Wells Adams: Revealing Behind the Scenes of The Traitors and Disappointing Reality TV Secrets
If you’re a fan of reality TV, you know Wells Adams as more than just the charming Bachelor in Paradise bartender. His latest venture on Peacock’s The Traitors has had fans buzzing, and now he’s revealing all the behind-the-scenes details on The Gist podcast.
In this must-listen episode, host Chris Vetrano dives deep with Wells to discuss his experience on The Traitors, what it was like playing a game of deception, and how it compared to his past reality TV experiences. Having a history of hang time in Nashville, the two pop culture lovers reunite for this revealing conversation about the game that is sweeping the world. Wells also spills the tea on how the show was filmed, his strategy going into the game, and what surprised him the most about his fellow contestants.
Wells Adams Talks Competing on The Traitors
Unlike his previous roles in reality TV, The Traitors threw Wells into a high-stakes competition filled with secrecy, alliances, and backstabbing. On The Gist, Wells opens up about his gameplay, the challenges of keeping up with the psychological aspect of the show, and the unexpected twists that kept him on his toes. Including the behind-the-scenes time with Real Housewives of New York alum, Dorinda Medley.
Was he prepared for the mind games? Did he form real friendships, or was everything just strategy? Wells answers it all, giving fans an inside look at how the game unfolds from a contestant’s perspective.
How The Traitors Compares to The Bachelor
Reality TV fans have followed Wells from The Bachelorette to Bachelor in Paradise, but The Traitors took him into a whole new world of competition. On The Gist, Wells reflects on how his previous experiences in The Bachelor franchise helped—or didn’t help—when it came to navigating the deceptions of The Traitors.
Chris and Wells discuss whether being on reality TV before gave him an advantage, the key differences between dating-based reality shows and strategic competition shows, and what lessons he took away from each experience. Wells also reveals if he’d participate if he was asked to return the castle in future seasons. [Spoiler alert: his time on the show was cut short!]
Behind-the-Scenes Secrets from The Traitors
Every reality show has its secrets, and The Traitors is no exception. Wells dishes on what fans didn’t see on-screen, the intense filming process, and what it was really like to live in the castle with a group of scheming contestants. He also talks about his biggest regrets, the moments that shocked him the most, and what he would do differently if he ever played the game again.
Wells also talks about how he prepared for the roundtable reveal, and why he thought he was safe walking into that fateful reality tv moment.
What’s Next for Wells Adams?
Beyond The Traitors, Wells Adams has built a diverse career in entertainment. From podcasting to TV hosting, he’s always working on something exciting. In this episode of The Gist, he shares what’s next for him, whether he’d ever return for another season of The Traitors, and what other projects he’s got in the works.
Why You Need to Listen to This Episode of The Gist
If you’re obsessed with The Traitors and want to know what really went down, this episode is for you. Wells Adams brings his signature humor and charm while revealing exclusive behind-the-scenes details you won’t hear anywhere else.
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