The wait is FINALLY over, and the fingerless gloves are ON as Claudia Winkleman returns to The Traitors castle, this time with an all-star cast of celebrities who are ready to play the ultimate game of deceit and betrayal!
Deception, strategy, and a touch of glamour — The Celebrity Traitors takes the hit psychological reality game to dazzling new heights. Blending star power with the show’s signature cloak-and-dagger twists, this spin-off invites familiar faces from the worlds of entertainment, sport, and beyond to step inside the game’s iconic castle walls. But even with fame and fortune behind them, no celebrity is safe when trust is scarce and betrayal lurks around every corner.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of The Traitors or diving in for the first time, here’s your ultimate guide to the format, the cast, and all the juicy details you need to know before the game begins…
When does the new series of The Celebrity Traitors start?
The inaugural series of The Celebrity Traitors drops on iPlayer and BBC One from October 8th 2025. The season launches with an extra-long first episode, as fans will be treated to 70 minutes of treachery. The series will air two nights a week, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 9pm.
Which celebrities are taking part?
Claudia will be joined in the castle by:
- Alan Carr – Comedian
- Cat Burns – Singer/Songwriter
- Celia Imrie – Actor
- Charlotte Church – Singer/Activist
- Clare Balding – Broadcaster and Author
- David Olusoga – Historian and Filmmaker
- Joe Marler – Former England Rugby Player and Podcaster
- Joe Wilkinson – Comedian
- Jonathan Ross – Presenter
- Kate Garraway – Broadcaster
- Lucy Beaumont – Comedian
- Mark Bonnar – Actor
- Nick Mohammed – Actor and Comedian
- Niko Omilana – Content Creator
- Paloma Faith – Singer/Songwriter and Actor
- Ruth Codd – Actor
- Stephen Fry – Actor, Writer, Presenter
- Tameka Empson – Actor and Comedian
- Tom Daley – Olympian, Author, Broadcaster and Entrepreneur
What’s The Celebrity Traitors prize?
The celebrities will play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, in the hope of winning a cash prize up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice.
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