Chloe Kim Will Join The Traitors Season Six
Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim is set to compete in the upcoming season of the hit reality series.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Ice Skating
Olympic halfpipe champion Chloe Kim will join the cast of The Traitors for its sixth season. The competitive reality show is scheduled to air in early 2027.
Why it matters
The casting continues the show's pattern of recruiting high-profile athletes and performers from diverse competitive backgrounds.
Chloe Kim is a three-time Olympic medalist who won gold in 2018 and 2022, followed by a silver medal in 2026. Her fellow cast members include retired NFL running back Rashad Jennings and singer Cody Simpson, the latter of whom vied for a spot on the Australian Olympic swim team in 2021.
The players
Chloe Kim
She is a professional snowboarder who has secured three Olympic medals throughout her career.
Rashad Jennings
He is a former professional football player who spent several seasons as a running back in the NFL.
Cody Simpson
He is an Australian singer and musician who previously transitioned into competitive swimming at an elite level.
Tara Lipinski
She is a retired Olympic figure skater who previously appeared as a contestant on season four of the show.
Johnny Weir
He is a two-time Olympian in figure skating who competed on the fourth season of the reality series.
The details
Chloe Kim joins a reality competition that has previously featured various sports figures, including figure skaters Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir, boxer Deontay Wilder, and swimmer Ryan Lochte. The production brings together notable individuals from professional sports and entertainment to face off in the series' signature social strategy games.
Timeline
Chloe Kim won Olympic gold in halfpipe in 2018.
Cody Simpson bid for the Australian Olympic swimming team in 2021.
Kim won Olympic gold in halfpipe in 2022.
Kim won Olympic silver in halfpipe in 2026.
The Traitors season six is set to air in early 2027.
Season Trajectory
The show continues to solidify its niche by stacking seasons with high-profile athletes who have significant competitive pedigree. This strategy maintains the program's intensity and appeal to sports audiences by pitting familiar champions against each other in a social-strategy format.
Viewers can anticipate seeing how Chloe Kim's professional athletic experience translates to the show's intense psychological gameplay. The casting indicates a continued focus on bringing mainstream sports star power to the reality television circuit.
The takeaway
The continued recruitment of Olympic-level athletes suggests a deliberate move by production to heighten the stakes and competitive nature of the program. Fans of these athletes can expect to see their favorite stars face off in a format that tests mental strategy over physical prowess.
Further reading
Explore more Ice Skating news about athletes transitioning into new competitive arenas.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC Sports.
