More Things You Need To Now About Traitors Canada

In this brand new season of Traitors the contestants have already been revealed by the officials. If you have watched any of its franchises from a different country then you will have some idea related to the show. The show gives a very dark intro which is surely very catchy for the viewers and makes them very excited. 

We can see the twenty sneakiest and trickiest contestants who will be further divided into Faithfuls and the Traitors. In the very first episode of the show, we cannot see the different groups.

For the Canadian version, they have used very unfamiliar faces as the contestants and it is a good gesture from the officials. Further in this article, we will see who the contestants selected in the show and know a little more about them.

Who is the Host of Traitors Canada?

Traitors is one of those shows in the world which is all about getting famous faces. When we can get actors and actresses as the contestants why not get an actress or actor as the host of the show? Those who have not watched the first episode of the show will not know but, the award-winning actress Karine Vanasse is the new host of The Traitors Canada. 

It seems like she is doing her part very well. If you have watched the trailer of the show then we can see that she is really into the character and is looking forward to doing her best. According to some news, Vanasse first watched the Australian version of the show and was interested in the casting direction of the show. 

Who are the Contestants on Traitor Canada?

In a short teaser from CTV television’s official YouTube channel, we got to witness the new contestants of the new show. But, let us know them a little deeper below:-

Contestant NameAgeProfession/OccupationHometownNotable AchievementsInstagram
Rick Campanelli53ActorHamilton, OntarioFormer MuchMusic VJ, Movie Credits: Superstar, Miss SloaneRick Campanelli (@rick_campanelli)
Miss Fiercalicious27Drag QueenTorontoCanada’s Drag Race Season 3 contestant, Known for “Jump”Miss Fiercalicious 💋 (@missfiercalicious)
Kuzie Mujakachi29911 OperatorVictoria, B.C.Big Brother Canada Season 11 contestant, Miss World ZimbabweKuzie (@kuzivakwashe__)
Erika Casupanan34Podcast Host, Survivor WinnerTorontoWinner of Survivor Season 41, Podcast HostErika Casupanan (@erika_cas)
Kevin Martin30Poker Player, Big Brother WinnerCalgary, AltaBig Brother Canada Season 5 winner, Champion Poker PlayerKevin Martin (@kevinrobmartin)
Mickey Henry34Financial Controller, WakeboarderBala, OntarioWinner of The Amazing Race Canada Season 2, WakeboarderMickey Henry 
Mai NguyenN/AJournalist, Copywriter, ChefEdmontonNational Magazine Award Nominee, Winner of MasterChef CanadaMai Nguyen (@maicaroon)
Gurleen Maan35FarmerN/AInnovator, Star of Farming for Love Season 1GURLEEN K. MAAN (@gurleenmaan)
Collin Johnson37Transit OperatorN/ALimited Information AvailableCollin Johnson (@call_in_johnson)
Crystal Mayes50Nurse, BeekeeperSaskatoon, Sask.Mother of Three, Passionate BeekeeperCrystal Mayes (@crystalmayesdesign)
Domenic Ielasi32Project ManagerHamilton, OntarioGame of Homes Season 2 contestant, Golf EnthusiastDominic Ielasi
Donna Hartt53Psychic MediumCalgary, AltaCanada’s Smartest Person Season 3 contestantDonna Tartt on Instagram
Gurpyar Bains25Paediatric Registered NurseCalgary, AltaSikh/Punjabi, Loves Challenges
Leroy Fontaine38FirefighterHalifaxFootball Player, Former CFL Draft ParticipantLeroy Fontaine (@leroyfontaine)
Mary Wisden31Housewife, Amateur Stand-UpCourtenay, B.C.Comfortable Outdoors, Friendlymary wise (@mary_wise_)
Melissa Alder49Educator, Department HeadLondonRecipient of Awards, Founder of BIPOC and Allies in EducationMELISSA ALDER (@melissaalder)
Melissa Best35RealtorSt. John’sMother, BusinesswomanMelissa Best (@mnbest)
Mike D’Urzo39Magician, MentalistTorontoAward-Winning Magician, Outdoor EnthusiastNA
Dr. Nazila Dehghani47DentistNewmarket, OntarioBusiness Owner, AdventurousNazila Dehghani (@dentistryondavis
Travon Smith29Public Relations SpecialistTorontoPart of Employee Impact Groups, Appeared on 1 Queen, 5 QueersTravon Smith (@tra5smith)
Where to Follow Cast of Traitors Canada?

Rick Campanelli

Rick is a 53-year-old actor who was born on 5th January 1970 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Some of his famous works are Superstar (1999), Miss Sloane (2016), and Alphas (2016). Interestingly, he is also a former MuchMusic VJ and radio host. 

Miss Fiercalicious

Miss Fiercalicious image - in Purple dress looking georgious

Yes, it is definitely difficult to pronounce her name. She is a famous Toronto drag queen who lived up to her name on Canada’s Drag Race season 3. She was born on 7th August 1996 and is currently 27 years old whose famous works are Jump and Darling. 

