Gretel Killeen Hosts Third Season of The Traitors Australia

Long‑time Australian TV personality Gretel Killeen, best known for hosting Big Brother Australia, is returning to reality TV as the host of season three of The Traitors Australia. The series, filmed at the Timaru manor used for the New Zealand version, pits a group of celebrity and semi‑celebrity contestants against hidden “traitors” who secretly eliminate fellow players.

The new season adds a roster of reality‑TV figures, including the son of singer John Farnham, former Idol contestant Cosima De Vito, and former Bachelor participants Alex Nation and Keira Maguire. Killeen’s on‑screen persona is markedly theatrical – she appears from a coffin and adopts high‑camp styling, echoing hosts from the U.S. and U.K. versions. The show continues to blend strategic gameplay with psychological drama, aiming to revive interest after earlier low ratings in Australia.

Killeen says the Australian edition has its own identity, emphasizing a back‑story for the host character and a distinct tone from earlier international versions.