This year, there won’t only be three traitors on The Traitors Australia – there will also be a selection of famous faces amongst the cast.

Seven of the hopefuls heading into The Traitors residence are probably already familiar to many Aussies. Amongst them are reality TV stars, a gold Logie winner and a TikTok celeb.

Check out all the famous faces competing on The Traitors Australia 2023.

Ash Pollard

Job: Reality star

Location: Victoria

Ash, a reality TV veteran, has conquered cooking, dancing, and surviving the jungle to become an unapologetic TV and radio personality.

With two young daughters, she’s sharp and strategic, which has been her survival kit in the cutthroat entertainment industry for a solid decade. Now, leaving her family behind to become a Traitor contestant, she said she’s doing it for her fam.

“It’s so cliché but I could not live without them. I would literally die for them. The decision to do this was tough but for a chance at that prize money, that will cover nappies and wipes until forever!”

Based in Melbourne and up for the challenge, Ash says that she hates lying but acknowledged it might be necessary to make it to the end.

“I despise lying as a general rule. I think it’s pathetic. White lies I feel are okay. You know, white lies you tell your kids, white lies if you’re trying to set up a surprise party… lying on The Traitors, I can understand and I think I may be doing a lot of that and I’m okay with that. I will do whatever it takes to win. If that means lying every single day, then I’ll do it.”

Gyton Grantley

Job: Actor

Location: Victoria

Gyton is a well-known Australian actor who starred as Carl Williams in the original Underbelly series. He’s concerned that his career could jeopardize his chances in The Traitors.

“Let’s imagine people are aware I’m an actor, it could be an advantage or a disadvantage. I’m an actor so people will probably assume I’m very good at lying but I see being an actor as trying to find the truth in things, so hopefully people can trust me. I don’t know if it will help or hinder me, it’s catch 22.”

Gyton considers himself a strategist and is looking forward to the gameplay element of the competition. However, he says at the end of the day the reason he joined the show is for his family.

“I am a family man, it’s the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me.”

Hannah Ferrier

Job: Former Below Deck chief stew

Location: New South Wales

After countless years as a chief stew on superyachts, Hannah has become a master in deciphering human behaviour. The former Below Deck chief stew has dealt with a myriad of personalities and situations, and has undoubtedly seen it all.

“I started filming Below Deck nearly 10 years ago and I feel like the person I was back then and who I am today are now two very different people. I’m a mum now, I have a mortgage and responsibilities,” she says.

She says that her husband has warned her to not get too comfortable with the other The Traitors competitors. “I’m worried I might talk too much which could be my downfall. I need to remember what my husband told me – not everything that goes in your head needs to come out of your mouth,” she says.

Luke Toki

Job: Survivor all-star

Location: Western Australia

Known for his entertaining and strategic gameplay, Luke has gained immense popularity through his appearances on Australian Survivor. Now a father of three and a real estate agent, Luke is ready to bring chaos to The Traitors.

“Stabbing people in the back? That’s my bread and butter! Haha only in the games, not in real life. I want to get in there and make as many friends as possible to get people on my side and to stick with me… but if you look at me funny, I’m going to vote you out!” He says.

Ian Zaro

Job: Content creator

Location: Queensland

With a whopping two million TikTok followers, Ian hails from Queensland as a content creator who is the life of the party. From transforming into Tina Turner to a pineapple costume for clips on the app, he effortlessly switches characters on social media and will use his adaptability to gain an edge in the game.

While being a social media personality can be easily misunderstood, Ian aims to defy stereotypes and present a new kind of influencer. He explains, “I feel like with content these days, it’s always the stereotypical beautiful person who seem to have their life in order. I wanted to be different and I’m random, I’m having fun and it’s also been fun to be one of the OG Indigenous creators in Australia as well.”

No stranger to online trolls, Ian plans to turn the tables by keeping a thick skin and handling any challenging situations that come his way.

Simone Williams

Job: Professional wrestler

Location: Los Angeles

Simone is not your typical wrestler. By day, she may seem charming and sweet, but when she steps into the ring, she transforms into Princess Aussie, a force to be reckoned with.

She’s been a professional wrestler for five years, and says that her career has taught her how to be tough.

“In professional wrestling, everyone’s coming for your spot, it’s never safe. You have to always be on your game. So I feel like that will help me here because I won’t take anything on face value.”

Simone says that while she’s looking forward to the social aspects of the game, she’ll never take her eyes off the prize.

“Although I’m really looking forward to meeting a lot of people and making some cool friends, my eyes are on the prize. I’m going to make the moves I need in order for me to win.”

Paul de Gelder

Job: Former elite soldier

Location: Los Angeles

Paul is a former elite soldier, shark attack survivor, and part-time rapper. He was attacked by a bull shark in Sydney Harbour in 2009 while he was doing a counter-terrorism exercise.

“Fortunately for me, I don’t have flashbacks or nightmares or hold onto things like that. I’ve been through enough in my life to realise that was just another chapter and life goes on. I also have that dark military humour and Aussie humour so I take the positive and found it catapulted me into knowing more about myself,” he said of the attack.

He says he doesn’t want to be a “leader” in The Traitors in order to avoid having a target on his back.

“I can be the follower. I can fit into any scenario and sometimes you just have to shut off your emotions and I’m very good at that,” he says.

The Traitors airs on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30 pm on 10 and 10 Play.

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