The Celebrity Traitors series 2
2026 series of The Celebrity Traitors
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The second series of British reality television series The Celebrity Traitors is scheduled to air on BBC One in autumn 2026. Claudia Winkleman will present the ten-episode series.[1] The companion show The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked will also return, hosted by Ed Gamble.[2] The celebrities will compete to win up to £100,000 for their chosen charities.[1]
| The Celebrity Traitors | |
|---|---|
| Series 2 | |
| Presented by | Claudia Winkleman |
| No. of contestants | 21 |
| Location | Ardross, Highland |
| Companion show | The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC One |
| Original release | 2026 |
| Series chronology | |
Production
In November 2025, following the first series (whose finale was the most viewed television broadcast in the UK in 2025),[3] it was announced that The Celebrity Traitors had been renewed for a second series.[2][4] Produced by Studio Lambert, the series began filming in May 2026 at Ardross Castle and will air later in 2026.[5] Soon after the celebrities were announced, they arrived into nearby Inverness Airport.[6] A teaser trailer was released simultaneously with the cast announcement on 2 May 2026, depicting the contestants' names on Traitors slates at an airport, with some named being misspelt (a reference to the previous series, which often featured incorrectly spelt names as players voted at the Round Table).[1]
Prior to the official cast announcement, many celebrities expressed interest in appearing on the show, including Amanda Holden, Tom Hiddleston, and Danny Dyer, who turned down appearing on the first series. However, none of these celebrities were cast.[7] Despite this, in March 2026 host Claudia Winkleman hinted that "the cast is extraordinary".[8]
Contestants
The 21 celebrities competing in the series were revealed on 2 May 2026.[5][9][10] The Guardian dubbed the line-up "one of the most high-profile casts ever assembled for a reality TV show".[11] Significant pre-existing relationships between celebrities include the close friendship of comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan,[9][12] who have appeared together on Rob & Romesh Vs.[1]
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| Contestant | Age | Notability | Affiliation | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amol Rajan | 42 | Journalist & broadcaster | TBA | TBA |
| Bella Ramsey | 22 | Actor | ||
| Hannah Fry | 42 | Broadcaster & mathematician | ||
| James Acaster | 41 | Comedian & presenter | ||
| James Blunt | 52 | Singer-songwriter | ||
| Jerry Hall | 69 | Model & actress | ||
| Joanne McNally | 42 | Stand-up comedian | ||
| Joe Lycett | 37 | Comedian & presenter | ||
| Julie Hesmondhalgh | 56 | Actress | ||
| King Kenny | 29 | Social media personality | ||
| Leigh-Anne Pinnock | 34 | Singer-songwriter | ||
| Maya Jama | 31 | Television presenter | ||
| Michael Sheen | 57 | Actor | ||
| Miranda Hart | 53 | Actress & comedian | ||
| Myha'la | 30 | Actress | ||
| Richard E. Grant | 68 | Actor | ||
| Rob Beckett | 40 | Comedian & presenter | ||
| Romesh Ranganathan | 48 | Comedian & presenter | ||
| Ross Kemp | 61 | Actor & television presenter | ||
| Sebastian Croft | 24 | Actor & singer | ||
| Sharon Rooney | 37 | Actress |
Reception
Critical reception
Some outlets commented on the lack of sportspeople compared to the previous series, which included Tom Daley, Clare Balding, and finalist Joe Marler.[11][13]