/h2>\n
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Johnny Weir. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Johnny Weir is a 41-year-old retired figure skater and two-time Olympian. The youngest U.S. National champion since 1991, Weir is also an acclaimed NBC commentator.<\/p>\n

Porsha Williams<\/h2>\n
\"Porsha<\/span><\/div>\n

Porsha Williams. (Sam McElwee\/Peacock)<\/p>\n

Porsha Williams is a 44-year-old singer, actress and reality TV personality from Atlanta. Williams starred on The Real Housewives of Atlanta from 2012 to 2021, before eventually rejoining the cast in 2024. She led her own spin-off series, Porsha\u2019s Family Matters, for a single season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n