The Traitors: Meet the contestants taking part in series three

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Alex open image in gallery Alex on The Traitors Age: 29 Occupation: Care manager Location: Whitby Alex describes himself as a “funny, silly sort of character” who people tend to take at face value. But I also think it will bring me some fans as well, and some supporters in the team.” Elen open image in gallery Elen on The Traitors Age: 24 Occupation: Translator Location: Cardiff Elen speaks Welsh as a first language and English as her second, which she says means she isn’t always as articulate in the latter, “so people tend to associate that with being dumb”. She’s a good detective, according to her mum: “I’m always watching crime documentaries; I want to solve some mysteries.” Maia open image in gallery Age: 25 Occupation: Full-time mum Location: Essex Maia feels that everyone was “too emotional” on the last series of The Traitors, while she saw something of herself in winner Harry. Not many people my age really enjoy getting to know older people and I feel like I can just adapt with anyone.” If he wins, he wants to buy his own barbershop: “I love my barbering, that’s my pride and joy.” Yin open image in gallery Age: 34 Occupation: Doctor of communication Location: Berkshire An expert communicator, Yin has a PhD from Oxford and plans on bringing her skills in communication and rhetoric to The Traitors.