Show Notes
What really happens behind the scenes on The Traitors? Christian Della Torre joins Chef Stu to reveal how he became one of the show's original Traitors, what producers don't show, the mental toll of lying to fellow contestants, and why he needed therapy after filming. They also dive into reality TV casting, competition strategy, dating in Los Angeles, crop tops, travel, and plenty of hilarious off-the-rails stories. If you're a fan of The Traitors, reality TV, or behind-the-scenes television secrets, this episode is for you.
00:00 Meet Christian Della Torre 02:15 Stu's $1,100 Pothole Disaster 09:34 The Funniest Airplane & Fart Stories 17:45 Dating In Los Angeles 22:03 Landing A Spot On The Traitors 25:10 Becoming An Original Traitor 29:15 Inside The Traitors Castle 33:10 What Producers Don't Show 37:18 The Mental Toll Of Being A Traitor 41:20 Life After The Show 44:45 Reality TV Secrets & Strategy 49:10 Christian Wants Another Shot At The Traitors 52:20 Travel, Peru & Future Adventures 55:10 Where To Follow Christian
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