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Traitors.<\/p>\n<p>The beloved <a data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/bbc-2\/\">BBC<\/a> competition \u2013 which sees contestants put their wits to the test in a bid to win a huge cash prize \u2013 saw <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/01\/24\/traitors-series-3-comes-dramatic-end-winner-94-600-jackpot-revealed-22431096\/\">Faithfuls Leanne Quigley and Jake Brown taking home a cash prize<\/a> of \u00a347,300 each from a total jackpot of \u00a394,600.<\/p>\n<p>And now, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/08\/22\/celebrity-traitors-confirmed-bbc-hollywood-star-hints-joining-21471164\/\">Celebrity Traitors<\/a> is also on the horizon, and is expected to air later this year with an all-star cast.<\/p>\n<p>So who could be in the line-up of the celebrity version of the series? Names floated about have included the likes of actor <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/stephen-fry\/\">Stephen Fry<\/a>, soap legend <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/danny-dyer\/\">Danny Dyer<\/a> and Friends star <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/courteney-cox\/\">Courteney Cox<\/a>, and now, a sporting legend has joined the list and is even said to have their game plan ‘all mapped out’.<\/p>\n<p>This comes after it was claimed the show was thrown into chaos when <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/02\/17\/celebrity-traitors-turmoil-two-stars-pull-weeks-filming-22571282\/\">sibling duo Daisy May Cooper and Charlie Cooper pulled out<\/a> weeks before filming.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s unpack the latest rumours!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is rumoured to be doing Celebrity Traitors UK?<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Joe Marler<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_231116027-a7f9.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22712643\" alt=\"File photo dated 27-04-2024 of Harlequins prop Joe Marler, who will retire from professional rugby after Friday night's match against Bristol Bears, the Gallagher Premiership club has announced. Issue date: Wednesday November 27, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story RUGBYU Marler. Photo credit should read Ben Whitley\/PA Wire.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Joe Marler is the latest name on the list (Picture: Ben Whitley\/PA Wire)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">\n\t\t\t\tJoin Metro's The Traitors community on WhatsApp\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p>Want to get all the latest news and predictions for the best and most dramatic show this new year? Join our <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VatQKPrEwEk3vdP9om1D\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VatQKPrEwEk3vdP9om1D\">The Traitors WhatsApp channel<\/a> for live episode coverage, behind-the-scenes gossip and a place to recover from all the cliffhangers.<\/p>\n<p>Simply <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VatQKPrEwEk3vdP9om1D\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VatQKPrEwEk3vdP9om1D\">click on this link<\/a><\/strong>, select \u2018Join Chat\u2019 and you\u2019re in! Don’t forget to turn on notifications!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Rugby legend <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/11\/03\/joe-marler-retires-england-rugby-duties-ill-judged-haka-comments-21918273\/\">Joe Marler<\/a> is the latest name rumoured to be joining Celebrity Traitors.<\/p>\n<p>The 34-year-old former rugby union player has reportedly signed his contract for the BBC series after retiring from the sport in November.<\/p>\n<p>A source told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/33796834\/rugby-joe-marler-signs-contract-celebrity-traitors\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/33796834\/rugby-joe-marler-signs-contract-celebrity-traitors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sun<\/a>: ‘Joe has officially signed his contract for Celebrity Traitors and can\u2019t wait to get stuck in.<\/p>\n<p>‘He has spent his whole career on the rugby pitch and won the Six Nations three times with England \u2014 but now he\u2019s ready for a fresh challenge.<\/p>\n<p>‘Joe is a huge fan of The Traitors and the BBC loved him when they met him for an interview for the show.<\/p>\n<p>‘He says he\u2019s got his game plan all mapped out and thinks he can go all the way.’<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Danny Dyer<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"449\" src=\"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_222069489-f6c8-e1738681953969.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22220155\" alt=\"Danny Dyer smiles while posing on the red carpet\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Danny recently blew audiences away with his scene-stealing role in Rivals (Picture: Dave Benett\/Getty Images for Disney Plus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fresh off <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/couldnt-peel-eyes-off-jilly-coopers-rivals-one-reason-21837515\/\">the adulation he received<\/a> for his performance in Disney Plus hit drama <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/03\/21\/danny-dyer-unrecognisable-filming-tv-show-of-jilly-coopers-rivals-18479146\/\">Rivals<\/a>, it\u2019s been claimed that <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/danny-dyer\/\">Danny Dyer<\/a> has an exciting new TV project on the horizon with Celebrity Traitors.<\/p>\n<p>A source has claimed that the EastEnders actor ia \u2018reality TV booker\u2019s dream signing\u2019, but has apparently turned down several other opportunities over the years.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018He\u2019s a huge character who effortlessly creates telly magic without even trying, so Traitors bosses have been pursuing Danny hard. They\u2019re doing everything they can to get the deal over the line,\u2019 they told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/32387078\/danny-dyer-celebrity-traitors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sun<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Other reality TV shows he has done in the past have included Celebrity Gogglebox, The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer, The Wheel and presenting The Wall.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stephen Fry<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_231832174-1dd9.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22220162\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 3: Stephen Fry attends "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" World Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on December 3, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>We have a feeling Stephen would know how to keep secrets hidden under his sleeve (Picture: Lia Toby\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the top stars rumoured for Celebrity Traitors is <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/08\/30\/british-tv-legend-confirms-celebrity-traitors-topping-wish-list-21516534\/\">TV legend Stephen Fry <\/a>\u2013 and honestly, he would be a stellar signing.