More than 80,000 applied. These 22 made it inside the castle.

NBC has officially revealed the 22 contestants selected to participate in The Traitors: New Blood. This upcoming season marks the first all-civilian edition of the popular reality competition series. The selection process was highly competitive, as more than 80,000 individuals applied for the opportunity to enter the castle. These chosen participants will now compete in the hit series, representing a significant shift in the show's casting strategy by focusing exclusively on non-celebrity contestants.