If there were any doubts about whether Gretel Killeen could handle the dark, deliciously twisted world of The Traitors, insiders say she didn’t just handle it, she absolutely ran the place. And Network Ten feel like they have found their next big franchise that could be their hero program for 2026.
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Sources on set claim Gretel was a full-blown authority figure during filming of the upcoming season, keeping contestants, production and energy firmly in line.
“She understood the assignment,” one insider tells us. “There was no mucking around. She kept people focused and the tone exactly where it needed to be.”
A contestant confirmed, “Gretel is playing a character and she had clearly put the work into what that character would and wouldn’t do.” Admitting, “It was impressive to watch.”
And now? Word is, “Australia is locked in for at least two more seasons of The Traitors.” Confirming that the franchise is officially one of Network Ten’s biggest strategic plays moving forward.
However, this isn’t without its complications. Network Ten has found themselves with a scheduling headache: Survivor vs The Traitors. What the hell runs first?
According to multiple sources, Network Ten is currently stuck in a full-blown scheduling tug-of-war between Survivor and The Traitors.
And no, they cannot run them back-to-back. Why? Because Network Ten believes audiences won’t cope with two very strategic reality shows back to back. And they understand that could create fatigue for whatever runs second.
It is a conundrum that surfaced because The Traitors: Australia has turned out much stronger than executives anticipated. Which could mean a delay to Australian Survivor: Redemption until much later in the year. Potentially up against The Block.
A delayed Australian Survivor makes sense to create some needed space between Jonathan LaPaglia and David Genat host exchange.
Insiders say one of the biggest factors behind the delay is the network’s push to create breathing room after LaPaglia’s long Survivor run.
Not because JLP failed but because his era was so dominant. The network wants to reboot Australian Survivor and timing is everything.
In short: They need time to wash away the legacy before launching a new reign.
It’s a deliberate pivot and one that sources say was very intentional after years of high-octane tribal council theatrics.
The big question now: Which franchise blinks first? Right now, Network Ten is juggling: A global hit ready to explode (The Traitors). A legacy titan that still pulls massive numbers (Survivor) And two completely different hosting eras for Gretel and David Genat they don’t want bleeding into each other
One thing’s clear: they’re playing the long game now. Because if Gretel’s first season lands the way insiders are predicting… The Traitors isn’t just a side project. It’s the network’s next monster format.
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