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Claudia Winkleman's new show The Traitors starts with huge twist

"Complete and utter devastation."

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The Traitors spoilers follow.

Tonight (November 29), BBC One aired the first episode of its highly-anticipated new gameshow The Traitors and it started with a huge twist.

Headed up by Strictly presenter Claudia Winkleman, two contestants were sent packing before the game had even begun, Amos and Kieran.

Following their exit, Kieran admitted he felt "complete and utter devastation," while a defeated Amos said: "That was difficult."

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Amos
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Kieran
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After contestants arrived at the Traitors' Castle in the Scottish Highlands on a steam train, Claudia tasked them with lining up in order of who they thought was least, and most, likely to win the competition.

Placing themselves last, Amos and Kieran were sent home before stepping foot inside the castle to the shock of the other contestants.

"Honestly, Claudia is a savage. I know she’s an icon and all, but she is not playing," said Theo of his companions' short time on the show.

Once the 20 remaining contestants entered the castle, they learnt that three contestants would be chosen as Traitors who must conceal their identity to the other players known as Faithfuls.

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Each night, a Traitor murders one of the Faithfuls as they try to figure out who the Traitors are for a chance to win £120,000.

In another shocking twist, presenter Alex and magician Tom concealed their romance from other players in a move that saw Alex flirting with Matt to form an alliance.

Later, during a roundtable meeting, players were blindfolded as Claudia chose the three traitors: Alyssa, Wilfred and Amanda – the glamorous grandma from Wales.

After that, players bagged £15,000 in prize money during the first challenge where they competed in teams to light two wicker beasts.

Ending on a cliffhanger, the Traitors were revealed to each other and decided which player to kill, signing a death warrant and delivering it to Claudia.

The Traitors continues tomorrow night (November 30) at 9.15pm on BBC One.

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