The Traitors series four dropped a new trailer teasing a sinister twist – as a mysterious Red Cloak figure is unveiled.

Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the hit BBC guessing game will be returning to our screens on New Year’s Day.

Ahead of the launch, fans have been treated to a thrilling trailer – hinting the format will have a major change.

The clip revealed a major bombshell – that for the first time, the show will feature a new red Traitors cloak.

Meanwhile, the ad featured a Christmas dinner table as a Grandfather Clock chimed and a candle was put out.

An ominous red figure then approached, holding a lantern in their hand.

The stars you love, the drama you crave. Your unmissable daily showbiz update.

+4
View gallery

Claudia Winkleman will be back to host the hit BBC guessing game as it returns to screens on New Year’s Day

+4
View gallery

A new trailer for The Traitors series four unveiled a mysterious red cloaked figure in a brand new twist

+4
View gallery

 Last year’s series saw Faithfuls Jake Brown and Leanne Quigley secure the win – but who will follow in their footsteps?

Speaking in a voiceover, Claudia said: ‘Have yourself a merry little Christmas… I’m joking.’

The red-cloaked Traitor put down the lantern, before facing the camera and putting their finger to their lips.

A source told The Sun: ‘Nobody knows what the red Traitors cloak means, what that player will do, how they will fit in or even if there is just one of them.

‘But one thing is for sure, a different kind of Traitor in play will entirely change the game, again.

‘The new twist creates distrust and treachery like never seen before.

‘Bosses know that viewers and players alike know the game inside out so they have to keep everyone on their toes.’

Earlier this year, a star-studded celebrity edition saw 19 famous faces enter Ardross Castle to play the game.

It saw chat show legend Jonathan Ross, 65, singer Cat Burns, 25, and comedian Alan Carr, 49, selected by Claudia to become Traitors.

The record-breaking series saw more than 14 million viewers tune in to see Alan trick Faithfuls David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed to take the win.

+4
View gallery

Earlier this year, comedian Alan Carr emerged as the winner of the first ever celebrity edition of The Traitors

While rumours had been circulating that celebrity names were already being thrown into the hat for a second series, the broadcaster soon confirmed it’ll be back on screens in 2026.

Host Claudia Winkleman will once again be back as host as a new group of contestants take on the game of trust and treachery.

Brand new episodes of spin-off series Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked will also return to BBC Two and BBC Sounds.

The BBC’s head of entertainment, Kalpna Patel-Knight said: ‘In 2026 the doors of the castle will be opened again to welcome celebrity players to the game to see who can charm, who can scheme and ultimately who can survive in series two which promises to be just as unmissable as the first.

‘Plus with Uncloaked returning and today’s news of the positive contribution The Traitors brand has made to Scotland’s economy, there is plenty to celebrate.’

While the director of BBC Scotland added: ‘The Traitors is an immense TV success story and it’s fantastic to have multiple versions of it filmed in Scotland.

‘We welcome and celebrate it. This report highlights the many ways that Scotland is seeing a direct economic benefit from The Traitors filming here and, working together with our partners, we will use this success to promote sustainable growth within Scotland’s creative industry.’