Spoiler alert: This article mentions details from last nights episode ofThe TraitorsUK.

The TraitorsUK smashed its record rating for an opening ep last night, luring in more than 5M viewers.

The show peaked with 5.4M, close to its best ever performance which was the finale of last season.

The Traitors

The TraitorsBBC, Studio Lambert, Euan Cherry

The number will likely shoot up over the coming days as more people watch on catch up.

Episodes will air each week Wednesday to Friday until the end of this month.

The next episode airs tonight.

Hannah Fry