Overview
- Underwood told Vanity Fair he agreed to join Peacock’s The Traitors only after production assured his past with Cassie Randolph would not be discussed on camera.
- He denied reports he stormed off the reunion set, saying he stepped out only during pre‑planned breaks to speak with his team.
- He described 2020 as a rock‑bottom period marked by struggles with Xanax and other prescriptions and a blackmail attempt over his sexuality, and he says he has taken accountability since.
- He said he has no contact with Randolph and would answer questions or reconnect solely on her terms; her 2020 restraining order was later withdrawn following a private agreement.
- On‑air and social‑media remarks by co‑star Lisa Rinna revived criticism of his past, and Peacock posted a statement discouraging cyberbullying of the cast.