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Faithfuls, our day has finally come! After months of waiting to head back to the castle, September 17 marks the return of the beloved deception game The Traitors, with an all-new twist.
Airing for the first time on NBC, The Traitors is back with a cast of faithfuls and traitors. Welcome to The Traitors: New Blood. While the full cast is comprised of TV newbies, we couldn’t help but do a deep dive into their off-camera lives ahead of the season. After all, we wouldn’t be Swooon without rooting for some romance in the turret.
The Traitors: New Blood is going to look a little different from past seasons. While Seasons 1-4 of the original series featured everyone from reality TV stars like The Real Housewives and The Bachelor alums to celebrities, Olympians, and British nobility, New Blood is set to follow 22 average Americans. That said, fans have pointed out that some of these ordinary people are a little bit better known than others. One star already has over 1 million followers!
So, where can you find these Traitors newbies online? Are any of them in relationships ahead of their reality competition debuts? And if not, is anyone actively looking for a showmance? Scroll to get to know the Traitors: New Blood cast.
The Traitors: New Blood, Series Premiere, September 17, 8/7c, NBC
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Ben McDonnell
Status: Engaged
Instagram: @mcdonnellben
According to Ben’s social media, he is a “podcaster + cowboy + actor + photographer.” He has been engaged to AJ Sarcione, a self-proclaimed “hat designer, singer, and ranch daddy,” for seven years.
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Arisa Thomas
Status: Unclear
Instagram: @arisathegroomer
Arisa is a Los Angeles dog groomer at her family-owned salon, Blue Pooch. She spends all day with adorable dogs, but her relationship status is currently unknown. That said, she is wearing a ring on that finger in her promo photo.
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Xavier Scruggs
Status: Married
Instagram: @xavierscruggs
Former Major League Baseball player Xavier is heading to the castle! He married his wife, Jessica, in 2016, and together they have three kids: Zeke, Xander, and Zuri. In 2025, he wished Jessica a happy birthday, writing, “Since 2011, you’ve stood by me through every chapter, from dugouts to studios, from diapers to big dreams. Through it all, you’ve loved fiercely, led our family with grace, and anchored us in faith.”
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Wyatt Gillespie
Status: Single
Instagram: @wyatt_gillespie
Wyatt keeps a pretty low profile on social media, which means that his relationship status is currently unclear. Right now, he appears to be single.
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Victor Vollbrechthausen
Status: Single
Instagram: @victorvoll
Heading into the inaugural New Blood season, triathlon athlete Victor appears to be single.
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Tomica Adams
Status: Single
Instagram: @ladyofthesky
According to her social media, Tomica is “a Christian, a mom, an AKA, a daughter, a sister, a friend and a pilot… That’s all.” She seems to be single heading into the season.
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Sherry Kuehl
Status: Unclear
Instagram: @snarky.in.the.suburbs
On her website, writer Sherry calls herself “middle aged, uncool, and not bringing sexy back.” While she gives plenty of dating advice online and appears to wear a wedding band, we’ll have to wait to find out her status.
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Shane Beatty
Status: Single
Instagram: @shanebeatty_
New York City ironworker Shane Beatty keeps a pretty low profile on social media. Right now, he appears to be single.
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Niyyah Hayes
Status: Single
Instagram: @niyyahx
Niyyah recently celebrated her 29th birthday, writing, “29 and blessed to be the smartest, hottest, happiest, silliest, softest, funniest, luckiest, most myselfest i’ve ever been!!!!!!!!!” Going into the season, it seems like she’s single.
Morgan Cook
Status: In a relationship
Instagram: @morganevelyncook
Morgan is known online for her hilarious apartment whisper videos. She recently revealed that her boyfriend moved out of their shared apartment for a new job outside of Chicago, but they are still very much together.
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Clyde Moser
Status: Single
Instagram: @astoldbyclyde
South Carolina high school theater director Clyde’s relationship status is unknown. Could this mean he’s ready for a turret showmance?
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Jay Vinnedge
Status: Married
Instagram: @wellroundedphysician
Jay is a physician and United States Air Force flight surgeon who has been with his wife, Danielle, since they met in marching band in 2007. Together, they own a clinic in Oklahoma City called the Little DPC.
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Joe Vanella
Status: Married
Instagram: @thejoevanella
In an introduction video on his social media, Joe, a fourth-generation funeral director, explained, “I am a family guy. I have a fantastic wife who let me go to Scotland for the show. I got three kids that are my reason for getting up every morning.”
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Katie Fites
Status: Single
Instagram: @katie.fites
Content creator Katie appears to be single, but she has met Bachelor Nation star Tyler Cameron, and that has to count for something.
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Kim Daily
Status: In a relationship
Instagram: @iamkimdaily
Ahead of the season, lawyer Kim revealed, “I prayed the gay away for 28 years. Now I blush when my gf tells me I’m pretty.” Fans might recognize her girlfriend, WNBA content creator Angela Perry.
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Kriste Lewis
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Logan Smith
Status: Engaged
Instagram: @realtywithsmitty
Real estate agent Logan is engaged to his longtime girlfriend, MaKenzie Marshall, a verified content creator. On August 13, he wished her a happy birthday, writing, “Happy Birthday to my best friend and biggest supporter. Hope I helped make 26 special, love you.”
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Madeline Kostopulos
Status: Single
Instagram: @madelinekostopulos
Madeline’s social media is all vibes. Right now, she appears to be single. Maybe that will change with some cloaked showmance!
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Abby Lee
Status: Single
Instagram: @abbylee_.7
The only thing Abby has shared on her social media is that she is an “astrophysicist trying to solve the mysteries of the universe at NASA.” She has not mentioned her relationship status.
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Abbey Benjamin
Status: Married
Instagram: @abbeybenj
Abbey is married to Chris Benjamin, with whom she shares two kids, Avery and Tommy. On social media, she shared, “I’m a nurse, a dance teacher, and my favorite job, a mom.” She also frequently posts about caring for her daughter, who has Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a form of childhood-onset epilepsy.
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Mark Zgoda
Status: Single
Instagram: @markzgoda
Certified fitness bro and influencer Mark appears to be single heading into the castle. Could his relationship status change, or will he stay faithful to the single life?
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Michael Foote
Status: Married
Instagram: @michael_foote__
NYC lawyer and influencer Michael is a proud guncle. He married Bradley Sherburne, a fellow lawyer, in 2019.
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