Celebrity Extra: John Bercow
By Dana Jackson
Q: I saw the announcement about the new contestants on "The Traitors," but I read that there was going to be someone very controversial on it. Who is it supposed to be? Also, why is there no older British guy this time around? -- K.S.
A: The United States version of the hit competitive reality show "The Traitors" recently announced its celebrity cast of contestants -- with one glaring omission. There was no relatively unknown "British guy" in the mix like politician John Bercow in season two and royal Lord Ivar Mountbatten in season three. There is, however, a female British Bravo celebrity (and Margot Robbie lookalike) this upcoming season: Caroline Stanbury, formerly of "Ladies of London" and "The Real Housewives of Dubai."
John Bercow ("The Traitors: Season 2"). Photo Credit: Photo by Peacock
Stanbury joins other current and former "Real Housewives" stars Candiace Dillard Bassett, Lisa Rinna, and Porsha Williams. Dorinda Medley, formerly of "RHONY," is getting a second chance to compete after getting booted off so early in season three.
As far as controversial celebs, the two who seem to anger "Traitors" fans the most are actor Michael Rapaport because of his political views and Colton Underwood ("The Bachelor"), who once had a restraining order filed against him.
Rounding out the cast are singer Eric Nam; Ian Terry ("Big Brother"); Olympic figure skaters Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski; Kristen Kish ("Top Chef"); Rob Cesternino ("Survivor"); Mark Ballas ("Dancing with the Stars"); Maura Higgins ("Love Island"); Monet X Change ("RuPaul's Drag Race"); Natalie Anderson ("Survivor"); Rob Rausch ("Love Island"); Tiffany Mitchell ("Big Brother"); Yamil Arocho ("Survivor"); and actors Ron Funches and Stephen Colletti.
If past seasons are any indicator, look for "Traitors" to debut its new season on Peacock in January 2026.
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Q: Wasn't there already a kids' movie years ago called "How to Train Your Dragon"? Is this new one a rerelease? -- J.S.
A: You're not imagining things. "How to Train Your Dragon" was an animated motion picture released in 2010. It was followed up by two sequels and, now in 2025, a live-action remake. Much like Disney's recent remake of "Lilo & Stitch," it's paid off at the box office, grossing over $198 million worldwide at the box office its first weekend.
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Q: Is "Mare of Easttown" ever coming back for another season? The first one was so good. -- S.E.
A: There are no plans at the moment for another season of the acclaimed HBO series "Mare of Easttown." However, the show's creator Brad Ingelsby and Emmy-winning star Kate Winslet have expressed that they are open to it. In the meantime, Ingelsby has a new project that recently debuted on Apple TV+, starring Julianne Moore ("Sirens") and Sydney Sweeney ("Euphoria").
"Echo Valley" is much like "Mare" because it centers around a murder mystery. Inglesby told TV Insider that Winslet's and Moore's characters are similar in that they "both have a resilience that comes from having weathered storms as kids." Also like "Mare of Easttown," there is a surprising twist. Of course, I won't spoil it for you -- you'll have to tune in to find out.
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