The Celebrity Traitors is returning to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for a second series, with 21 famous faces heading to the Scottish Highlands.
The hit reality show will once again put celebrities through the ultimate game of deception and betrayal as they compete for a cash prize of up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice.
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Series 2 will also bring back The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked, while a new spin-off will see Claudia Winkleman reveal how she chooses her Traitors.
Here's everything you need to know about The Celebrity Traitors Series 2.
When is The Celebrity Traitors Series 2 on TV?
The Celebrity Traitors Series 2 begins on Thursday 1 October 2026.
The opening episode will be an extra-long instalment, starting at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
The series will then air twice a week, with episodes shown on Thursday and Friday evenings at 8pm.
Who is in The Celebrity Traitors Series 2 cast?
A total of 21 celebrities will head to the Scottish Highlands for the second series.
The Celebrity Traitors Series 2 cast is:
- Amol Rajan – Journalist and Broadcaster
- Bella Ramsey – Actor
- James Acaster – Comedian and Podcaster
- James Blunt – Singer/Songwriter
- Jerry Hall – Model and Actress
- Joanne McNally – Comedian
- Joe Lycett – Comedian
- Julie Hesmondhalgh – Actor
- King Kenny – Content Creator
- Leigh-Anne Pinnock – Singer/Songwriter
- Maya Jama – Broadcaster and Entrepreneur
- Michael Sheen – Actor and Presenter
- Miranda Hart – Actor and Author
- Myha'la – Actor
- Professor Hannah Fry – Broadcaster and Mathematician
- Richard E. Grant – Actor and Author
- Rob Beckett – Comedian
- Romesh Ranganathan – Comedian
- Ross Kemp – Actor and Presenter
- Sebastian Croft – Musician and Actor
- Sharon Rooney – Actor
The celebrities will enter The Traitors castle hoping to survive the game's betrayals and ultimately win money for their chosen charities.
How much money can The Celebrity Traitors contestants win?
The celebrity contestants will be competing for a cash prize of up to £100,000.
The money will go to a charity of the eventual winner's choice.
The game will once again revolve around deception and betrayal, with the celebrities attempting to work out who can be trusted.
What is The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked?
The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked returns alongside the second series, with Ed Gamble back as host.
The official video podcast will air on BBC One, while also being available on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
Ed will be joined by banished and murdered players, as well as previous celebrity and non-celebrity contestants, for a debrief on the latest developments.
The programme will feature reactions to the betrayals, mind games and manipulations from the main series.
Each episode will also include exclusive interviews and unseen footage.
The Faithful will learn the identity of the Traitors for the first time during the show.
Bonus episodes will also be released immediately after the main programme on BBC Sounds, featuring extended celebrity interviews and deeper gameplay analysis.
When is The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked on?
The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked will air on BBC One immediately after the main series.
It will also be available through BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer.
The bonus episodes will be available on BBC Sounds after the main show.
What is Traitor or Faithful? Claudia Decides?
A new spin-off called Traitor or Faithful? Claudia Decides will give viewers an insight into how Claudia Winkleman chooses her Traitors.
The programme will reveal new information as Claudia gets to know the contestants on a more personal level.
She will interrogate their true intentions as she decides who could have what it takes to turn to the dark side.
The programme will also explore which contestants leave Claudia with easier decisions to make.
When is Traitor or Faithful? Claudia Decides on BBC iPlayer?
Traitor or Faithful? Claudia Decides will be available on Thursday 1 October from 9.15pm on BBC iPlayer.
It will give audiences another look at the decisions taking place behind the scenes as the second series gets underway.
Where can you watch The Celebrity Traitors Series 2?
The Celebrity Traitors Series 2 will be available on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
The series begins on Thursday 1 October 2026 at 8pm, with new episodes airing on Thursday and Friday evenings.
The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked will follow the main series on BBC One and will also be available on BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer.
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