Celebrity Traitors viewers were all left saying the same thing just minutes into the first episode. The BBC show returned to screens on Thursday night (October 1) to kick off its second series.
Just like the original civilian series, the programme is fronted by Claudia Winkleman. The rules of the game are the exact same, but fans can expect a number of different twists to the show. And those hoping to make it all the way to the end - to win a cash prize for charity - include 21 famous faces.
Stars head to Scotland
Stars such as Ross Kemp, Maya Jama, Bella Ramsey, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and James Blunt have headed up to Scotland - in a game that's sure to bring all the drama.
As fans sat down to watch the first episode, it seemed like they were overjoyed as they all said the same thing just seconds in. Rushing over to X, viewers applauded the standard of the cast.
Fans praise the cast
“This cast is 10/10 omg I’m praying they give us good TV,” said one person. Someone else added: “The cast of this year's #CelebrityTraitors is top tier.” A third penned: “This is the most celebrity celebrity cast ever.”
Echoing their thoughts, a fourth said: “This cast is excellent.” Someone else then wrote: “This cast is STACKED and I'm here for it.”
Cast breakdown
The majority of the cast are actors, with 10 of them in the castle compared with five comedians, three TV presenters, two pop stars and a social media influencer. Bella Ramsey, 22, got their breakthrough role in Game of Thrones and proved a huge hit as Ellie in The Last of Us.
American Jerry Hall, 69, whose former husbands include Rolling Stone Mick Jagger and media mogul Rupert Murdoch, is best known for starring in the West End plus on screen for her role in Batman. Julie Hesmondhalgh played Coronation Street’s Hayley Cropper until 2014 and has since starred in many other TV shows, including ITV’s Mr Bates Vs the Post Office.
Meanwhile, Richard E Grant has just finished playing Mr Bennet alongside Ruth Jones in BBC1’s The Other Bennet Sister and is best known for his role in 80s cult classic Withnail & I. Celebrity Traitors airs on BBC One and iPlayer.
