Can you watch The Traitors Ireland in the UK? RTE Player rules explained
The Traitors Ireland is finally here - but can you watch it in the UK? 📺
- The Traitors Ireland has finally arrived and up to €50,000 is at stake.
- Siobhán McSweeney is on hosting duties for this version.
- But can you watch the show in the UK?
The Traitors Ireland has pulled on its cloak and the games have started. After keeping the cast’s identities under lock-and-key, all has been revealed.
Since debuting in the Netherlands, the Traitors has spawned versions around the world - including of course the UK one. A Celebrity edition is set to start on the BBC in October.
But if you want to scratch that itch before next month, you might be wondering if you can watch The Traitors Ireland on this side of the Irish sea. Here’s all you need to know:
When did The Traitors Ireland start?
The Irish version of The Traitors made its grand cloaked entrance last night (August 31). The cast had been kept under-wraps, until shortly before the premiere.
It includes a secret family pairing - but watch the show yourself to find out. No spoilers here!
There will be three episodes per week, it has been confirmed, airing at 9.35pm per night on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.
What has the reaction been to The Traitors Ireland?
It seems like fans of The Traitors are eating well again with Extra.ie saying that the start ‘did not disappoint’. Filmed at Sloane Castle, it is hosted by Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney.
Can you watch the Traitors Ireland in the UK?
The show is being broadcast by RTE in its native Ireland and can be watched on RTE Player. However, the channel and on demand platform are not available outside of Ireland.
There has yet to be word of if the Irish version will also be available on BBC iPlayer, like other international editions. The Traitors US, New Zealand and Australia are available on the Beeb’s streaming service.
If you have a VPN, you could switch your IP location to Ireland and watch the latest episodes via RTE Player.
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