The Traitors season 3 remains one of the biggest TV series to air this year, with previous instalments clocking up multiple awards and smashing ratings records. Therefore, fans will be pleased to hear that a brand new celebrity edition of the show is officially in development.
News of the project was first reported by Deadline in April 2024, and the show was officially announced by the creators back in August 2024.
So far, all three seasons of the British edition of The Traitors have featured ‘ordinary civilians’. However, the American version has already mixed stars with members of the general public, while seasons 2 and 3 featured celebrities exclusively.
It seems that the BBC has decided to follow in the footsteps of Peacock in the US and create a version with big names. Here’s everything we know so far about the brand-new instalment of The Traitors.
If you want to learn more about the regular version of the reality show, check out the most iconic moments from the show overall and why the UK version of the show is better than the US one.
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When will Celebrity Traitors be released?
The BBC has confirmed that The Traitors Celebrity edition will air this Autumn.
Current rumours suggest that filming will begin this month, April, which makes sense as the main series is expected to film a little later – with an early 2026 air date.
The spin-off has been confirmed to consist of nine episodes.
Who is the host of Celebrity Traitors?
You can rest easy because the iconic host of the Traitors UK, Claudia Winkleman, is also set to lead the celeb version of the show.
Who are the contestants on the celebrity version of Celebrity Traitors?
The BBC has confirmed that the following contestants will star:
- Stephen Fry – English actor, broadcaster and comedian
- Alan Carr – Comedian
- Nick Mohammed – Comedian and actor (Ted Lasso)
- Tom Daley – Diver and Olympian
- Joe Marler – England rugby player
- David Olusoga – Historian and BAFTA-winning filmmaker
- Niko Omilana – YouTuber and social media star
- Mark Bonnar – Actor (Line of Duty)
- Jonathan Ross – Talk show host
- Joe Wilkinson – Comedian and actor
- Clare Balding – Sports broadcaster
- Lucy Beaumont – Comedian
- Paloma Faith – Singer
- Ruth Codd – Actress
- Tameka Empson – Actor (EastEnders)
- Celia Imrie – Actress
- Charlotte Church – Singer
- Kate Garraway – Good Morning Britain presenter
- Cat Burns – Singer
What will Celebrity Traitors be about?
The formula of the series will likely be similar to the version with ‘civilians’.
Celebrities will be locked up in a castle in the Scottish Highlands, competing for a cash prize. However, a few ‘Traitors’ will be hidden in the group – they will plot and ‘murder’ other participants. Therefore, the ‘Faithful’ will have to discover who the ‘traitors’ are and vote them out of the game.
Where to watch Celebrity Traitors in the UK and abroad
The Traitors with celebrities will be available on BBC One and on BBC iPlayer. Both seasons of The Traitors UK are now available on the service.
To watch them outside the UK, you must use a VPN (virtual private network). The service allows you to bypass regional restrictions and access foreign websites.
If you’re looking for an affordable and reliable option, we recommend NordVPN, one of the most popular apps of this kind.
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