Direct answer: The Traitors UK contestants do not actually sleep in Ardross Castle overnight. They film in and around the castle, including the roundtable and dining areas, but their nights are spent off-site, typically in a hotel or private accommodations provided for filming, with contestants transported to and from the castle each day. This setup is done for security and logistics, and to keep the game dynamics intact. Context and nuances:
- Castle use: Ardross Castle serves as the primary filming location for meals, roundtables, and challenges, but not as the contestants’ overnight residence. This arrangement helps maintain security and separation between players off-camera.
- Overnight accommodations: Reports indicate contestants sleep in off-site lodging, such as a nearby hotel, with daily transportation to the castle for filming activities. The exact hotel can vary by production season and region, but the off-site arrangement is consistent across sources.
- Celebrity Traitors variant: Similar patterns apply to the UK Celebrity Traitors format, where the castle is used for filming but contestants sleep elsewhere (e.g., a hotel by the airport). This reinforces the same logistical principle across related versions.
- Production rationale: The on-site castle is used to preserve the visual and atmospheric setting, while off-site sleeping arrangements prevent off-camera interactions that could affect the game.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest articles for exact season-by-season lodging details or summarize official statements from the production teams.
