The Celebrity Traitors series 2

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The Celebrity Traitors
Series 2
Presented byClaudia Winkleman
No. of contestants21
LocationArdross, Highland
Companion showThe Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked
Release
Original networkBBC One
Original release2026 (2026)
Series chronology

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]

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, had concluded by June, and will air later in 2026.[5][6][7] Soon after the celebrities were announced, they arrived into nearby Inverness Airport.[8] During filming, the cast stayed at the Inverness Airport Courtyard by Marriott hotel.[9]

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.[10] Despite this, in March 2026 host Claudia Winkleman hinted that "the cast is extraordinary".[11] 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]

Contestants

The 21 celebrities competing in the series were revealed on 2 May 2026.[5][12][13] The Guardian dubbed the line-up "one of the most high-profile casts ever assembled for a reality TV show".[14] Significant pre-existing relationships between celebrities include the close friendship of comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan,[12][15] who have appeared together on Rob & Romesh Vs.[1]

List of The Celebrity Traitors contestants
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
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-songwriter
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.[14][16]

References

  1. Lambert, Guy (2 May 2026). "Celebrity Traitors 2026: Full line-up of series two confirmed". BBC News. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  2. Rufo, Yasmin (10 November 2025). "Celebrity Traitors to return for a second series in 2026". BBC News. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  3. Savage, Michael (8 November 2025). "How The Celebrity Traitors reversed TV's most troubling trend". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  4. Kanter, Jake (10 November 2025). "The Celebrity Traitors Renewed For Second Season By The BBC". Deadline. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  5. Kanter, Jake (2 May 2026). "The Celebrity Traitors Season 2 Gathers Cast Including Bella Ramsey". Deadline. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  6. Dorans, Charlotte (4 June 2026). "Celebrity Traitors Richard E Grant reveals "accurate" warning from Celia Imrie". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  7. Jones, Tamera; Weintraub, Steven (6 June 2026). "The Celebrity Traitors UK Season 2 Is Officially Coming Sooner Than Expected". Collider. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  8. "Inverness Airport staffing issues could affect flights 'for weeks'". BBC News. 5 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  9. Gowans-Eglinton, Charlie (10 May 2026). "What Celebrity Traitors want on room service: snacks, G&Ts and a chat". The Times. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  10. McGrath, Rachel (20 January 2026). "All the stars who've put themselves forward for Celebrity Traitors series 2". The Independent. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  11. Warner, Sam (20 March 2026). "Claudia Winkleman hints that next series of Celebrity Traitors cast is "extraordinary"". Digital Spy. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  12. Chilton, Louis (2 May 2026). "Celebrity Traitors 2026 confirms star-studded lineup". The Independent. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  13. White, Robert (2 May 2026). "Jerry Hall and Amol Rajan among new Celebrity Traitors". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  14. Savage, Michael (9 May 2026). "'You don't have to sell them on the idea': how Celebrity Traitors has seduced the stars". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
  15. Hogan, Michael (3 May 2026). "This is the Celebrity Traitors line-up of dreams". The Telegraph. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  16. Smith, Patrick (6 May 2026). "The vital missing ingredient from this year's Celebrity Traitors cast". The Independent. Retrieved 11 May 2026.