Celebrity Traitors series 2 line-up confirmed in full by BBC as filming begins

The cast for BBC’s Celebrity Traitors 2026 has been finally been confirmed, with huge names hitting the line-up.

Production is already underway, with filming starting this weekend up in the Highlands.

The broadcaster has now revealed the list of names taking part, and it doesn’t disappoint.

Who’s in the Celebrity Traitors season 2 cast?

After much speculation over who will be in the line-up for the hugely successful show, fans can finally stop guessing.

Producers have picked an array of icons to take part in the second series.

From Hollywood actors to content creators, there’s plenty of names you’ll recognise.

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Hollywood actor and author Richard E.

Grant will be entering the Scottish castle and fighting for his spot at the roundtable.

Will the Saltburn actor, 68, impress with his ability to deceive or get labelled as ‘not to be trusted’ because of his performing background?

James Acaster

The comedian and podcaster James Acaster will be bringing his dead-pan wit into the game and trying to secure a win for his chosen charity.

Bella Ramsey

At 22-years-old, actor Bella Ramsey will be the youngest in the castle.

Will the Game of Thrones actor ask Claudia Winkleman for a role as Faithful or Traitor in this game of deception?

Michael Sheen

Welsh actor Michael Sheen is also heading into the turreted castle for an elaborate game of wink murder.

The 57-year-old is used to performing in front of an audience – will he crack under the pressure as 20 pairs of beady eyes watch his every move in the Traitors castle?

Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett, comedian and TV presenter, has joined the line-up for Celebrity Traitors.

The Parenting Hell podcast co-host, 40, will be at the roundtable with many of his contemporaries, including bestie Romesh Ranganathan.

Romesh Ranganathan

Will Radio 2 presenter and comedian Romesh Ranganathan be staying faithful or acting like a Traitor in the upcoming series of the BBC show?

Is The Weakest Link host, 48, going to form an alliance with close friend Rob Beckett, or will he go out alone in the game that tests friendships, perceptions, and your ability to spot a liar?

Jerry Hall

Actress and model Jerry Hall has a seat at the roundtable.

The American movie star, 69, will be spending time in the Scottish castle as she gives it her all to win the prize money for charity.

Myha’la

Joining Jerry from across the pond is actor Myha’la.

The Industry star, 30, became popular among young audiences after she rose to fame as Harper Stern in the hit HBO series.

Miranda Hart

Comedy icon, Miranda Hart, will be galloping her way around the beautiful grounds of Ardross Castle, as she tries to work out who is a Faithful and who is a Traitor.

The BBC star, 53, is known for her side-splitting series, Miranda, and for publishing an array of books over the years.

Maya Jama

Love Island host Maya Jama is swapping Spain for Scotland as she remains faithful (or treacherous) in the second series of Celebrity Traitors.

Maya, 31, is used to being involved with reality show games, but how will she fair when she’s truly in the thick of it?

Joe Lycett

Comedian Joe Lycett is known for his pranks and pageantry, but is he capable of keeping a low profile if Claudia picks him as a Traitor?

The Birmingham-born bab will be a treat for viewers to watch as he attempts find out who is lying – or will he be the one fooling the crowd?

King Kenny

Content creator King Kenny boasts over 2.2m followers on his well-loved YouTube channel KingKennyTv.

The 29-year-old is the second social media star to enter the series, after Niko took part last year – will he manage to make it further?

Amol Rajan

Journalist and Broadcaster Amol Rajan may be saying goodbye to one BBC gig, but he’s now saying hello to another.

The 42-year-old announced earlier this year that he was leaving the Today programme on Radio 4 to ‘jump into the great digital Narnia of the creator economy’.

Maybe he’ll team up with King Kenny inside the Traitors castle?

Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Singer-songwriter Leigh-Anne Pinnock, will be gracing our screens in this season of Celebrity Traitors.

The former Little Mix member, 34, will have to use her perceptive powers to suss out who is a Faithful and who is a Traitor.

Joanne McNally

Podcast host and comedian Joanne McNally is officially a contestant on the 2026 series of Celebrity Traitors.

Joanne, 42, co-hosts the incredibly popular podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me, alongside Vogue Williams.

Julie Hesmondhalgh

Acting legend Julie Hesmondhalgh is heading up to the Highlands to take part in the game of a lifetime.

The 56-year-old is a former Coronation Street star.

In 2024 she played Suzanne Sercombe, the partner of Alan Bates, in Mr Bates vs The Post Office.

James Blunt

Singer-songwriter James Blunt is joining the cast of Celebrity Traitors UK.

The You’re Beautiful hitmaker, 52, is loved by fans for his sarcasm and famous comebacks on X.

Will he be able to think on his feet while he’s being questioned at the roundtable?

Professor Hannah Fry

Professor Hannah Fry, broadcaster and mathematician, will be calculating how she can win the prize pot of cash for her chosen charity.

The Rest Is Science podcast co-host, 42, is Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics at University of Cambridge.

But can she convince fellow faithfuls and potential traitors that she is who she says she is?

Sharon Rooney

My Mad Fat Diary star, Sharon Rooney, is joining the cast of Celebrity Traitors as they complete challenges in the Highlands and get heated at the roundtable – all for a good cause.

Ross Kemp

Actor and presenter Ross Kemp is amongst the 21 contestants in this year’s spin-off series of the wildly popular BBC show.

The 61-year-old is best known for his role as Grant Mitchell in the British soap EastEnders.

Sebastian Croft

Actor and singer Sebastian Croft is joining Bella as one of the younger contestants at age 24.

Like them, he was also in Game of Thrones.

As well as acting Sebastian makes music, and posts his melodic performances onto Instagram for his 1.6m followers to see.

When does Celebrity Traitors season 2 begin?

Keeping it vague, the BBC has said that Celebrity Traitors ‘will be coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer later in 2026’.

Although we don’t know the exact dates, the teaser confirms it will be hitting our screens in the autumn.

With filming underway now, editors and producers will have around 6 months before the series airs.

Confirming the cast, the channel also said: ‘Host Claudia Winkleman will welcome an exciting and eclectic mix of people and personalities.

‘Ranging from BAFTA and BRIT award winners, through to social media stars plus some of the UK’s most cherished actors, comedians, presenters and beyond.

‘As celebrities will question who can they trust, who deserves to be banished and who is secretly plotting murder under the cover of darkness?’
All the famous faces will be competing for a chance to secure up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice.

Last year, Alan Carr chose Neuroblastoma UK and ended up winning £87,500 for the organisation which is dedicated to finding a cure for the aggressive childhood cancer.

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