<\/p>\n<p>According to a source, Traitors presenter Claudia put him \u2018right at the top of celebs she\u2019d want\u2019 on the show \u2013 and he \u2018made it clear he\u2019d be game\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Stephen is a fan of the show and Claudia was desperate for him to be in it,\u2019 the insider told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/30156271\/the-traitors-celebrity-stephen-fry-confirmed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sun<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018No contracts have been signed yet \u2014 but he told the show\u2019s bosses to name a time and date and he\u2019ll be there.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Stephen also <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/02\/14\/stephen-fry-bbc-slice-testicles-off-commented-celebrity-traitors-rumours-22556656\/\">addressed the rumours in an interview with Metro<\/a>, joking: \u2018I can say that the <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/bbc-2\/\">BBC<\/a> would slice off my testicles if I were to comment publicly on the possibility of such a thing as dwelling in a castle in <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/scotland\/\">Scotland<\/a> for a week or two \u2013 or indeed for a day or two, quite likely.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-player\">\n<div class=\"video-player\">\n<div class=\"metro-video-player \" data-track-module=\"video-player\">\n<div class=\"vjs-video-container vjs-fixed 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I\u2019m not usually a fan of what you might call reality TV, but I think of it more as a game than reality TV, it\u2019s just a very clever game, simple but complex as well,\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019m a terrible liar [though],\u2019 he quipped, before laughing: \u2018Or am I?\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Well played, Stephen. Well played.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alan Carr<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"538\" src=\"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_231046612-28d6-e1734609992923.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22220165\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Alan Carr attends "Mazz Murray, The Music of Dusty Springfield" at Adelphi Theatre on November 26, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Kate Green\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Alan would have a right old laugh in the castle (Picture: Kate Green\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If rumours are to be believed, then<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/11\/27\/beloved-comedian-makes-perfect-tv-lined-up-celebrity-traitors-22078262\/\"> comedian Alan Carr <\/a>was reportedly in talks to join the show and would no doubt bring entertainment in spades.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Alan is an absolute national treasure and will be an incredible contestant \u2013 he\u2019ll make great telly as well as being a top player,\u2019 a source told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/31966815\/alan-carr-celebrity-traitors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sun<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Bosses are thrilled at the kind of scenes that could play out as he grapples with the more sensible names on the line-up as well as him giggling away with pals like Jennifer [Saunders].\u2019<\/p>\n<p>They added that Alan was supposedly in \u2018final talks\u2019 to join the series, and that he would be a \u2018dream signing\u2019.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alison Hammond<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"457\" src=\"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_158520307-2b25-e1734610063953.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22220177\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 22: Alison Hammond attends The British Diversity Awards 2023 at Grosvenor House on March 22, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Tristan Fewings\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>We already know Alison would be iconic on the show (Picture: Tristan Fewings\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When fans have discussed their dream castings for Celebrity Traitors, one person has cropped up who would be sensational \u2013 national treasure <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/alison-hammond\/\">Alison Hammond.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Some people mentioned the fact that this wouldn\u2019t be the This Morning star\u2019s first experience on the round table, as she took part in the Traitors special for Comic Relief\u2019s Red Nose Day.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Alison Hammond please!\u2019 Reddit user raccC0 pleaded, while mikus-fikus responded saying: \u2018Oh yasssss please!!!\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Claudia herself has also suggested Alison as one of the big names she\u2019d love to see join the series.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bob Mortimer<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"440\" src=\"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_133176233-9048-e1734610125294.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22220183\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Bob Mortimer attends The 48th Broadcasting Press Guild Awards Lunch 2022 at The Brewery on March 25, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Bob would be a brilliant signing for the series (Picture: Eamonn M. McCormack\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/09\/06\/ultimate-90s-comedy-legend-definitely-getting-call-celebrity-traitors-21559112\/\">Comedian Bob Mortimer<\/a>, whose unbelievable stories on panel show Would I Lie To You? have become the stuff of British TV legend, has put himself forward to take part in Celebrity Traitors.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully the BBC has taken note, as we know he\u2019d make for an iconic player, whether competing as a Traitor or a Faithful.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It\u2019s the only show of its kind on TV that I would agree to get involved with but, yes, definitely count me in, I\u2019d love to do it,\u2019 he told<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/tv-news\/bob-mortimer-reveals-incredible-news-33608693\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> The Mirror<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I watch the American, UK and Australian versions of The Traitors. I think they\u2019re all great, it\u2019s a brilliant format. And Claudia is the best of the presenters.\u2019<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Courteney Cox<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"427\" src=\"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_136920738-0216-e1734610288827.