Peter Crouch has reportedly been approached to take part in the second series of Celebrity Traitors. The former England striker is the latest big name linked to the all-star version of the hit BBC game show, with producers believing he could attract a new audience and entertain viewers with his quick wit.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Producers think Peter would be brilliant. They know landing him would be a big coup and bring a new type of viewer to the series. Plus they haven’t had an ex pro footballer on the show yet.”
YouTuber Specs Gonzalez, real name Ferdinand Umeh, is also said to be in talks to take part. Other names tipped for the series include Michael Sheen, Danny Dyer, and Joanne McNally. The programme is set to film in Scotland next month.
Michael Sheen is seen as the show's biggest draw, with a source telling The Sun: “Michael has had a lot of practice playing lying, duplicitous and scheming men — the Traitors should be a breeze. He is very much seen as a ‘big dog’ signing.”
Previous reports suggested producers are “absolutely desperate” to land Stephen Graham as a contestant. The Adolescence actor is among those eyed as a “star signing” for the series, with a source telling the Mail on Sunday: “They are absolutely desperate to nail down Stephen for the show. He would be their star signing.”
A BBC spokesman said: “We aren’t commenting on speculation and details for The Celebrity Traitors series two will be announced in due course.”
