The Celebrity Traitors Season 2 Overview
Premiere Date:
- When: Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8 p.m.
- Where: BBC One and BBC iPlayer
- Frequency: New episodes every Thursday and Friday night at 8 p.m.
Episode Count
- Total Episodes: 10
- Format: Celebrities live in a Scottish castle divided into Traitors and Faithfuls.
Cast
The second season features an intriguing mix of 21 celebrities, including:
- Michael Sheen
- Bella Ramsey
- Richard E. Grant
- Jerry Hall
- Maya Jama
- Miranda Hart
- James Acaster
- James Blunt
- Leigh-Anne Pinnock
- Ross Kemp
- Romesh Ranganathan
- Joe Lycett
Other contestants include Amol Rajan, Joanne McNally, Julie Hesmondhalgh, King Kenny, Myha’la, Professor Hannah Fry, Rob Beckett, Sebastian Croft, and Sharon Rooney.
Hosting
- Host: Claudia Winkleman returns, known for her distinctive style and humor, and will oversee the Round Table discussions.
Game Format
The game remains unchanged:
- Traitors: Know each other and secretly eliminate Faithfuls.
- Faithfuls: Work together to identify and banish Traitors.
- Objective: Celebrities compete for charity, with up to £100,000 available for the winning charity.
Companion Show
- Title: The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked
- Host: Ed Gamble
- Content: Discussion of key events after each episode, available on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and BBC Sounds.
Viewing Information
In the UK, Season 2 airs on BBC One and streams on BBC iPlayer.
Season 1 Recap
Alan Carr won Season 1, becoming a standout contestant as a Traitor and capturing the audience with strategic gameplay, leading to record viewership of 15.4 million.
For more details, visit BBC – The Celebrity Traitors.
