All The Celebs Who Have Turned Down The Celebrity Traitors Series 2
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BBC's The Celebrity Traitors gripped the nation back in October 2025 — and soon after Alan Carr’s stunning victory, attention quickly turned to Series 2.
The BBC confirmed a second season was indeed on the way last year. However, details of a release date and the all-important celeb cast remain top secret.
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What we do know, however, is that many famous faces have already turned down The Celebrity Traitors, despite its ratings success (more than 15 million tuned into the finale).
Keep scrolling to find out which celebrities said “it’s a no from me” for Series 2.
These Celebs Turned Down The Celebrity Traitors
First up, Line of Duty star Anna Maxwell Martin. Appearing on ITV’s The Jonathan Ross Show, the actress revealed she turned the reality show down in 2025 because it films too late. “They’re not leaving that castle until it gets dark … I want to be in bed by 8pm.”
Richard Osman, the author and former Pointless host, confessed he'd only play if guaranteed a Traitor spot. "I couldn’t bear it if I were a Faithful,” he told Good Morning Britain.
Money expert Martin Lewis also passed, blaming his packed schedule. The Apprentice star Karren Brady was another to say no. “I’ve never seen it,” she said, adding that she doesn’t “have the time.”
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Harry Potter alum Miriam Margolyes didn't mince words when asked about the show: "I can’t think of anything I’d rather less do. I’m not into that,” she said, while comedian Ricky Gervais claimed there’s “no way” the BBC could afford him.
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Tennis ace Andy Murray and mum Judy Murray also declined, with no detailed reasons. Finally, Oasis singer Liam Gallagher rebuffed the offer for the first series, quipping, "I got asked. I don’t do celebrity." Though recent buzz suggests he might reconsider for series two.
Drag Race judge Michelle Visage also turned down Series 2 due to schedule conflicts, and revealed that her “biggest concern” about joining the show is that people would “automatically assume” she’s a Traitor.
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“I don't want to be voted off first because people don't have the vision that I can be something other than what I play on the telly,” she told HELLO! Magazine.
Speaking to The Daily Mail, Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones shut down rumours she’d be taking part, explaining that the show’s physical challenges are a red line. “I was asked about doing it. I do love the show,” Jones said. “I’d have to swim in a lake, put on a wetsuit. So I’d rather watch it. I’m not doing it.”
TV presenter Alison Hammond has long been rumoured to be taking part. However, she recently disclosed that Celebrity Traitors is “a definite no” for her. "I can’t do it, because I’m doing Bake Off … I’m so sorry, I would love to do that. I wouldn’t want to be a Traitor, though, I’d want to be a Faithful. I don’t want no stress.”
The Celebrity Traitors Series 2 Cast
Despite a string of firm nos from the above, plenty of stars are reportedly in talks to appear in the much-anticipated second series, which is set to begin filming in April 2026! Watch this space.
