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Max Kruse says he's a good liar ahead of TV show appearance
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Max Kruse says he's a good liar ahead of TV show appearance

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former German international Max Kruse will participate in the new season of the RTL show "Die Verräter" (The Traitors).
  • Kruse, 38, believes his ability to lie and manipulate makes him well-suited for the show, which involves deception among contestants.
  • The show, set in a castle, features 18 celebrities competing for a silver treasure by forming alliances, bluffing, and lying.

Former German soccer player Max Kruse is embracing a new challenge as a contestant on the RTL reality show "Die Verräter" (The Traitors). The 38-year-old admits to being a good liar, a skill he believes is essential for success in the competition.

"Lying is, I think, in demand. I'm quite good at that," Kruse told the German Press Agency. He expressed immediate interest when approached for the show, stating it was "exactly" his kind of program. Kruse also feels confident that others wouldn't easily detect his deceptions, acknowledging that lying isn't typically considered a positive trait.

Lying is, I think, in demand. I'm quite good at that.

— Max KruseKruse discusses his suitability for the reality show 'Die Verräter'.

"Manipulation is also something I'm quite good at – mostly," he added, with a hint of regret. "Unfortunately." The show, set to premiere on August 17, challenges 18 celebrities to navigate a castle environment, form alliances, bluff, and lie to win a silver treasure.

"Die Verräter – Vertraue Niemandem!" (The Traitors – Trust No One!) will air on RTL, with early access available on RTL+. The premise requires contestants to be clever and strategic, making Kruse's self-proclaimed abilities a potentially significant asset.

Manipulation is also something I'm quite good at – mostly. Unfortunately.

— Max KruseKruse reflects on his deceptive abilities in relation to the show.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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