Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby has complained that Celebrity Traitors bosses have banned reality TV stars from the hit BBC series. The TV personality, 35, who found fame on the MTV show and has appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, has been told by insiders that the BBC do not want to include reality stars in the line-up for the deception series based in a Scottish castle.
No Reality Stars in the Line-Up
The show, fronted by Claudia Winkleman, has recently started filming for its second series at Ardross Castle, but there are notably no reality stars in the line-up. Speaking to the Daily Mail at the TV BAFTAs, Charlotte revealed: 'I'd absolutely love to [take part in Celebrity Traitors] but I don't think it's possible with reality TV. Apparently it's a rule, I've heard from an insider but I'd love to.' She added: 'That's right up my street.'
The Traitors Format
The Traitors is a high-stakes psychological competition where a small group of 'Traitors' secretly plots to murder 'Faithful' contestants, aiming to remain undetected and win a cash prize, while the Faithfuls attempt to identify and banish them.
Celebrity Reactions
Aston Merrygold told the Daily Mail that from his band JLS, Marvin Humes would make the best Traitor. 'When Marvin did the jungle he knew about that for a little while and he only told us a week before,' he said. 'JB can't lie. He'd be a very good faithful.' Aston, Marvin and JB are also joined in the band by Ortise Williams.
After months of speculation over who could be following in the iconic footsteps of last year's winner Alan Carr, in a quirky new trailer, the 21 names were finally revealed. The A-list line-up was officially announced when the broadcaster dropped the first teaser trailer last week, with the likes of Maya Jama, Richard E Grant, Jerry Hall, Romesh Ranganathan and Ross Kemp all heading to the Scottish castle. Elsewhere the line-up includes Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Michael Sheen, Bella Ramsey, Amol Rajan, James Blunt, Rob Beckett, Joe Lycett, Miranda Hart and James Acaster.
As filming starts in the Scottish Highlands, celebrities shared who they would like to see win the upcoming series. 'I'd like Maya Jama to win,' insisted Freddie Fraser. Previous Traitors Paul Gorton added: 'Yes yes but who COULD win that show? Is it Miranda? I could see Miranda winning as a traitor. The issue is Alan Carr has completely ruined the game for everyone.' While Traitors winner Harry Clark said: 'Maya Jama we'd love to see as a Traitor, very nonchalant.'
Speaking to Daily Mail, she said: 'I'd absolutely love to [take part in Celebrity Traitors] but I don't think it's possible with reality TV. Apparently it's a rule, I've heard from an insider.'
Increased Budget for New Series
The BBC have also reportedly increased the Traitors budget for the upcoming series as the stars landed in the highlands via planes and private jets, while last year many contestants were said to have travelled on the train. Meanwhile the likes of Alan Carr and Sir Stephen Fry were also said to have been ferried around during last year's series in a minibus, which has now been swapped for chauffeur driven cars. Money has also been spent on beefing up security to keep the stars safe and the castle's goings on under wraps ahead of transmission later this year.
A source said: 'Although most of the stars are British, so many of them are used to working in America that their teams are used to the treatment.' They told The Sun: 'The production team have little choice, however, than to cater for their demands because they accept the number of A-listers taking part in this year's show makes it exceptional.' The Daily Mail have contacted BBC for comment.
Celebrity Traitors Line-Up 2026
- Jerry Hall - rose to fame in the 1970s and became one of the era's most recognisable fashion icons
- Richard E. Grant - celebrated for his roles in everything from cult classic Withnail & I to modern flicks such as Everybody's Talking About Jamie
- James Blunt - shot to global fame with his debut album and the hit single 'You're Beautiful'
- Ross Kemp - who recently returned to EastEnders to reprise his role as hardman Grant Mitchell, is said to be wanting to 'challenge himself'
- Michael Sheen - celebrated for his incredible performances across stage and screen, particularly his work in Good Omens and The Queen
- Rob Beckett - best friend of fellow Traitors star Romesh, known for his high-energy and booming laugh
- Sharon Rooney - best known for her breakout role as Rae Earl in the acclaimed series My Mad Fat Diary
- Joanne McNally - known for her brutally honest humour and hilarious takes on dating, chaos, and modern life
- Amol Rajan - journalist and broadcaster who has carved out a successful career across major UK media, including radio and television
- King Kenny - whose real name is Kenny Ojuederie, is a content creator known for prank videos and street-style social experiments
- Sebastian Croft - best known for his breakout role as Ben Hope in the Netflix series Heartstopper
- Maya Jama - quickly becoming one of the UK's most popular stars and famously fronts Love Island
- Miranda Hart - broke through with her hit sitcom Miranda which became a resounding success and cemented her as a comedy legend
- Romesh Ranganathan - has been taking British TV by storm in recent years and is known for his deadpan delivery
- James Acaster - good friends with Ed Gamble who hosts The Traitors: Uncloaked; the duo present the hit food podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble
- Bella Ramsey - rose to fame as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones and gained global acclaim for their leading role in The Last Of Us
- Leigh-Anne Pinnock - known as a member of the girl group Little Mix, who found fame on The X Factor back in 2011
- Joe Lycett - from headline-grabbing TV stunts to cleverly staged public pranks, has built a reputation as one of Britain's most inventive and unpredictable comics
- Hannah Fry - mathematician and broadcaster known for turning complex data into content which is engaging and accessible to viewers
- Julie Hesmondhalgh - best known for her long-running role as Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street, which made history as the first transgender character in a British soap opera
- Myha'la - known for her striking portrayal of brutal fintech expert Harper Stern in the HBO drama Industry
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