The toxic male energy on ‘The Traitors’ Season 3 is too strong, and queer fans are starting to worry
The Traitors Season 3 already reaching dangerous levels of toxic male energy? A quick survey of the online reaction thus far suggests the beloved reality competition series may be experiencing a bro-mergency, which is surprising considering its cast was stacked with queer stars.But how did things get off on the wrong foot?
And is their any hope for the queer stars to reclaim the castle? Let’s get into it…Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.*Spoilers ahead for The Traitors Season 3 up through Episode 3.*After The Traitors Season 2 became a massive word-of-mouth hit for streamer Peacock and an Emmys darling, hopes were high for this new season, especially after its crop of contestants were announced.Already hosted by a tartan-clad Adam Cumming, the show was about to get even more gay thanks to the likes of RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bob The Drag Queen, Selling Sunset scene-stealer Chrishell Stause, Survivor fan favorite Carolyn Wiger, former Bachelorette Gabby Windey, The Biggest Loser fitness guru Bob Harper, and Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a.k.a.
the first member of the royal family to have a same-sex wedding.A post shared by Queerty (@queerty)But it seemed the producers were keen on restoring some heterosexual balance to the proceedings when they introduced a new twist in the premiere: Formidable Survivor‘s “Boston” Rob Mariano could join the cast’s ranks—if they voted to give someone else the chop.
Thankfully, everyone passed on the chance, and the coast was clear. For now.Things were more promising still when Cumming secretly selected his initial three Traitors: Big Brother legend Danielle Reyes, as well as Bob The Drag Queen & Wiger, excitingly ensuring we’d have some queer power players calling the shots in the castle.Unfortunately, then came the first challenge—tasking he group with rowing a boat toward immunity status, but having to select which players to ditch for “fuel” along.
