The BBC has unveiled the star-studded line-up for the upcoming second series of Celebrity Traitors, with Welsh actor Michael Sheen, EastEnders star Ross Kemp, and The Last Of Us actress Bella Ramsey among the 21 famous faces heading to a Scottish castle.
Celebrity Contestants and Format
The beloved reality game show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, will see the celebrities compete for a cash prize of up to £100,000 for their chosen charities. The majority of contestants play as faithfuls, trying to identify the traitors who secretly eliminate players each night.
Full Line-Up Revealed
The broadcaster announced the line-up on Saturday, which includes Industry actress Myha’la Herrold, model Jerry Hall, and Saltburn actor Richard E Grant. Comedians James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett, and Joanne McNally will also join. Other participants include singer-songwriter James Blunt, former Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock, actress Miranda Hart, and Love Island presenter Maya Jama. Rounding out the cast are Coronation Street actress Julie Hesmondhalgh, broadcaster Amol Rajan, Scottish actress Sharon Rooney, mathematician Professor Hannah Fry, content creator King Kenny, and actor Sebastian Croft.
Previous Success
The first series of Celebrity Traitors aired last autumn, drawing an average audience of 14.9 million viewers—the biggest TV audience of 2025. The finale peaked at 15.4 million viewers. The winner was comedian Alan Carr, who played as a Traitor.
Full List of Contestants for Series 2
- Amol Rajan – Journalist and broadcaster
- Bella Ramsey – Actor
- James Acaster – Comedian and podcaster
- James Blunt – Singer/songwriter
- Jerry Hall – Model and actress
- Joanne McNally – Comedian
- Joe Lycett – Comedian
- Julie Hesmondhalgh – Actor
- King Kenny – Content creator
- Leigh-Anne Pinnock – Singer/songwriter
- Maya Jama – Broadcaster and entrepreneur
- Michael Sheen – Actor and presenter
- Miranda Hart – Actor and author
- Myha’la – Actor
- Professor Hannah Fry – Broadcaster and mathematician
- Richard E Grant – Actor and author
- Rob Beckett – Comedian
- Romesh Ranganathan – Comedian
- Ross Kemp – Actor and presenter
- Sebastian Croft – Musician and actor
- Sharon Rooney – Actor
