Arie Luyendyk Jr. Opens Up About Pay on 'The Traitors' Season 1: 'I Was Content'

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Arie Luyendyk Jr. shared some interesting insights about his experience on The Traitors, revealing details about his earnings from the reality show.

During a recent fan Q&A session on Instagram, Luyendyk, 42, mentioned that he was paid very little for his appearance on the show, but he was okay with it. In fact, he disclosed that some of his fellow cast members only received $1,000 for their participation.

Luyendyk also joked about the rumored pay for the cast of season 2, mentioning that it was rumored to be in the triple figures.

Luyendyk was on the first season of The Traitors, a show that aired on Peacock in January 2023. The show featured reality stars and civilians competing for a chance to win $250,000. The second season, which premiered in January, focused only on reality stars and attracted 75 percent more viewers than the first season.

A fan asked Luyendyk for some "secrets" about his time on The Traitors, and the former The Bachelor star was happy to share.

“Cast stayed in a hotel, not the castle,” Luyendyk also revealed, noting that the filming days often lasted between 18 and 20 hours for a total of four weeks.

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Luyendyk shared on his Instagram Story post that 2 cast members were removed due to C*vid, leading to the reshooting of the entire first episode. In the original episode, they arrived on a train (the same one from Harry Potter), but had to cut it out because of the sick cast member appearing in too many shots.

Luyendyk didn’t spill any tea about his former castmates like Brandi Glanville, Ryan Lochte, Kyle Cooke, and Kate Chastain. However, he did have some great things to say about the show’s host, Alan Cumming.

“Alan was such a fun host, love him,” Luyendyk wrote.

After his time on the show, Luyendyk has been open about being one of the traitors on The Traitors. He recently shared that he hasn't spoken to season 1 winner Cirie Fields, known from Survivor, since she betrayed him to win the prize money.

During an Instagram Q&A in January, a fan asked Luyendyk about his current relationship with Fields. He replied with a simple "That's a no." Luyendyk also mentioned that he believed Fields won the prize money in a way that he considered to be unfair. He expressed that she has to live with that decision, keeping his comments brief.

Fields, along with Big Brother's Cody Califiore and civilian Christian de la Torre, was labelled a traitor in the first episode of season 1. After Calafiore's elimination, Luyendyk decided to join the traitors. He ended up reaching the season finale with Fields, as well as two faithful contestants, Quentin Jiles and Andie Vanacore.

During the finale, the group had the chance to end the game and allow the traitors to split the full prize money. However, Fields made a bold move by accusing Luyendyk of being a traitor, causing him to eliminate himself. As a result, Fields emerged as the ultimate winner, taking home all of the prize money.

Luyendyk expressed in a social media post that if he had won in the end, he would have felt at peace leaving the game. He mentioned that many important moments were not shown in the final edit of the show.

Editor's P/S:

Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s revelations about his experience on "The Traitors" shed light on the behind-the-scenes reality of reality television. His disclosure that cast members received minimal compensation, with some earning as little as $1,000, highlights the financial disparities that exist within the industry. Despite accepting the low pay, Luyendyk's positive attitude and willingness to share his insights demonstrate his genuine enjoyment of the experience.

Luyendyk's comments also provide a glimpse into the production and editing processes of the show. The fact that filming days could last up to 20 hours and that the original first episode had to be reshot due to COVID-19 indicates the demanding nature of the production schedule. Additionally, his praise for host Alan Cumming suggests that the show's success can be attributed not only to the cast but also to the talent and professionalism of the entire production team. valuable glimpse into the inner workings of this popular genre and the experiences of those who navigate its competitive landscape.