Kuzie Mujakachi

If you have watched Big Brother Canada season 11 then you will recognize her from that particular season. She is 29 years old and lives in Victoria, B.C. Other than becoming a reality star, she is a 911 operator, Miss World Zimbabwe, and many more. 

Erika Casupanan

She is a 34-year-old Podcast Host, Creator, and Executive Producer. Erika is Canadian by birth and lives in Toronto. Other than her primary professions, she is also a keynote speaker and is the winner of the 41st season of Survivor. 

Kevin Martin

Kevin was born on 4th January 1993 and is currently 30 years old. He currently lives in Calgary, Alta and he is a champion poker player and also Big Brother Canada season 5 winner. 

Kevin Martin - The Traitors Canada

Mickey Henry

Mickey is a 34-year-old financial controller and also a professional wakeboarder from Bala, Ontario. He was also the winner of the second season of The Amazing Race Canada. 

Mai Nguyen

She is a National Magazine Award-nominated journalist and a copywriter. Mai has worked for Wired, The Washington Post, The Toronto Star and many more reputable companies.

She currently lives in Edmonton and other than her professional life she is also a chef and has participated in the MasterChef Canada season 5 and was the winner of the seventh season. 

Gurleen Maan

Gurleen is quite different as compared to others on the list. She is a 35-year-old third-generation farmer. When it comes to creativity she is at the top.

She has brought lots of innovation in her Maan Farms products and experiences. Gurleen is also the star of the very first season of Farming for Love. 

Collin Johnson 

Collin is a 37-year-old Transit Operator. Unfortunately, we have very little information about him. 

Crystal Mayes

Crystal Mayes is a 50-year-old nurse from Saskatoon, Sask. She is a mother of three beautiful children and a passionate beekeeper. Crystal is a former farmwife and is the youngest of a family of seven. Yes, she is very much ready for the first season of Traitors Canada. 

Domenic Ielasi

Domenic is a 32-year-old Project Manager who hails from Hamilton, Ontario. Yes, he is the one who appeared in the second season of Game of Homes. During his free time, he plays golf as he is very passionate about it. 

Donna Hartt

Donna is a 53-year-old Psychic Medium from Calgary, Alta. She is highly known for her appearance in the third season of Canada’s Smartest Person.

In that particular season, she made it into the top 10 and gained a huge fan base from the entertainment industry. She is also a retired skydiver and roller coaster rider who is ready to face new challenges in the upcoming brand-new show. 

Gurpyar Bains

We have another nurse on the list, Gurpyar Bains. He is a 25-year-old Paediatric registered nurse from Calgary, Alta. He is a Sikh/Punjabi by ethnicity and birth and loves facing new challenges. 

Leroy Fontaine

Leroy is a 38-year-old firefighter who hails from Halifax. We have seen how active firefighters are and they are always ready to face new challenges.

He was also a football player who had previously entered into 2010 CFL draft. He has also made his appearance on Where To I Do? And The Brigade: Race to the Hudson. 

Mary Wisden

She is a 31-year-old housewife and an amateur stand-up who lives in Courtenay, B.C. Interestingly, Mary participated in the Nanaimo City Fringe Festival which took place this year. In an interview, she revealed that she is very comfortable being outdoors and being with people. 

Melissa Alder

She is a 49-year-old educator and a high school English Department head from London. Melissa is also a recipient of the Black Community Achievement Award and the Platinum Jubilee Award. Interestingly, she is also the founder of BIPOC and Allies Against Inequity in Education. 

Melissa Best

We have two Melissa on the list and this one is a Realtor by profession. She is 35 years old and hails from St. John’s. Melissa is a businesswoman and is a mother of a beautiful four-year-old daughter. She is very much ready to participate in the new season of Traitors. 

Mike D’Urzo

He is a 39-year-old international award-winning magician and mentalist who hails from Toronto, Canada. When it comes to education, he has completed his honours in BA with a specialisation in Communications at York University. He loves lots of outdoor activities such as hiking and exploring. 

Dr. Nazila Dehghani

She is a 47-year-old dentist from Newmarket, Ontario. Nazila have opened her business which has been running successfully for the past 16 years. In her spare time, she enjoys new adventures and loves outdoor activities. 

Travon Smith

Travon is a 29-year-old Public Relations Specialist who comes from Toronto. Other than this, he is also proud to be a part of the first Employee Impact Groups for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Interestingly, he appeared on the show 1 Queen, 5 Queers which aired on Craves in 2022.

We can see that he has a true talent for persuading people and getting them to open up before him. Whatever side he takes there will be good competition on the show. 

What is the Prize Money for the Winner Contestant on Traitor Canada?

Whoever wins the first season of Traitors Canada will be prized up to $100,000. If the Traitor makes it to the end of the competition, then like other franchises the traitor will leave with all the money.