A brand new lineup of celebrities is making their way to the Scottish Highlands for the second series of The Celebrity Traitors. The BBC has announced that much-loved host Claudia Winkleman will be back at the helm of the gameshow this autumn, welcoming 21 household names to the castle.
This upcoming series will feature ten hour-long instalments as the Faithfuls and Traitors go head-to-head competing for a prize fund of £100,000, with the winnings going to a charity chosen by the victor. Amongst the contestants is Gen Z personality King Kenny, who shares a fascinating connection with last series' Niko Omilana. Here's what you should know about the digital influencer.
What is King Kenny's real name?
King Kenny goes by his stage name across all platforms, though his birth name is Kenny Ojuederie. The 29-year-old digital creator boasts an impressive following of over 2 million YouTube subscribers, alongside 788,000 Instagram devotees and 623,800 TikTok admirers.
How is King Kenny famous?
Kenny co-founded the widely popular YouTube collective Beta Squad, which also features Celebrity Traitors contestant Niko Omilana. The collective has gained recognition for their entertaining challenge videos and partnerships with fellow internet personalities such as KSI. They've amassed an impressive 11.7 million YouTube subscribers and over 3 million TikTok followers.
Outside the digital sphere, Kenny has also ventured into the boxing ring. He stepped into the squared circle for the first time in 2021 at the YouTubers vs. TikTokers online boxing event, and has since taken part in numerous exhibition bouts and professional matches. Kenny has taken to Instagram to share his excitement about joining the new series. In a story post, he declared: "Gassed to be involved!!! Wish me luck!!!!"
Who else will be in The Celebrity Traitors Season 2?
Other celebrities heading into the castle include: Amol Rajan, Bella Ramsey, James Acaster, James Blunt, Jerry Hall, Joanne McNally, Joe Lycett, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Maya Jama, Michael Sheen, Miranda Hart, Myha'la, Professor Hannah Fry, Richard E. Grant, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Ross Kemp, Sebastian Croft, and Sharon Rooney.
The Celebrity Traitors will return to BBC One later this year. Season 1 is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer.
