The second series of British reality television series The Celebrity Traitors is currently airing on BBC One since 1 October 2026. Claudia Winkleman is presenting the ten-episode series. The companion show The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked has also returned, hosted by Ed Gamble. The celebrities are competing to win up to £100,000 for their chosen charities.
Production In November 2025, following the first series (the finale of which was the most viewed television broadcast in the UK in 2025), it was announced that The Celebrity Traitors had been renewed for a second series. Produced by Studio Lambert, the series began filming in May 2026 at Ardross Castle, had concluded by June, and will air later in 2026. Soon after being announced, the celebrities arrived at the nearby Inverness Airport. During filming, the cast stayed at the Inverness Airport Courtyard by Marriott hotel.
Prior to the official cast announcement, many celebrities expressed interest in appearing on the show, including Amanda Holden, Tom Hiddleston and Danny Dyer, who had turned down appearing on the first series. However, none of these celebrities were cast. Despite this, in March 2026 host Claudia Winkleman hinted that "the cast is extraordinary".
A teaser trailer was released simultaneously with the cast announcement on 2 May 2026, depicting the contestants' names on Traitors slates at an airport; some were misspelt, including "Richardy Grant", "Miranda Heart", and "Rob Bucket" (a reference to the series, in which players often spelt names incorrectly as they voted at the Round Table). A first-look trailer featuring the celebrities was released on 27 August 2026. Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival in August 2026, BBC content chief Kate Phillips said that the series will feature "tears and surprises". On 15 September, the series was confirmed to begin on 1 October, with episodes airing on Thursdays and Fridays on BBC One at 8pm. A special programme titled Traitor or Faithful? Claudia Decides was released on BBC iPlayer after the first episode aired.
Contestants The 21 celebrities competing in the series were revealed on 2 May 2026. The Guardian dubbed the line-up "one of the most high-profile casts ever assembled for a reality TV show". Significant pre-existing relationships between celebrities include the close friendship of comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan, who have appeared together on Rob & Romesh Vs, Ranganathan and Julie Hesmondhalgh, who are the presenter and narrator respectively on The Weakest Link, while Jerry Hall and Richard E. Grant are close friends and neighbours. The contestants' ages below are as shown on screen.
+List of The Celebrity Traitors contestants Contestant Age Notability Affiliation Finish Amol Rajan 43 Journalist & broadcasterFaithfulMurdered Bella Ramsey 23 ActorFaithfulParticipating Hannah Fry 42 Broadcaster & mathematicianFaithful James Acaster 41 Comedian & podcasterTraitor James Blunt 52 Singer-songwriter Faithful Jerry Hall 70 Model & actressFaithful Joanne McNally 43 ComedianFaithful Joe Lycett 38 ComedianFaithful Julie Hesmondhalgh 56 Actor Faithful King Kenny 29 Content creatorFaithful Leigh-Anne Pinnock 34 Singer-songwriterFaithful Maya Jama 32 Broadcaster & entrepreneurTraitor Michael Sheen 57 Actor & presenterFaithful Miranda Hart 53 Actor & authorFaithful Myha'la 30 ActorFaithful Richard E. Grant 69 Actor & authorTraitor Rob Beckett 40 ComedianFaithful 48 ComedianFaithful Ross Kemp 62 Actor & presenterFaithful Sebastian Croft 24 Musician & actorFaithful Sharon Rooney 37 ActorFaithful Notes
Elimination history
Key The contestant was a Faithful. The contestant was a Traitor. The contestant was ineligible to vote. The contestant was murdered by the Traitors. The contestant was banished at the round table.
Episode12345678910Traitors'DecisionAmol,James A.AmolRoss Shortlist Murder Recruit Shield Immune Joe,JulieBella & James A.,James B. & Rob,Joanne & Maya,Joe & Julie,Kenny & Richard,Leigh-Anne & Myha'la,Michael & Miranda,Romesh & Ross,Sebastian & SharonBanishment colspan="4" rowspan="2" Vote BellaNovote Hannah James A. James B. Jerry Joanne Joe Julie Kenny Maya Michael Miranda Myha'la Richard Rob Romesh Ross Sebastian Sharon AmolMurdered (Episode 2)
Notes
Missions EpisodeTask descriptionTime limitMoney earnedMoney availableRunning totalShield winner(s)1The mission took place at the wreck of the traitors' ship. Crates needed to be retrieved from the water and brought ashore. Three crates contained gold worth £3,000 apiece. Finding all the gold revealed a code to access the captain's safe, enabling an additional £6,000 to be banked.25 minutes £15,000£15,000(of £15,000)2In this mission, players entered a graveyard containing multiple graves, some filled with gold valued at £1,000 and others concealing coffins in which players would be buried. Before the challenge began, contestants were required to form pairs. One player, selected by the Traitors along with their partner, was not buried. Instead, they were given a key and instructed to choose whether to dig up a pair of buried players or uncover a grave containing gold. Each excavated grave revealed an additional key. Any players remaining in coffins at the end of the mission were at risk of murder. Buried contestants could also call out the word "Haggis" to be released, though doing so also placed them and their partner at risk of murder.15 minutes £10,000£20,000(of £25,000)BellaJames A.James B.JoanneJoeJulieKennyMayaMichaelMirandaMyha'laRichardRobRomeshRossSebastianSharon
Episodes
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. In September 2026, The Times ranked Hesmondhalgh as most likely to win the series.
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