Bravo and ‘Real Housewives’ Connections in Traitors Season 3 Explained

Bravo’s biggest stars are ready to take over The Traitors for season 3.

After a new season launched on Peacock on Thursday, January 9, viewers got to see Chanel Ayan, Dolores Catania, Tom Sandoval, Robyn Dixon, Dorinda Medley and Ciara Miller in a whole new environment.

While some prepared to embrace a new experience in a Scotland castle, others were a bit hesitant to find out what the reality show would be about.

“When you go to Rome, you got to do what Romans do. Everybody is basic as f—. I got to be basic too,” Ayan, 46, shared via Instagram on January 3. “Why play fair, when I can play fabulous?”

Previously, The Traitors has featured Bravo stars like Summer House’s Kyle Cooke and Shahs of Sunset’s Reza Farahan. Season 2 also featured a powerful Bravo alliance made up of Sheree Whitfield, Mercedes “MJ” Javid and Kate Chastain.

As season 3 kicks off, get to know the Bravo stars entering the candle for an unforgettable adventure hosted by Alan Cumming:

Chanel Ayan — ‘The Real Housewives of Dubai’ 

Before The Real Housewives of Dubai was put on pause after season 2 in November 2024, Ayan brought the fashion, glamour and drama. As she begins The Traitors, the Bravo star admitted this experience will be a whole new ballgame.

“I have no idea what’s going on,” Ayan said via Instagram before the season 3 premiere. “As a model on Housewives, I don’t think so much. Here, I need to activate my brain so I can literally start getting into this game.”

Dolores Catania — ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’

If there’s one thing The Real Housewives of New Jersey fans know about Catania, 54, it’s that loyalty is everything. No matter how much drama enters New Jersey, the Bravo star tries to see both sides and keep the peace.

While Catania can lose her temper — never forget her fight with Margaret Josephs about an alleged reunion meeting  — the Jersey girl tries to keep it cool, until you cross her.

In August 2024, Catania had the support of Medley, 60, and Ayan at her annual charity softball game in Brooklyn, New York.

Robyn Dixon — ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’

After eight seasons, Dixon, 45, said goodbye to The Real Housewives of Potomac in April 2024. While some costars questioned the state of her relationship with longtime partner Juan Dixon, nobody could doubt her friendship and bond with costar Gizelle Bryant.

While Dixon has proven to be a loyal friend in Potomac, fans are curious to see if she will continue to be trustworthy or choose to be reasonably shady.

Dorinda Medley — ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’

From 2015 to 2020, Medley did her best to make it nice on The Real Housewives of New York City. While she was put on pause by Andy Cohen, she returned to participate in The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip and became friends with Catania by playing softball together.

While Medley has been known for her iconic one liners, could her temper make her a threat in the house? Time will tell. Clip!

Ciara Miller — ‘Summer House’ 

Miller is exchanging weekends in the Hamptons for a new adventure at a Scotland castle. The Bravo star was a nurse who chose to put her career on the back burner to pursue a career in modeling.

In her last season of Summer House, Miller, 29, dealt with heartbreak when she developed feelings — and disappointment — for her costar West Wilson. With the fling in her past, Miller is ready to win the hearts of her Traitors cast — and some big money.

Tom Sandoval — ‘Vanderpump Rules’ 

As an original cast member of Vanderpump Rules, Sandoval, 42, has faced his fair share of OMG moments. Most recently, he faced the consequences of cheating on his longtime girlfriend Ariana Madix with her close friend and costar Rachel “Raquel” Leviss.

While the former SUR employee has tried to move on, some of his Traitors peers may not be so willing to forgive and forget.

Miller previously called Sandoval “annoying” when filming Winter House together. “The sound of his voice was annoying,” she shared on an August 2023 episode of the “Viall Files” podcast. “He talked a lot about himself, his business ventures … himself. That was just on an hour-long car ride to the mountain.”

The Traitors season 3 is streaming now on Peacock with new episodes premiering Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.