We're just two weeks into the third season of The Traitors UK and already the tension is reaching intense levels. There's been banishments; tears; sacrifices, and all is still to play for among the remaining contestants vying for the £120,000 cash prize.
One of these contestants is Dan, a bank risk manager from Liverpool. Before he entered the castle, Dan admitted he thinks he has a good poker face, because he's 'quite dry' in what he says. 'I think will lull people into a false sense of security, because there's not really that much emotion attached to it,' he said. As for his tactics, he admitted: 'I can have allies if they're Traitors, but I can also have allies who are Faithfuls too," he said ahead of his appearance on the show.'
But who is Dan and why did he apply to The Traitors UK? Here's everything we know...
Who is Dan from The Traitors UK?
Dan is bank risk manager from Liverpool who is holding out for a chance to win the £120,000 cash prize. Dan has admitted he will bring 'a different way of thinking' to the game, because he doesn't 'tend to follow group thinking' and is 'steadfast' in his opinions - skills which are crucial to surviving the roundtable.
'My autism means that I'm not too bothered about conforming too much, or about making people feel good,' he added.
He also believes his secret to winning could be the 'two different faces of [his] personality.' On the outside, he comes across as 'charming smiley Scouse,' but inwardly, he’ll be constantly evaluating his next moves, and making sure he doesn’t become a target.
How old is Dan from The Traitors UK?
Dan is 33-years-old.
Is Dan a Traitor or a Faithful on The Traitors UK?
Dan is a Faithful. However, he previously told the BBC he'd have felt 'good' if he had been picked as a Traitor, too, because he'd 'want to have as much control over the game as possible.'
Before casting, he also gave insight into the tactics he would apply if chosen as a Faithful, which would be to 'quickly identify' who the Traitors are. 'I believe that there are patterns in who the Traitors have been in the first couple of seasons, and I could use a bit of that intel to my advantage,' he said.
Why did Dan apply for The Traitors UK?
Dan's decision to apply for The Traitors UK was inspired by his love of strategy games. 'I've always loved the opportunity to see how people manipulate and deceive in different types of games. And I just really wanted an opportunity to do something that you don't do in your everyday life; throw myself into a game like this and see how I do,' he said.
Are Dan and Joe from The Traitors UK related?
Several theories have popped up online speculating that some Traitors contestants could be related. Some fans believe Dan and Joe are brothers, because they claim the pair look alike. The theory was fuelled after Dan and Joe bickered spat following the roundtable on Wednesday which ended with Dan rolling his eyes at Joe.
There's even a theory that Dan could be Linda's grandson because the bank risk manager often supports her over rows at the roundtable. Watch this space.
What will Dan do with the prize money from Th_e Traitors UK?_
All the contestants have their eyes on the coveted £120,000 cash prize. If Dan was to win a share of it, he said he would like 'to go travelling a lot more.'
Does Dan from The Traitors UK have Instagram?
Yes, he does. You can follow Dan on Instagram at @djzb100.