The Traitors: Raftaar and Apoorva Mukhija reveal Samay Raina was originally set to join the show

The Traitors has quickly won over viewers with its fresh and unique approach to reality television. In a recent vlog, Raftaar and Apoorva Makhija shared an intriguing insider tidbit — that comedian Samay Raina was initially slated to join the show.
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MUMBAI: Prime Video’s latest reality hit, The Traitors, has taken the streaming world by storm with a thrilling triple-episode premiere that’s already left fans gripped by its clever gameplay, psychological twists, and unexpected betrayals.

The series, blending strategy with suspense, has quickly climbed the popularity charts, keeping audiences eagerly anticipating each new twist.

In the aftermath of his recent eviction from the show, rapper and former contestant Raftaar joined content creator Apoorva Makhija on her YouTube vlog for a candid chat about the unfolding drama inside the mansion.

The two delved into players’ strategies, shocking moments, and behind-the-scenes insights that didn’t make it to air.

(ALSO READ: The Traitors: Karan Kundrra drops jaw-dropping revelations about the show: ‘Expect shocks and surprises like never before’)

During their discussion, Raftaar casually revealed a surprise that left fans buzzing — comedian and digital star Samay Raina was initially supposed to be part of the show.

In a spontaneous moment on the vlog, Raftaar remarked, “Arey, by the way, yeh bhi aane wala tha show pe,” referring to Samay, who joined them via video call. Apoorva confirmed she was aware, to which Raftaar added, “Iski date nahi aayi,” hinting that scheduling conflicts kept Samay from joining the cast.

The revelation has sparked curiosity among fans, who are now imagining how Samay, known for his wit and clever mind games, might have fared in the high-stakes world of The Traitors. While it wasn’t meant to be this season, viewers are hopeful they might see him in a future edition of the show.

One thing’s certain if Samay Raina had stepped into the mansion, he would’ve brought a whole new dimension of strategy and humour to the table.

For more news and updates on television, OTT, and movies, stay tuned to TellyChakkar.

(ALSO READ: The Traitors: Karan Kundrra drops jaw-dropping revelations about the show: ‘Expect shocks and surprises like never before’)

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