Faraaz
Occupation: Internal Auditor
Location: Middlesbrough
Why did you apply to be on The Traitors?
I applied to be on The Traitors because I'm a huge fan of the show. I've been watching it since series one, and I thought it would be something that I'd really love to take part in and just immerse myself in that experience.
Tell us a bit about yourself and what you think you’ll bring to the game?
You can see how it’s possible to get very invested and show emotions. However, I think I can detach from my emotions quite easily and therefore I'll be able play with my head over my heart. Being a fan, I really just wanted to have this experience and just see what it’s like. I'm quite approachable and bubbly, so it'll just be good to meet new people and that's something I'm really looking forward to as well.
Do you have a game plan?
I've had a chat with my sister about what game plan I should have and I think, once it starts, it'll be all up in the air really! One thing is it’s important not to be too boisterous at the start, because you can't win at the start. You can only lose. So, I think just keep some opinions and some cards close to your chest at the beginning and then observe everyone else whilst spreading little nuggets here and there but not making yourself the centre of attention straight away.
What are you like when playing games with friends and family? Would you say you’re competitive?
I love a bit of healthy competition but I’m not a sore loser. It only adds interest and excitement to whatever you're doing, whatever game you're playing or sport you’re competing in.
Do you think you’ll be good at the Missions? What strengths do you think you might bring to them?
Yes, I think the Missions are something that I'll be good at. I'm a fairly fit young lad, so I think I'll be alright. What might be a challenge is maybe if there's any height involved, sometimes my legs get a bit wobbly. Apart from that, I’m excited for them.
If you are a Traitor, how do you think you'll feel?
I think, to be honest, that would be my preference. It gives you some control in the game, you can dictate certain narratives alongside the other Traitors. I would be really happy if I was a Traitor, and I'd really take that in my stride.
If you are a Traitor, how far are you prepared to go to win the game?
Oh, I'll be throwing people under the bus if I need to! Really, it’s in a Traitor’s best interests to stick with their fellow Traitors as long as possible. Once you start betraying each other the trust goes, and then there are risks taken for unnecessary reasons. So, unity at the start and then throw someone under the bus at the last minute to be able to get to the next stage! It's the game at the end of the day; the game’s the game.
If you're a Faithful, what do you think your game plan would be?
To be honest, I think I’d probably have the same approach whether a Traitor or a Faithful. Either way, I'd try and keep a couple of cards close to my chest. Especially at the start, when you don't really have much to go off. Being too loud could put you in the firing line straight away. As a Faithful, you do need to be seen as someone that people can confide in, trustworthy and that ear that people can share their problems to.
How good are you at spotting a liar?
I don't know. It’s difficult when you don’t know someone. With your mates, because you know them, you know when they're chatting rubbish.
If you win the prize money, what do you think you'll spend it on?
If I win the prize money, I'd love to be able to spend it on me and my family to make a religious pilgrimage. To go to Umrah, to go to Hajj, would be really nice. For me to do that for my family would be great. If there's a bit of left over, I wouldn't mind putting a bit away for a new car but treating my family is my main goal.