The official lineup for the second series of The Celebrity Traitors has been confirmed, featuring a star-studded cast including actors Richard E Grant, Michael Sheen, and Bella Ramsey. The BBC's hit spin-off series returns to screens with 21 celebrities heading to a castle in the Highlands for a chance to win up to £100,000 for charity.
Star-Studded Cast
Oscar-nominated Richard E Grant, acclaimed actor Michael Sheen, and The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey are among the thespians vying for victory. They are joined by Industry star Myha'la, comedian Miranda Hart, and Love Island host Maya Jama. Actor and model Jerry Hall, former Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and singer-songwriter James Blunt will also compete.
Comedians and More
A number of comedians join the second series, including James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett, and Joanne McNally. Other lineup members include Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh, broadcaster Amol Rajan, actress Sharon Rooney, mathematician Professor Hannah Fry, content creator King Kenny, and actor Sebastian Croft.
First Series Success
The first series of The Celebrity Traitors attracted a massive viewership, with the finale hitting a peak of 15.4 million viewers, according to the broadcaster. The series brought in an average audience of 14.9 million people during its run, making it the biggest TV audience of 2025. It was also a hit among young viewers, with more than half of viewers aged 16 to 24 watching every episode as it was broadcast.
Comedian Alan Carr won the first celebrity series, outwitting Stephen Fry, Celia Imrie, and Nick Mohammed.
Host and Spin-Offs
Claudia Winkleman hosts the show, and after its success, she fronted her own Friday night chatshow, The Claudia Winkleman Show, which drew 1.5 million viewers on its debut. The Traitors franchise has expanded to include a two-hour immersive experience, a board game, a card game, and branded cloaks. A stage adaptation is also planned for London in 2027.
