Official lineup confirmed for second series of The Celebrity Traitors
The BBC has confirmed the official lineup for the second series of The Celebrity Traitors, featuring a star-studded cast including Richard E Grant, Michael Sheen, and Bella Ramsey. The reality game show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, will see 21 celebrities compete in a Scottish castle for a chance to win up to £100,000 for charity. The first series achieved massive viewership, peaking at 15.4 million, and became the UK's most-watched TV show of 2025.
- ▪The first series of The Celebrity Traitors peaked at 15.4 million viewers and averaged 14.9 million viewers per episode.
- ▪The show attracted a strong young audience, with over half of viewers aged 16–24 watching every episode live or on iPlayer the same day.
- ▪A stage adaptation of The Traitors is set to open in London in 2027, produced by Studio Lambert and Neal Street Productions.
- ▪Celebrities competing in the second series include Miranda Hart, James Blunt, Maya Jama, and Joe Lycett.
- ▪The show has expanded into merchandise, immersive experiences, and games since its 2022 debut.
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The first series of The Celebrity Traitors saw massive viewership, with the finale hitting a peak of 15.4 million viewers, according to the broadcaster. Photograph: PHOTOGRAPHER:/CREDIT LINE:BBC/Studio Lambert/Paul ChappellsView image in fullscreenThe first series of The Celebrity Traitors saw massive viewership, with the finale hitting a peak of 15.4 million viewers, according to the broadcaster. Photograph: PHOTOGRAPHER:/CREDIT LINE:BBC/Studio Lambert/Paul ChappellsTelevisionOfficial lineup confirmed for second series of The Celebrity TraitorsActors Richard E Grant, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey among star-studded cast hoping for victory as BBC’s hit spin-off series returns to screensSammy GecsoylerSat 2 May 2026 08.32 EDTLast modified on Sat 2 May 2026 08.46 EDTSharePrefer the…
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