Peacock Urges Fans to Stop Harassing ‘The Traitors’ Season 4 Cast

As competition intensifies on Season 4 of The Traitors, Peacock is asking viewers to dial back the hostility online.

On Saturday, the streamer shared a statement on the show’s official Instagram account reminding fans that reality TV contestants are real people, not just characters in a game.

“We are committed to making our casts feel safe, respected, and supported – on screen and off,” the statement read. “The cast of ‘The Traitors’ are real people, and what happens in the game should never lead to cyberbullying or harassment. There’s a difference between discussing a show and targeting individuals.”

Peacock added, “Let’s not ruin the passion for this show with unwarranted negativity and personal attacks. We appreciate your support!”

The message comes amid escalating online discourse surrounding the Season 4 cast, particularly Colton Underwood, whose presence has sparked heated reactions across social media platforms.

This is not the first time Peacock has stepped in to address fan behavior. Last summer, the streamer issued a similar reminder through the official account for Love Island USA, urging viewers to remember that contestants are “real people” and encouraging kindness in online discussions.

Inside the Game

On The Traitors, reality stars and public figures from various franchises gather at a remote castle, where they are secretly assigned roles as either Faithfuls or Traitors. The Faithfuls must identify and vote out the hidden Traitors, while the Traitors work covertly to eliminate others and claim the $250,000 prize for themselves.

This season’s Traitors are Lisa Rinna, Rob Rausch, and Candiace Dillard Bassett. All three remain in the game so far.

The Faithfuls still competing include Underwood, Dorinda Medley, Eric Nam, Johnny Weir, Kristen Kish, Mark Ballas, Maura Higgins, Natalie Anderson, Stephen Colletti, Tara Lipinski, and Yam Yam Arocho.

As alliances shift and tensions rise on screen, Peacock’s message serves as a reminder that the drama should stay within the game — and that passionate fandom doesn’t need to cross into personal attacks.