The BBC's Celebrity Traitors returns tonight for a second series, with 21 new celebrities taking part in the ultimate game of betrayal and trust. Claudia Winkleman is back to host, as the famous faces battle it out to secure up to £100,000 for charity while navigating a web of intrigue.
Return of the hit show
After the triumph of the inaugural series, which saw Alan Carr emerge victorious as the unsuspected Traitor, viewers pleaded for a fresh cohort of celebrities to test their mettle. The previous series claimed a Bafta for most memorable TV moment when Carr was reduced to tears during the finale, having successfully concealed his true identity throughout.
A grand total of 21 new famous participants will engage in challenging tasks, heated discussions around the round table, and desperate attempts to unmask the scheming Traitors.
The 2026 cast
Amol Rajan is a journalist and author who served as BBC News' media editor. He's also recognised for his contributions to BBC Radio 4's Today programme. From 2023, he has presented the quiz programme University Challenge. The father-of-four is wed to academic Charlotte Faircloth.
Bella Ramsey is an actor renowned for their performances in Game of Thrones and The Last of Us. The 23 year old talent is also poised to portray the lead role in Channel 4's upcoming drama series Maya.
James Acaster is a comedian who already knows The Traitors: Uncloaked host Ed Gamble well, as the duo present the popular food and comedy podcast Off Menu together. Following a stint drumming for local bands, he started pursuing stand-up comedy professionally in 2008 and subsequently appeared in programmes such as Taskmaster.
James Blunt is primarily recognised as a singer, famous for tracks like "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover". Prior to his musical career, he served as a British Army captain during the aftermath of the Kosovo War. Following his military service, he achieved stardom in 2004 with his debut album Back to Bedlam.
Jerry Hall is an American model and actress, most notably recognised as the former partner of The Rolling Stones frontman, Mick Jagger. The 70 year old has been linked to several high-profile figures, including media tycoon Rupert Murdoch. Following her modelling days, she moved into acting, featuring in the 1989 film Batman.
Joanne McNally is an Irish comedian who co-presents the podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me alongside Vogue Williams. The 43 year old previously co-hosted Republic of Telly for RTÉ. The performer initially worked as a publicist, having originally planned to pursue journalism. She has since featured in numerous television programmes, including Celebrity Gogglebox, Taskmaster and The Big Fat Quiz of Everything.
Joe Lycett is a comedian recognised for his campaigning work and daring public demonstrations, including legally changing his name to Hugo Boss in opposition to a legal battle between the fashion brand and independent retailers. The performer is also celebrated for his presenting roles on The Great British Sewing Bee and Channel 4's Joe Lycett's Got Your Back.
Julie Hesmondhalgh is a 56 year old actress most famous for portraying Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street from 1998 to 2014. She has appeared in numerous other successful productions, including Happy Valley, Broadchurch and The Pact.
King Kenny, whose real name is Kenny Oghenovo Ojuederie, is a YouTube personality and former boxer. Following the launch of his YouTube channel in 2014, he became part of the YouTube collective the Beta Squad with five other content creators. He entered the boxing ring for the first time against American YouTuber FaZe Temperrr in 2022 at Wembley Arena.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock is a former Little Mix member who now pursues a solo music career. She achieved stardom after triumphing in the eighth series of The X Factor and, as part of the band, secured three Brit Awards. In 2023, she launched her solo venture and has released two singles that climbed into the top 30 of the UK Singles Chart. In 2021, she made her film debut in Boxing Day.
Maya Jama is a well-known broadcaster who first gained recognition as a presenter on MTV and BBC Radio 1. She has since hosted popular TV shows like The Circle, Glow Up and most notably, Love Island. Additionally, she serves as a panellist on The Masked Singer.
Michael Sheen is a renowned Welsh actor and presenter, celebrated for his performances in The Deal, The Queen and The Special Relationship. Audiences may also know him from films such as The Twilight Saga, and TV series like Prodigal Son and Good Omens. The father of three is currently in a relationship with Swedish actress Anna Lundberg.
Miranda Hart is a comedian and actress, best known for her eponymous sitcom Miranda, which she both starred in and wrote. Prior to this, she appeared in The Vicar of Dibley and Not Going Out. Fans will also remember her as Chummy from the hit BBC drama Call the Midwife. Beyond television, she has penned several books.
Myha'la is an American actress recognised for her role as Harper Stern in the series Industry. Her other credits include roles in Bodies Bodies Bodies and Leave the World Behind.
Hannah Fry is a mathematician and broadcaster affiliated with Cambridge University and University College London. She has presented numerous TV and radio programmes for the BBC, including The Secret Genius of Modern Life. She publicly shared her cervical cancer diagnosis in 2020, and subsequently wrote and presented the documentary Making Sense of Cancer with Hannah Fry.
Richard E. Grant is an actor and presenter who garnered acclaim for his performance as Jack Hock in the drama film Can You Ever Forgive Me? He's also well-known for his appearances in Doctor Who, Frasier, A Series of Unfortunate Events and Suspect.
Rob Beckett is a comedian recognised for hosting Rob and Romesh Vs alongside fellow comic Romesh Ranganathan. He's featured on numerous panel shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats and recently took part in the Prime Video sensation, Last One Laughing.
Romesh Ranganathan is a comedian who's fronted various comedy programmes including Judge Romesh and The Ranganation. He's also famous for his role hosting the revived version of The Weakest Link. In 2025, he made his West End debut performing alongside Sheridan Smith in Woman in Mind.
Ross Kemp is an actor and presenter most famous for portraying Grant Mitchell in EastEnders. He also appeared as Graham Lodsworth in Emmerdale and Detective Inspector Monk in Birds of a Feather. His documentary series, Ross Kemp on Gangs, secured a BAFTA for Best Factual Series.
Sebastian Croft is a 24 year old actor and singer who portrayed a young Ned Stark in Game of Thrones. He's also recognised for his parts in Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans and Netflix's Heartstopper.
Sharon Rooney is a renowned Scottish actress, famed for her role as Rae Earl in My Mad Fat Diary. She later portrayed Sophie in Two Doors Down and recently featured in the thriller The Revenge Club. Before transitioning to acting, she initially pursued a career in stand-up comedy.
When to watch
The Celebrity Traitors starts tonight on BBC One at 8pm.
