“The Traitors” season 4 hasn’t even premiered yet, but the drama is already brewing — and Phaedra Parks is here for it. The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum and “Traitors” season 2 fan favorite recently weighed in on a potential face-off between Bravo firecracker Dorinda Medley and NFL mom-turned-reality contestant Donna Kelce. She’s made her allegiance crystal clear: she’s Team Dorinda all the way.
Phaedra Parks: ‘Got My Bets on Dorinda’
In a new interview with Page Six’s Virtual Reali-Tea, Parks didn’t hold back when asked who she’d root for in a possible clash between Medley and Kelce on “The Traitors.”
“Yeah, I got my bets on Dorinda,” Parks said, referring to the “Real Housewives of New York City” icon. Medley is returning for a second shot after an early elimination in season 3.
Though Parks admitted she’s intrigued by 72-year-old Kelce’s casting, calling it “very, very interesting,” she clearly has more faith in the Housewives “sorority.”
“I only know her as a cheerleader for her son,” Parks said of Kelce, who is best known as the mother of NFL star Travis Kelce (aka Taylor Swift’s boyfriend). “So to see her in the castle doing all those physical [activities] with the climbing, the lifting, the jumping, the swimming… I want to see that.”
Dorinda Medley’s Redemption Arc?
Parks, who famously played as a Traitor herself in season 2, alongside Dan Gheesling and Parvati Shallow, is rooting for her fellow Housewives to shine in season 4. In addition to Medley, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Lisa Rinna, Caroline Stanbury, and Porsha Williams will all be competing.
“I hope all of them do well. I hope they can stick together,” Parks said. “And I know [Dorinda] is ready to play the game. Because of Dorinda’s early departure last season, I hope she gets the chance. I think Dorinda would be wonderful playing the game.”
Even though “The Traitors” is a battle of wits and deception, Parks believes reality TV veterans like Medley are often underestimated and “definitely very smart.”
Phaedra Parks Has Nothing But Love for ‘The Traitors’
Since her breakout appearance in season 2, Parks has become one of “The Traitors’” most beloved players. And she says that she’s not done with the franchise just yet.
Speaking recently on “Live with Kelly and Mark,” Parks said she’d return to the castle “in a heartbeat” for a potential “Traitors” all-star reunion.
“It was the best time I’ve ever had in my life,” she said. “Most definitely, I would love to go back.”
Even though she was a Traitor in her season, Parks joked that she’s flexible when it comes to her role and knows “how to be faithful.” She does admit that the Traitors have “a little more fun,” but they also have “much more work.”
With Alan Cumming returning as host and filming underway in Scotland, “The Traitors” season 4 promises to be one of the best yet. It has an eclectic cast that includes reality legends, athletes, and TV stars.
In addition to Kelce and the Housewives, the lineup includes stars from “Love Island,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “Survivor,” and “Big Brother.” Also in the cast are Tara Lipinski, Stephen Colletti, Monét X Change, Colton Underwood, Johnny Weir, and comedian Ron Funches.
“The Traitors” seasons 1 through 3 are now streaming on Peacock.
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Why Phaedra Parks Is Betting on Dorinda Medley on ‘The Traitors’