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22220201\" alt=\"LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Courteney Cox attends Celine at The Wiltern on December 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur\/Getty Images for CELINE)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The Friends legend would be a massive signing from across the pond (Picture: Kevin Mazur\/Getty Images North America)<br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before the celebrity version of The Traitors had even been confirmed by the BBC, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/08\/22\/celebrity-traitors-confirmed-bbc-hollywood-star-hints-joining-21471164\/\">Friends star Courteney Cox <\/a>was claimed to have been eyed by producers to take part.<\/p>\n<p>A source told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/26199446\/courteney-cox-the-traitors-celebrity-claudia-winkleman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sun<\/a> that a celebrity of Courteney\u2019s level of fame \u2018shows the kind of calibre of famous faces Celebrity Traitors is aiming for\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018After the show was announced, producers were swamped with calls from big names and their agents wanting to throw their hat in the ring \u2014 many of them a big surprise,\u2019 they said.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Courteney has always been a fan of the show, particularly as the British version has her mate Claudia fronting it.\u2019<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jason Manford<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"464\" src=\"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_222800583-07ec-e1734610343758.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22220204\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Jason Manford attends Magic At The Musicals 2024 Royal Albert Hall on September 22, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Kate Green\/Getty Images for Bauer)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Jason threw his hat in the ring two years ago (Picture: Kate Green\/Getty Images for Bauer)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Days after the original series of The Traitors UK ended on the BBC, comedian <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/jason-manford\/\">Jason Manford<\/a> made it clear that he was very interested in doing a celebrity version of the show.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Just finished \u2018The Traitors\u2019 on @BBCOne! No idea how I managed to avoid any spoilers but what a brilliant bit of telly! Loved it!\u2019 he <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JasonManford\/status\/1607670978317897729\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tweeted <\/a>on December 27 2022.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018@ClaudiaWinkle the perfect host. If they do a celeb version, I\u2019m throwing my hat in the ring now! Catch it on iPlayer if you haven\u2019t managed it yet!\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Several of the contestants who competed on The Traitors replied to his tweet, supporting the idea of him entering the gripping competition.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adam Woodyatt<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"492\" src=\"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_191198864-722c-e1734610433238.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22220205\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Adam Woodyatt attends the TV Choice Awards 2024 at The London Hilton on Park Lane on February 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Hoda Davaine\/Dave Benett\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The EastEnders actor has made it clear he’s a big fan (Picture: Hoda Davaine\/Dave Benett\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another celebrity fan of The Traitors is none other than <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/adam-woodyatt\/\">Adam Woodyatt<\/a>, who shared an eerie picture of himself in a hood while watching the second series of the UK programme in January this year.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018All caught up on @bbciplayer and waiting for tonight\u2019s episode,\u2019 the EastEnders star wrote in his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adamwoodyatt\/p\/C2Ar-lCiLKd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram caption<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018If they ever do a celeb version of #traitors I would walk to Scotland to be part of it!!\u2019<\/p>\n<p>A number of fans loved the idea, with one called Poppy commenting: \u2018Oh you would be brilliant \ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\ude0d.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>When approached for comment, a BBC spokesperson told Metro: ‘The Traitors is a game that includes lies and deception, thus it would be foolhardy for any Faithful to speculate before the game has begun.’<\/p>\n<p><em>A version of this article first published on December 19, 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Celebrity Traitors will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\">Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/submit-stuff\/\">Submit Stuff<\/a> page – we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>{“@context”:”https:\/\/schema.org”,”@type”:”VideoObject”,”name”:”Metro.co.uk”,”duration”:”T23S”,”thumbnailUrl”:”https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/11\/29\/11\/92620553-0-image-a-9_1732880613893.jpg”,”uploadDate”:”2024-11-29T11:35:52+0000″,”description”:”The award-winning reality series hosted by Claudia Winkleman returns on New Years Day.”,”contentUrl”:”https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2024\/11\/29\/7717856981437559918\/640x360_MP4_7717856981437559918.mp4″,”height”:360,”width”:640} To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/sporting-legend-signs-up-for-celebrity-traitors-with-game-plan-all-mapped-out\/\" class=\"readmore\">Continue reading<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use href=\"#icon-arrow-right\" xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use> <\/svg><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Sporting legend \u2018signs up for Celebrity Traitors with game plan all mapped out\u2019<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1943,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1941"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1941"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1941\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1953,"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1941\/revisions\/1953"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1943"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1941"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1941"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1941"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}