Alan Cumming Breaks Down Peacock's The Traitors and Compares Porn Stars to Reality Stars

Alan Cumming talks about people reacting to how he pronounces murder, discusses hosting the reality competition show The Traitors and breaks down the concept of the game.
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Alan Cumming Breaks Down Peacock's The Traitors and Compares Porn Stars to Reality Stars - Late Night with Seth Meyers
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[@katemae1076]

My friend was in Edinburgh during fringe this year and I told him to find Alan Cumming and tell him I love him. 45 minutes later, friend sends me 6 selfies with him!

[@maryrosekent8223]

KateMae: Oo la la!

[@tonyrae86]

If you haven't read his book Not My Father's Son... Do it. It was one of the best autobiographies I ever read.

[@Happytravellerkimmy]

I listened to both his audiobooks, which he narrates, and he is such a good storyteller I have to remind myself a) we've never met and b) we're not friends. Dude, I hope I never meet him because I will embarrass myself.

[@nartarlyiatremaynne1239]

I concur with your sentiment 100%♡ Australia.

[@laurenolshan4565]

@@Happytravellerkimmy I feel the same way! I did meet him, and I probably did embarrass myself. But he was so sweet, he didn't make me feel that way in the moment. Listening to the books totally makes you feel like you sat down and talked with him.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Alan Cumming is always a joy, Love his work

[@jalaja6248]

🤣🤣🤣

[@valmacclinchy]

Alan is a mesmerizing artist. I had the honor of dancing with him in Cabaret in 1999. He's also so humble offstage.

[@WynterDragon]

I love Alan Cumming!! He's always been such a dashing and unique individual.

[@HairynosedWombat163]

And those dimples when he smiles!

[@littleone0120]

What a joyful, joyful person to watch.

[@ellicel]

I absolutely love it when celebrities give credit to the behind the scenes person really responsible for whatever they are being complemented on. Class act!

[@anastasiabeaverhausen8220]

The Scottish excursion with Alan and Miriam Margoyles was some of the best tv ever.

[@maryrosekent8223]

Do they get on or is he constantly exasperated by her? Or maybe both…

[@kazza6078]

The Scottish accent is my favorite accent in the worldddddd

[@LindaC616]

Same

[@pamyuhnke8143]

I could not be more in love with this man!!!!

[@anniehuckerby9281]

I just Love Alan Cummings wish we could see more of him on TV he's such a talent 😍

[@organicwest]

Started smiling as soon as I saw Alan Cumming's name. Killer individual. Dude is a smile giggle factory.

[@LindaC616]

Did you see his series with Miriam Margolies in an RV?

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@LindaC616 I haven’t seen it…indeed, I didn’t even know about it, but now that I do, I’m going to have to track it down. I can imagine them both getting on and preying on each other’s last nerve.

[@LindaC616]

@maryrosekent8223 no, he demonstrates amazing patience with Miriam and her lack of filter. 😅 plus, as she's older now, she uses a Mobility Scooter if a location requires a lot of walking. So he adapted certain things to that. They did one season in the US, and one in Scotland. I've seen mostly the one in Scotland. People have episodes listed on KZbin. I think it's called "driving Miriam Margolies", or something to that effect.

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@LindaC616 That’s lovely! Thank you for dumping my assumption in the trash, where it clearly belonged. 🌹🌹🌹

[@LindaC616]

@@maryrosekent8223 not at all! Cheers!

[@HairynosedWombat163]

I could listen to him talking forever. So lovely.

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Watched the show in a binge session. He is so entertaining a d ott. it’s a great show. It’s filmed at the same castle as the U.K. version which is also great viewing. Can’t wait for the next season.

[@Entertainment-os4ig]

Australia is also fun. And if you can find the Dutch original also good.

[@patlafever2049]

I had no idea Alan Cumming had a new show. As a rule I don’t watch reality shows but I’m looking this one up!

[@stuckn.derplahoma562]

I never watch them but this one was great fun!!!!

[@litchick2715]

Gosh his smile at 4:58 ❤️❤️❤️

[@juliaconnell]

I accidentally found the UK version (Alan hosts the USA version) on christmas eve - binged it over next 3 days - awesome show - looking forward to watching american version

[@clothilde1623]

If you’re in the UK the entire US version is up on the BBC iPlayer 🙂

[@everlonging3207]

Such a good actor and great personality, but his most memorable show to me is the Urban Secrets series 🖤

[@stuckn.derplahoma562]

Never watch these shows but love Alan so checked it out. Glad I did, it's a hoot!

[@ellicel]

I’m going to look it up as well just based on his description of it!

[@4hope8]

Sir Alan, 🙏🏻I thank you for being! On stage, on screen big and small…may you continue to enchant us forever!

[@rwmorey71]

I can't never get used to his real voice - he'll always be Eli Gold to me!

[@katalac]

He's the best❤️

[@maureencrosby]

I love Alan Cummings such a great actor and so funny

[@James-bv4rs]

Loved his character in "Tin Man" so many years ago.

[@larserik8899]

FLOOP IS A MADMAN

[@fairygurl9269]

My Fave Willkommen 💞 His Face is Beuatiful, His Mannerisms Are Beautiful, Even his Voice Is Beauuuuuuutifull 💜

[@maryrosekent8223]

Even the orchestra is beautiful…

[@RubyDoobieScoo]

It actually looks like it might be entertaining. I can't stand reality TV but this is a far more interesting hook than shows have had in the past.

