Strictly LOSES crown as BBC’s most watched reality TV show in ratings war with The Traitors

THE Traitors is now a step ahead of Strictly Come Dancing in the reality show ratings.

Around 9.23 million viewers watched the first episode of the BBC murder mystery, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, in its first seven days.

The Traitors’ has beaten Strictly in ratings as Claudia Winkleman’s murder mystery becomes the jewel in the BBC crown PADance contest Strictly has ruled the BBC’s viewing figures for decades[/caption]

That beats the 9.1 million total for last year’s...