The Celebrity Traitors season 2 is officially on the way, and BBC has confirmed a star-packed line-up for the second series of the celebrity spin-off. The show returns to Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, where a fresh group of famous faces will play the ultimate game of deception: some are secretly chosen as Traitors, while the Faithfuls try to expose them before it is too late.
Quick Details
- Show: The Celebrity Traitors
- Season: 2
- Network: BBC One
- Presenter: Claudia Winkleman
- Episodes: 10
- Filming location: Ardross Castle, Highland, Scotland
- Release window: Autumn 2026
- Companion show: The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked (returning)
The Celebrity Traitors season 2 cast (confirmed)
BBC revealed 21 celebrity contestants for season 2. Here is the full list:
- Amol Rajan
- Bella Ramsey
- Hannah Fry
- James Acaster
- James Blunt
- Jerry Hall
- Joanne McNally
- Joe Lycett
- Julie Hesmondhalgh
- King Kenny
- Leigh-Anne Pinnock
- Maya Jama
- Michael Sheen
- Miranda Hart
- Myha’la
- Richard E. Grant
- Rob Beckett
- Romesh Ranganathan
- Ross Kemp
- Sebastian Croft
- Sharon Rooney
What to expect in season 2
The format stays brutally simple: the Traitors sabotage, the Faithfuls hunt, and every round table can flip the game overnight. Celebrity seasons often hit harder because everyone arrives with a public image to protect and an ego to manage. Expect bigger psychological plays, sharper alliances, and more high-risk accusations as the cast tries to survive the castle without becoming the next banished name.
FAQs
When will The Celebrity Traitors season 2 air? It is scheduled for Autumn 2026.
Where is The Celebrity Traitors filmed? Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
How many episodes? 10 episodes.
How The Celebrity Traitors works
The celebrity edition uses the same social-deduction format as the main BBC series. A small group of Traitors secretly removes players while the Faithful try to identify them at the round table. Challenges add money to the prize fund, and the remaining players must decide when they believe every Traitor has been banished.
Who hosts The Celebrity Traitors Season 2?
Claudia Winkleman is associated with the UK edition’s castle, missions and round-table banishments. Any hosting change should be considered confirmed only when announced by the BBC or the production.
Where is The Celebrity Traitors filmed?
The UK Traitors franchise is filmed around Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands. The castle provides the recognizable breakfast room, round table and surrounding outdoor locations used for missions.
Confirmed cast versus rumored names
Celebrity casting reports often appear before the BBC releases a full lineup. This page separates officially announced participants from rumored names so readers are not misled by speculation, scheduling conflicts or reports that later change.
Last reviewed: August 2026. Cast and release details will be updated after official BBC announcements.