Peacock’s The Traitors wasn’t about to let WeHo Pride pass without a bit of deceit and a whole lot of fabulous. The Emmy-winning reality series descended upon the rainbow-filled weekend with an unforgettable celebration that combined fierce fanfare, surprise guests, and the first-ever Los Angeles pop-up of Club Cumming, Alan Cumming’s iconic New York nightlife haunt.
Hosted on Saturday, May 31, The Traitors’ takeover of The Abbey served drag drama, themed cocktails, and enough castle-core chic to make even the cloaked figures proud. And yes, there were actually cloaked actors amongst the crowd to really ensure you felt like you were transported to the gorgeous Scottish manor yourself.
A Star-Studded, Sass-Filled Drag Brunch
The main event? A Traitors-inspired drag brunch that transformed the legendary West Hollywood venue into a Highland fantasy, complete with dramatic lighting, velvet-draped photo ops, and cocktails with names like “Faithful’s Fizz” and “Bloody Backstabber.”
Reality royalty and cast favorites Chrishell Stause, Bob the Drag Queen, Parvati Shallow, Bob Harper, and Sam Asghari were in the mix, mingling with fans and fellow celebs alike. Anna Kendrick, Taylor Owen, Chrissie Fit, and Chris Appleton were also spotted gagging over the shenanigans—cloaks optional but encouraged.
The Parade Marches On (with Bagpipes and Betrayal)
The celebration didn’t stop at the brunch buffet. On Sunday, June 1, The Traitors crew joined the WeHo Pride parade in full regalia. Think dramatic capes, stoic stares, and a full bagpipe contingent strutting down Santa Monica Boulevard. The result? A fabulous fusion of Scottish mystery and LGBTQ+ pride that had paradegoers living for every treacherous beat.
A Winning Streak for the Traitors
The Pride festivities come on the heels of a banner season for The Traitors. The show recently dominated the Critics Choice Real TV Awards, picking up three major wins: Best Competition Series, Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series, and Best Show Host for the ever-dapper Alan Cumming.
Not to be outdone, Dylan Efron scored a Male Star of the Year nomination, while Gabby Windey landed a nod for Female Star of the Year. Proof that backstabbing pays off, at least when it’s on reality TV.
About ‘The Traitors’
If you haven’t been properly betrayed yet, here’s the setup: The Traitors is a high-stakes psychological reality series set in a moody Scottish castle where famous faces and fierce competitors face off in a twisted murder mystery game.
Contestants work together to build a cash prize, but among them are Traitors, secret saboteurs who “murder” their cast mates by night and manipulate the group by day. If the Faithful sniff out the Traitors, they split the prize. If not, the Traitors take it all. Let the paranoia begin.
Pride, Paranoia, and Pop-Up Parties
Peacock’s WeHo Pride event wasn’t just a party, it was a celebration of queer joy, inclusion, and a fandom that knows how to spot a liar from a mile away. Whether you’re Faithful or just pretending to be, one thing’s clear: The Traitors is here to slay—on screen and on the parade route.
