Dorinda Medley is officially returning to The Traitors for the new season, but fans shouldn’t expect her to go up against famous NFL mom Donna Kelce. In a recent chat, Dorinda admitted she was surprised to see Donna join the show — and immediately decided not to compete with her.

“Those Swifties… they’re so strong!” Dorinda teased, “I wasn’t going to compete with her.”

Dorinda shared that Mama Kelce is exactly what fans imagined: “Sweet, amazing, and super cute.” She was even surprised to learn that Donna was a fan of Real Housewives. “She recognized me right away! I was like, ‘Does Taylor know who I am?’” Dorinda laughed.

As for her experience returning to The Traitors, Dorinda couldn’t hide her emotions when talking about her previous early elimination: “I was devastated, horrified, embarrassed,” she said, and had to hide at Blue Stone Manor until filming was over. That time made her realize the value of being true to herself, and at the same time, appreciate every moment in the game more.

In addition, Dorinda also revealed that she is willing to return to Real Housewives of New York if given the chance. Longtime fans will definitely be excited to hear this news, especially when Dorinda emphasized: “My friends, I need you back!”

Although The Traitors is always full of drama, Dorinda still knows how to keep her cool and choose smart strategies. She doesn’t want to confront people who are too strong or situations that are unnecessary — but still fully enjoy the experience and surprises that the show brings.

Fans are eager to see how she “cooperates and competes” in the new season, and Dorinda’s return will surely bring many memorable moments.