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, Richard Osman, the author and former Pointless host, who 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 also said no. “I’ve never seen it,” she said, adding that she doesn’t “have the time.”
BBC / KAREN BRADY
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.
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.
