Entertainment27 September, 20262 min read
Claudia Winkleman Praises Celebrity Traitors Season 2 Cast’s Drive To Build Prize Pot
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Claudia Winkleman hosts Celebrity Traitors Series 2 with 21 celebrities in a Scottish castle. Series 2 premieres Oct 1, 2026 on BBC One and iPlayer.
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Season 2 Teasers and Cast
Claudia Winkleman said the new crop of contestants on The Celebrity Traitors are “absolutely in it to win it,” praising that they “just really wanted to build the prize pot” for their chosen charities. Claudia Winkleman told the BBC she “couldn’t get over” the calibre of celeb contestants, adding that “My bosses had to repeat the names at least three times.”
James Acaster said “There will be suspicions that it’s going to be at least one of these guys,” and he warned that “we might form an alliance if we’re not broken apart.” Romesh Ranganathan said “Rob is one of my best friends, and we’ve worked together for a decade now,” but he insisted he “still won’t be able to trust [him].”
Big Dogs and Round Table
Celebrity Traitors returns next week for a second round of deception and amateur detective work, with Claudia Winkleman hosting as 21 new celebrities arrive on Thursday. Joe Lycett, 38, is one of the leading candidates for the role of class clown, and he told the BBC he asked Carr for advice on “how to spot a rotten little traitor like you.”
Last year’s winner replied: “Just anyone that's sweating and giggling.” Claudia Winkleman will welcome 21 famous faces to the castle when Season 2 premieres on Thursday, October 1, 2026, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Who’s in, and What’s at Stake
Celebrity Traitors series 2 starts on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with episodes airing every Thursday and Friday.
The 21 stars in Celebrity Traitors 2026 include Amol Rajan, Bella Ramsey, Hannah Fry, James Acaster, James Blunt, Jerry Hall, Joanne McNally, Joe Lycett, Julie Hesmondhalgh, King Kenny, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Maya Jama, Michael Sheen, Miranda Hart, Myha'la, Richard E. Grant, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Ross Kemp, Sebastian Croft and Sharon Rooney.
The Scottish castle will feature “no less than five (five!) comedians” among the celebrities playing as either Faithfuls or Traitors.
The prize for the victorious players is “up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice,” as Claudia Winkleman returns with a fresh crop of famous faces.