Sam Asghari shares strategy advice for the next ‘Traitors’ cast
Sam Asghari knew what it took to be a faithful and a traitor.
The reality star, 30, was a faithful on Season 3 of Peacock’s “The Traitors” and — spoiler alert — was the latest competitor to be banished from the castle, making his departure on Thursday’s episode.
Speaking exclusively to The Post at the opening of Tarantino | Pulp Rock at Hollywood Park last week, Asghari shared his best tips for the next season’s cast while dishing out some critiques of his now former co-stars’ games.
Admitting that he was one of the “least prepared” cast members before walking into the castle, Asghari believes that served him well, in contrast to someone like “Real Housewives of New York City” alum Dorinda Medley. She was the first to be banished, despite later revealing she “read ‘The Art of War’ twice, and took notes” ahead of participating in the competition reality series.
“The ones that least prepared and researched are the ones that [were] left,” Asghari told The Post before suggesting to the next group of newcomers: “So, maybe don’t try so hard.”
The Iranian-born model — who was married to Britney Spears from 2022 to 2024 — also revealed the one cast member he still regularly talks to: Dylan Efron, as in “High School Musical” star Zac Efron’s little brother.
Asghari said that he chats with Dylan, 33, “after every show for about 30 mins” to recap each episode.
Efron became a fan and cast favorite, staying tight with not only Asghari but having a full-on bromance with Boston Rob.
When it comes to reality TV, the “Family Business” actor said he’s “not a fan” but emphasized how much fun he had filming the show.
And he’s unaware if his famous ex-wife watched him on the series, telling The Post he had no idea if Spears caught him on the TV screen. Asghari recently shared that the two no longer communicate following their 2023 split and subsequent divorce.
He also confirmed signing a nondisclosure agreement during their seven-year relationship while appearing on the “Viall Files” podcast earlier this month.
“I always hated the fact that somebody goes and talks about this and cries and tries to get attention or use that as leverage. It’s my life. I lived it. I experienced it. But I think certain things you talk about in public and certain things you don’t. And I think it doesn’t matter what the cause was,” Asghari shared.
“I think what matters the most is the time that we spent together, the things that we’ve learned. And that was a big part of my life and her life as well.”
Asghari didn’t just spill the tea about his past relationship or how he believes others can win “The Traitors.” He also revealed his co-star Lord Ivar Mountbatten, who’s King Charles’ cousin, used AI for advice before heading into the game.
“He said something hilarious at the Round Table, and I didn’t expect him to say it,” the star said on the February 18 episode of Radio Andy’s “Reality Checked. “He said, ‘I looked up how to win this game on ChatGPT.’ I think they kept it out of the edits. But that was like, ‘Wait a minute. That’s actually kind of genius.’”
New episodes of “The Traitors” Season 3 premiere on Peacock on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET, with the finale and reunion airing on March 6.
