Why Did Tom Hiddleston Drop Out of The Celebrity Traitors? Find Out the Shocking Reason!
Tom Hiddleston's Withdrawal from The Celebrity Traitors
The filming for the new season of The Celebrity Traitors in the UK is currently underway, but one notable actor will not be part of the lineup. Reports suggest that Loki star Tom Hiddleston was originally slated to join the cast but had to pull out at the last minute due to a scheduling conflict with a film shoot. As Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday is back for additional filming, fans are speculating whether this was the reason for his unexpected exit. Previously, Hiddleston had expressed his admiration for The Traitors, calling it the best television he had ever seen.
Tom Hiddleston's Last-Minute Exit
Sources from The Daily Mail and The Sun indicate that Hiddleston's departure from The Celebrity Traitors was a last-minute decision. The 45-year-old actor reportedly feels "gutted" about missing the celebrity edition due to an unavoidable scheduling clash with a film project. Season 2 of The Celebrity Traitors features British celebrities like Michael Sheen, Love Island host Maya Jama, Richard E Grant, Jerry Hall, and Bella Ramsey, with filming already taking place in the scenic Scottish Highlands.
In a January 2026 interview with Radio Times, Hiddleston shared his excitement for The Traitors, calling it one of the best shows on television. He had expressed interest in the celebrity version, stating, "I loved the celebrity one." The show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, features celebrities competing for a £100,000 cash prize for charity and is set to air on BBC One later this year.
While Hiddleston has several upcoming TV projects like The Night Manager, The White Darkness, and Spadehead lined up for next year and beyond, he has completed filming for his films Avengers: Doomsday and Apple TV's Tenzing. However, reshoots for Doomsday are currently ongoing, and reports indicate that he may reprise his role as Loki. The Marvel film is scheduled for release in theaters on December 18, 2026.
Details on The Celebrity Traitors Season 2
Based on a Danish game show, The Traitors revolves around contestants who must identify the "deceptive traitors" among them. Participants are divided into two groups: the faithful and the traitors, who are pre-selected and known to the audience. The traitors 'eliminate' other players during the night.
The remaining celebrity contestants include journalist Amol Rajan; actors Julie Hesmondhalgh, Miranda Hart, Ross Kemp, Industry's Myha’la, Heartstopper's Sebastian Croft, and Sharon Rooney; podcaster James Acaster; singers James Blunt and Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock; comedians Joanne McNally, Joe Lycett, Rob Beckett, and Romesh Ranganathan; YouTuber King Kenny; and Professor Hannah Fry.