Anna Duke
Age: 28
From: County Wicklow, Ireland
Occupation: Swimming teacher
Why did you apply?: "This is absolutely not something that I normally do! I initially watched The Traitors by accident, my housemates turned it on while I was waiting for my dinner to cook. Then I binge-watched nearly the whole thing in three days, I was obsessed.
"It's the only TV show I've thought I'd be good at that! I've got a brain that can compartmentalise things and I can be quite personable. I think a lot of it does depend on your ability to control your emotions in that environment and your ability to get people on your side, which are two things that I think I have a bit of a skill for.
"I applied on a whim while my boyfriend was watching football. I just filled in the form, didn't think anything of it. I cannot believe that I got chosen."
What did you think of previous series?: "I was obsessed. It's so fast paced, which I really need from a TV show. I love that there are so many games within the game. It's like mental gymnastics; you're trying to think about getting close to people but not getting too close because you don't want to look like you're forming an alliance. I just think it will be so fun, it's not only fun if you're a Traitor. I think there's a specific way you have to play as a Faithful and that also seems like a bit of craic too. They both seem like a total challenge."
What is your gameplan?: "I have a bit of a game plan but it's hard to say whether it will work or not. I do think the Faithfuls have to work together, but at the end of the day, if I'm a Faithful and figure out who a Traitor is I don't have to pull them up straight away. I think a good game plan is to figure out who the Traitor is and become good friends with them, that would help get you to the end.
"I think if I'm getting pulled up at the Round Table, my style will hopefully be not getting super annoyed or emotional. I want to keep calm, and I think that normally works better. I also think if I was a Traitor I would have to play the exact same style."
What would you spend the winnings on?: "I've thought about what I would spend it on. I went to college twice, my first degree was media, but my second degree was pattern drafting to be a seamstress. I'm passionate about sustainable fashion and would love to set up a sustainable fashion line that's slightly more affordable for young women. I really admire some UK brands but they're harder to get in Ireland, so I'd love to do an Irish line."
Social media: Instagram / TikTok
The Traitors continues Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
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