JFS prepared me for The Traitors says BBC star Zack Davies

Zack Davies' Mill Hill Synagogue Barmitzvah photo featured in the JC in 2009[Missing Credit]

The Mill Hill local reckoned his time on The Traitors broadened his horizons: “It was a unique experience to be with 21 other people you’d never generally socialise with.” He went on, “being exposed to different cultures, people and age groups was amazing and I feel truly glad and grateful that I took part.”

Zack said the show “allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and learn a bit more about myself.”

Opening up about his struggles with OCD and anxiety, Zack highlighted his commitment to raising awareness about mental health. He shared, "It’s something I’m incredibly passionate about," expressing a desire to continue discussing the mental health issues that he has dealt with for the past ten years.

Making it to episode 11, Zack came close to winning the £100,000 prize pot. His girlfriend didn’t think he’d last more than three episodes, and several friends said he’d only last two, but Zack said his success might “speak to (my) ability to persuade people, make friends and sure up alliances”; he also said, "maybe it was just luck”.

As the stakes on the show rose, some viewers thought Zack’s moves during episode ten were controversial. He said it was “tough” to rewatch the episode and worried he “came across as obnoxious and arrogant, especially feuding with Jasmine and turning on someone who I previously had such a good relationship with on the show.”

Despite this, Zack said he’s “really close” with several members of the cast, including Jasmine, Ross, Molly, Jonny and Evie; they speak “all the time.”

His time in the castle was, Zack said, “a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”