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The Traitors chaos as iconic castle hit by ‘nightmare’ plague of insects which put film crew ‘through hell’
TRAITORS might be a hellish experience for some contestants – but filming for the latest series has proved worse for the crew this time around.
Filming has just wrapped on the civilian series of the show and it couldn’t come a moment too soon for the crew who have been terrorised by Scottish wildlife.
The Scottish Highlands’ Ardross Castle where the show is filmed has had a huge increase in tick population – not to mention midges and mosquitos – and the Traitors cast and crew have become well aware of it.
They’ve had to take drastic measures to save themselves from an itchy month of torture.
A source said: “There are always challenges filming outdoors but this time is was worse than ever.
“The crew were having to wear nets over their heads to stop themselves from being bitten.
“And ticks were a nightmare – some became experts in getting them out of people’s bodies fully.
“Normally it’s the contestants that are put through their paces, but this time the crew went through hell.”
The recent heatwaves have contributed to the increase in insect population.
The BBC has been contacted for comment.
Fans will still have a long wait to see either of the new series of The Traitors.
While the celebrity version is set to air later this year, the third civilian version most likely won’t debut until early 2026.
Claudia Winkleman will return to host the show that has become a ratings smash and a worldwide hit for the BBC.
