The Celebrity Traitors Series 2: Everything You Need To Know
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Following the massive success of the first installment, BBC’s The Celebrity Traitors is now gearing up for its second series.
With the main, civilian Traitors Series 4 having wrapped up in January 2026, attention has now swiftly turned to the celebrity version.
But who will be entering the star-studded castle next time around? And when can fans expect Series 2 to air? Keep scrolling to discover all there is to know about The Celebrity Traitors Season 2.
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The Celebrity Traitors Series 2 Release Date
An exact release date is yet to be confirmed by the BBC. Although it’s safe to assume Series 2 will have a similar schedule to last year, possibly airing in October and November 2026.
The BBC announced Celebrity Traitors would return for a second outing in November 2025, shortly after the Series 1 finale that was watched by more than 15 million viewers.
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“In 2026, the doors of the castle will be opened again to welcome celebrity players to the game to see who can charm, who can scheme, and ultimately who can survive in series two, which promises to be just as unmissable as the first,” the BBC teased in a statement.
As fans sit tight for any updates, some have begun speculating when filming will take place. One fan noted on X that Claudia Winkleman’s new BBC chat show wraps up in the week commencing April 20th, and if The Celebrity Traitors Series 2 keeps a similar schedule to last year, it could begin filming that same week.
The Celebrity Traitors Series 2 Cast
Like the release date, the Celebrity Traitors Season 2 cast remains tightly under wraps. Host Winkleman recently teased the new line-up during an appearance on Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden. “I can't say anything, but the cast is extraordinary,” she revealed.
She again discussed the Series 2 cast on BBC’s The One Show on March 25, telling host Vernon Kay the line-up is “certainly” full of “big dogs.” She added, “They had to repeat [the cast] twice to me. Because I was like, ‘Huh? Are you joking? Come again?’ We're incredibly lucky.”
Celebrity Traitors Cast Rumours
With the show set to begin filming in Spring 2026, many big names are now reportedly in the mix — most recently BBC presenter Amol Rajan. “Getting Amol is a massive coup. He is used to holding the country’s sharpest minds to account and spotting a lie from a mile away,” a source told The Sun.
Find more of the rumoured cast below!
Michael Sheen (Actor)
Stephen Graham (Actor)
Angela Scanlon (TV presenter)
Piers Morgan (Journalist)
Danny Dyer (Actor)
Richard E. Grant (Actor)
Hugh Bonneville (Actor)
Hugh Grant (Actor)
Daisy May Cooper (Actor & Comedian)
Jason Manford (TV presenter & Comedian)
Liam Gallagher (Singer)
Ben Fogle (TV presenter)
Joanne McNally (Comedian)
Tom Hiddleston (Actor)
Jamie Oliver (Celebrity chef)
Cheryl (Singer)
The Celebrity Traitors host
Despite being busy with her new talk show, Claudia Winkleman will indeed reprise her Celebrity Traitors hosting duties at the iconic Ardross Castle for Series 2.
