One contestant on the new series “The Traitors” is a game show veteran who previously appeared on “Deal Or No Deal.”
Paul Gorton, 36, made his debut on the hit BBC1 show on Wednesday night at the start of series two and is hoping to secure the show's cash prize of up to £120,000.
But eagle-eyed viewers may recognize the business executive and wannabe stand-up comedian from an appearance on Noel Edmonds' game show in 2010.
Paul was just 22 at the time of filming, unemployed and living with his girlfriend at his mother's house in Warrington.
He hoped the show would land him a modeling contract and possibly a £250,000 cash injection.
One contestant on the new series “The Traitors” is a game show veteran who previously appeared on “Deal Or No Deal.”
Paul Gorton, 36, made his debut on the hit BBC1 show on Wednesday night at the start of series two and is hoping to secure the show's cash prize of up to £120,000
But eagle-eyed viewers may recognize the business executive and wannabe stand-up comedian from an appearance on Noel Edmonds' game show in 2010
Paul was just 22 at the time of filming, unemployed and living with his girlfriend at his mother's house in Warrington
However, he emerged from the episode with a small fraction of the grand prize – and also with great respect for the show's legendary host.
Paul says, “I don't know if it was just me, but I couldn't take my eyes off him.” You know, some people are just born for the job they do. He was born to host this show. He did so well.'
Paul, who hails from Manchester, is in a relationship with model and content creator Kate Waldron and the couple share a one-year-old son called Charlie.
He was a talented footballer and also an avid BMX rider.
But his true passion is comedy, appearing at the Comedy Store in London in 2022 and hopes his humor will be an important weapon in The Traitors.
Paul explains: “If I can bring comedy in then I think that's a really powerful way to bond with people and maybe defuse situations where it's so tense.” “Maybe in that way I can provide some sort of comfort and Be a distraction.”
“I guess last year there wasn’t anyone there who was exactly like me, which is good. Hopefully I can have my own little niche.'
He also believes his work in business and the experience he has had in the boardroom will serve him well.
However, he emerged from the episode with a small fraction of the grand prize – and also with great respect for the show's legendary host
Paul adds: “People think that with a poker face you always have to be stern and stoic and not show any emotion, I don't agree with that…”
“I think if you can show happiness when you're really sad, or sadness when you're really happy, those are better traits…
“Reading people is another strength I think I will bring with me because I think I can see it in people’s faces when something has changed.”
“I feel a little bit here. I work in the corporate world and this kind of environment happens quite often. where you sit in a room and you get grilled and you defend yourself.
“I've been in this situation a few times. So I think this is perfect.'
And if he does win a big cash prize, Paul already knows what he's going to spend it on. He explains: “It has to be a house.” For me, my partner, our little boy and our dog – I have to get us all a house.
“We are renting at the moment and the mortgage rates are just chaotic. So if I can win the show or be part of a group of people who win the show, then that changes our lives.”
“The family, the house, nothing glamorous really, there are no cars, parties or holidays, it's: We need a roof over our heads and then we're set for the rest of our lives. Or a Ferrari.”
And if he does win a big cash prize, Paul already knows what he's going to spend it on. He explains: “It has to be a house. “For me, my partner, our little boy and our dog – I have to get us all a house.”
And if he does win a big cash prize, Paul already knows what he's going to spend it on. He explains: “It has to be a house. “For me, my partner, our little boy and our dog – I have to get us all a house.”