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Celebrity Traitors is back
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In Short: The second series of Celebrity Traitors, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, features a mix of familiar faces and newcomers, set to premiere on October 1.
Executive producer Sarah Fay promises fresh ideas and elaborate tasks for the new season of Celebrity Traitors, which is set to premiere on BBC One on October 1.
Claudia Winkleman, the show's host, said she is fully focused on the celebrities while in the castle and is glued to the monitors showing footage of them throughout the day.
The celebrity lineup includes Romesh Ranganathan, Myha'la, Richard E Grant, Michael Sheen, Jerry Hall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Maya Jama, and King Kenny.
Romesh Ranganathan, known for his comedic prowess, joked about stabbing his friend Rob Beckett in the back, highlighting the competitive nature of the show.
Bella Ramsey, known for her roles in 'The Last of Us' and 'Game of Thrones', said she has been playing similar games since she was 10, adding to the show's star power.
The celebrities will compete for a £100,000 prize for charity, with the show airing 10 episodes on Thursdays and Fridays, beginning at 20:00 on BBC One and iPlayer.
Immediately following the main show, viewers can watch 'The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked', hosted by Ed Gamble, for behind-the-scenes insights.
The show's first season, which aired in November 2025, saw Alan Carr crowned the winner, with a finale that attracted 15 million viewers.
Claudia Winkleman's distinctive style and the show's format, which involves blindfolds and strategic alliances, are expected to keep viewers engaged throughout the series.
What's confirmed
- Executive producer Sarah Fay promises fresh ideas and elaborate tasks for the new season of Celebrity Traitors, which is set to premiere on BBC One on October 1.
- Claudia Winkleman, the show's host, said she is fully focused on the celebrities while in the castle and is glued to the monitors showing footage of them throughout the day.
- The celebrity lineup includes Romesh Ranganathan, Myha'la, Richard E Grant, Michael Sheen, Jerry Hall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Maya Jama, and King Kenny.
- Romesh Ranganathan, known for his comedic prowess, joked about stabbing his friend Rob Beckett in the back, highlighting the competitive nature of the show.
- Bella Ramsey, known for her roles in 'The Last of Us' and 'Game of Thrones', said she has been playing similar games since she was 10, adding to the show's star power.
- The celebrities will compete for a £100,000 prize for charity, with the show airing 10 episodes on Thursdays and Fridays, beginning at 20:00 on BBC One and iPlayer.
- Immediately following the main show, viewers can watch 'The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked', hosted by Ed Gamble, for behind-the-scenes insights.
- The show's first season, which aired in November 2025, saw Alan Carr crowned the winner, with a finale that attracted 15 million viewers.
- Claudia Winkleman's distinctive style and the show's format, which involves blindfolds and strategic alliances, are expected to keep viewers engaged throughout the series.
What's still developing
- "We're always trying to evolve existing ideas to bring them into a new life or coming up with different cultural references," she told the show's press launch.
- Claudia Winkleman said her clothes are as distinctive as ever on the show The celebrities have also been speaking about the show before its launch, with comedian and presenter Romesh Ranganathan saying that despite being best friends with fellow comic Rob Beckett, he would have no problem stabbing him in the back.
- "I mean, he's just as easily going to be on my side as he is going to twist the knife in my back given the opportunity," he said.
- This year's contestants are a mixture of famous faces from TV, film, radio and YouTube: Celebrity Traitors: Can I visit the castle, ride the train and see the unusual monument?
- Celebrity Traitors 2 cast: Who are this year's 'big dogs' and dark horses?
- Burna Boy Download 'Location' on iTunes 29 September 2026, 11:52 | Updated: 29 September 2026, 11:55 The BBC's Traitors UK 2026 is returning with a brand-new celebrity cast, featuring the likes of Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Maya Jama.
- The hit show hosted by British icon Claudia Winklemann, launched its first-ever celebrity version last year, to rave reviews.
- While the show has been confirmed, it only began filming in early May 2026.
- That being said, the show is not expected to land until Autumn 2026.
- The first season saw celebrities Niko Omilana, Cat Burns, and Johnathon Ross battle it out in a game of faithfuls and traitors, with comedian Alan Carr coming out on top.
- The lineup is stacked this year, with lots of celebrities presumably tuning into the previous show and wanting to have their own shot at becoming victorious.
- If you haven't already set your alarms or made plans to be seated in front of your telly, popcorn in hand, then we're here to tell you everything you need to know about the Celebrity Traitors season 2 premiere.