[@insanidee]

He would play a great Loki!!!

[@irinaphoenix2169]

I know him from the Tin Man on SyFy and from X-Men! ❤

[@frankendoll1455]

Adore him!!!!💛💛💛

[@sarahraisingmyvoice]

I hope I’m not the only one who saw his face and thought “Oh! Spy Kids!”

[@valmacclinchy]

He's such an incredibly versatile artist.

[@VieenRennes]

Murder - Fear Factor - Survivor combo with Alan Cumming. I'm in.

[@mizzmia4407]

♥️ Alan

[@hepcatliz]

wait, they made a Mafia game show? that's awesome! and with Alan Cumming? even better 😲👍

[@irinaphoenix2169]

THE TRAITOR'S TURRET!!!

[@denderrant]

Lol, so they just turned Among Us into a reality show? That's actually not a bad idea. Probably will be one of the best video game adaptations ever.

[@LindaC616]

Apparently, original was Dutch. More than 1 traitor

[@RubyDoobieScoo]

@@LindaC616 this version has more than 1 too.

[@llabronco]

What a time to be alive...2023, the year of excellent video game adaptations: The Last of Us and, obviously, Among Us

[@denderrant]

@@llabronco Looking forward to the crossover: Among the Last of Us.

[@indiaalphanovember8217]

I always remember watching X-Men 2 and going..... whats his 2nd name again? Allan... Allan.... Allan... CUMMING! Needless to say I said it too loud at a quiet part of the movie and the entire theatre turned to look in my direction. Luckily for me they looked at the girl with me.

[@LindaC616]

🤣

[@NewMessage]

With that name, he kinda missed a huge opportunity, really...

[@plaidpanda]

He had a line of men's fragrance called Cumming.

[@jlee4039]

You mean, he missed a huge opening?

[@Entertainment-os4ig]

Also his club is Club Cumming

[@movieswithsammykitty]

He has a club in NYC called Club Cumming. I think he’s doing alright lol

[@s.ken.9287]

You should see him doing Cabaret. Lol He's very true to his name.

[@CesarLopez-rs1vg]

How am I just now finding out he’s Scottish 😭

[@valmacclinchy]

He's magnificent at accents. A gifted artist and witty, kind person.

[@JPMJPM]

I absolutely LOVED The Traitors. Alan quoting MacBeth all the way through was my favorite part!

[@jameshill4589]

"I AM INVINCIBLE!"

[@dictionary310]

If I’m down, all I need to do is refer to Alan Cumming attempting to do the Highland fling in “Nicholas Nickleby”.

[@karinwolf3645]

I have loved him in everything he has done! Great as a detective or monster (Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde) or anything! 😍💋💖🎉🎉🎉😻😻😁

[@Theshark15z]

Boris!!!!!!

[@cynthiarowley719]

Immediately after the clip, I was repeating "treachery", with extra syllables. Stretching treachery!

[@pamr4040]

💖

[@kateuhler7803]

I'm a Graham (on my mother's side). We have a blue tartan too🥰

[@Chris-tz2um]

Hey it’s that guy from Spy Kids.

[@jacovawernett3077]

I'm having my own date night. Sincerely Yentl

[@gailbrown4205]

Look up Matt Matthews life on the farm. He is hilarious. He would be great on the traitors

[@mariaparicida9734]

joao lokiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[@Heterogeneity]

😍🤩

[@umair111]

Much rather listen to Alan talk about the show than actually watch the show

[@daddywhogames6601]

piff paff poff

[@lilianabadak7071]

Has no one seen Bernard and the Genie?

[@clothilde1623]

Alan made a wee mistake there. What he meant to say was that if there are only ‘faithful’ players left at the end then they get to split the money, however if there’s even one ‘traitor’ remaining (who has convinced the others that they are faithful) then they keep it ALL. 😈 I thought the UK version was good but the US version was even better! SO much hilarious bitchiness and backstabbing, not to mention a fantastic end, and Alan was a brilliant host. I binged the entire thing in one night - and I don’t normally watch reality tv!

[@manufacuturedpersonality718]

For gods sake if Rian Johnson doesn’t put him in the Knives Out universe

[@Stormvue]

I hope Seth knows that Eli gold is pretending to be someone else

[@reneekad]

I can make money. I prefer to not be in a story with a bunch of people I haven’t dealt with in decades. Not great.

[@reneekad]

It should have been handled differently.

[@RubyDoobieScoo]

@@reneekad are you talking about your porno?

[@reneekad]

Were they not allowed to be decent to me? Seems if I’m so central to that GOT show and the other HBO shows they would have handled it better or paid me or something. Not great.

[@joemamaJSSB]

sorry- I laughed at his last name..

[@KARYTTAH_PopMetal_Rock_BAND]

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[@jasonbean2764]

Porn is a form of reality.

[@pt4005]

The traitors america isn’t as good as the other version like the English one

[@meumnomen]

If it's not Scottish, it's crap

[@domenicoallegri3935]

When I heard the title I thought it was a reality about MAGAs. I am disappointed

[@StopStaringAtMyBoobs]

The Traitors is terrible

[@franceskilshaw7366]

The contestants are idiots, but it's fun nonetheless