The second series of Celebrity Traitors launches on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Thursday, October 1 at 8pm, with Claudia Winkleman returning to host as 21 famous faces enter the Scottish Highlands for a new run of secret missions, deception and betrayal.
The celebrity edition follows the same format as the original series, with contestants secretly divided into Traitors and Faithfuls. While the Traitors attempt to remain undetected as they “murder” contestants from the game each night, the Faithfuls must work out who is lying before they are picked off. There is a cash prize of up to £100,000 for the winner's chosen charity.
Who is taking part in Celebrity Traitors 2026?
The second series features a star-studded line-up, including actors, comedians, musicians and some of Britain's best-known TV personalities.
- Joanne McNally – Irish comedian and podcaster, priced among the early favourites to win.
- Michael Sheen – Welsh actor known for Frost/Nixon, Good Omens and The Queen.
- James Blunt – Singer-songwriter known for You're Beautiful and Goodbye My Lover.
- Bella Ramsey – Actor known for The Last of Us and Game of Thrones.
- Maya Jama – TV presenter and broadcaster, known for Love Island and Glow Up.
- James Acaster – Comedian known for stand-up and Taskmaster.
- Joe Lycett – Comedian and presenter known for public stunts.
- Julie Hesmondhalgh – Actress known for Coronation Street, Broadchurch and Happy Valley.
- Sharon Rooney – Scottish actress known for My Mad Fat Diary and Barbie.
- Jerry Hall – Model and actress with a long career in fashion and entertainment.
- Professor Hannah Fry – Mathematician and broadcaster.
- Leigh-Anne Pinnock – Former Little Mix star and solo artist.
- Miranda Hart – Comedian and actress known for her BBC sitcom Miranda.
- Romesh Ranganathan – Comedian, presenter and writer.
- Rob Beckett – Comedian and co-host of the Parenting Hell podcast.
- Ross Kemp – Actor and presenter known for EastEnders.
- Richard E Grant – Oscar-nominated actor known for Withnail & I.
- Sebastian Croft – Actor known for Heartstopper.
- Amol Rajan – BBC broadcaster and journalist.
- Myha'la – American actor known for Industry and Bodies Bodies Bodies.
- King Kenny – YouTuber and boxer, real name Kenny Ojuederie.
Celebrity Traitors 2026 winner odds
According to the latest odds from the Online Betting Guide (OLBG), comedian Joanne McNally and actor Michael Sheen are joint favourites at 6/1. James Blunt follows at 13/2, while Bella Ramsey is priced at 7/1 and Maya Jama at 8/1. James Acaster, Joe Lycett and Julie Hesmondhalgh are all priced at 9/1.
The odds are subject to change once the series gets under way, particularly as viewers discover which celebrities have been secretly chosen as Traitors.
When does Celebrity Traitors 2026 start?
The opening episode will be extra-long, with the series then airing twice a week on Thursday and Friday evenings. The celebrity edition follows the success of the first series, which saw Alan Carr crowned the winner after secretly playing as a Traitor. Carr made it to the final without his true identity being uncovered and walked away with £87,500 for his chosen charity, Neuroblastoma UK.
With 21 new celebrities preparing to enter the castle, viewers will have to wait until Thursday to discover which of them Claudia Winkleman has secretly chosen to become Traitors.
