Tom Hiddleston has been forced to pull out of the second series of Celebrity Traitors at the last minute due to an unavoidable scheduling clash, according to reports. The 45-year-old actor, known for his roles in the Avengers franchise and BBC's The Night Manager, was reportedly 'gutted' to miss out on the show, which he has previously described as 'maybe the best television I've seen'.
Hiddleston, a self-proclaimed fan of the programme, had been lined up to appear at Ardross Castle for filming, which is currently underway. In a Radio 2 appearance earlier this year, he praised the format as 'the most ingenious thing' and expressed interest in playing a Faithful, calling it an opportunity to 'play detectives'. The celebrity version of the show, won last year by Alan Carr, attracted over 15 million viewers.
Despite Hiddleston's absence, the series 2 line-up remains star-studded, featuring Hollywood actors Richard E. Grant and Michael Sheen, alongside comedians Joanne McNally, Joe Lycett, James Acaster, Romesh Ranganathan, and Rob Beckett. Other notable names include singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock, musician James Blunt, model Jerry Hall, and actor Ross Kemp.
The BBC confirmed the official line-up last Saturday. The show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, is set to return this autumn.
