Get Ready for Celebrity Traitors Season 2: Who's Joining the Deception Game?

Celebrity Traitors is back for its second season, hosted by Claudia Winkleman. The BBC has announced a star-studded lineup of 21 celebrities, including Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey, who will compete in a thrilling game of deception for a £100,000 cash prize for charity. The contestants will gather at a Scottish castle, and the season is set to premiere later this year. Fans are already buzzing about the new cast, which includes actors, musicians, and comedians. The show, based on a Dutch format, promises to deliver excitement and intrigue as contestants try to identify the 'traitors' among them. Don't miss out on the drama and fun that awaits in this highly anticipated season!

By Narendra Chaudhary May 2, 2026, 23:05 IST

Celebrity Traitors Returns with a Star-Studded Cast

Celebrity Traitors, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, is gearing up for its second season. The BBC has unveiled the lineup of celebrities who will participate in this thrilling game of deception and betrayal. A total of 21 new famous faces, including Michael Sheen from The Good Omens, Bella Ramsey from The Last of Us, and singer James Blunt, will gather at a Scottish castle to vie for a £100,000 cash prize for charity. Fans can expect the new season to debut on BBC One later this year.

Meet the Contestants of Celebrity Traitors Season 2

The network creatively announced the contestants on social media, showcasing drivers holding name cards of the participants as they arrived at the airport. The full roster includes journalist Amol Rajan; actors Michael Sheen, Bella Ramsey, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Miranda Hart, Ross Kemp, Myha’la from Industry, Richard E Grant from Saltburn, Sebastian Croft from Heartstopper, and Sharon Rooney; podcaster James Acaster; singer James Blunt and Leigh-Anne Pinnock from Little Mix; model Jerry Hall; comedians Joanne McNally, Joe Lycett, Rob Beckett, and Romesh Ranganathan; YouTuber King Kenny; Love Island presenter Maya Jama; and Professor Hannah Fry.

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Fans have already taken to the comments section, with TV presenter Alison Hammond expressing her excitement for the new contestants. Some celebrities have been spotted making their way to the Scottish Highlands to film the upcoming series. This UK game show is adapted from a Dutch format. The inaugural season of Celebrity Traitors premiered in October 2025, drawing an impressive average viewership of 14.9 million, with the finale attracting 15.4 million viewers.

In this game, celebrity contestants, referred to as 'faithfuls,' must identify the 'murderous traitors' among them. The audience knows who the pre-selected traitors are, and these individuals attempt to eliminate players during the night. In India, filmmaker Karan Johar hosts the celebrity edition. The second season is expected to air later this year; Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther were crowned the winners of the first season of the reality series on Amazon Prime Video.

Insights into Celebrity Traitors

This celebrity version is a spinoff of the regular edition featuring everyday participants. Claudia Winkleman hosts both versions. The first season wrapped up in November 2025, with comedian Alan Carr emerging as the last remaining Traitor and securing £87,500 for his chosen charity, Neuroblastoma UK. The nine-episode series captivated UK audiences during its initial airing.