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The BBC has confirmed a star-studded lineup for the second series of Celebrity Traitors, featuring 21 celebrities including actors, comedians, and musicians. Filming will take place at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.

This new season is expected to air in the autumn of 2026. Claudia Winkleman will host the series, continuing her role from the first season.

Key facts:

  • The Celebrity Traitors series two will feature 21 celebrities.
  • Filming is set to take place at Ardross Castle in Scotland.
  • The first series had a peak audience of 15.4 million viewers.
  • The show will again donate winnings to charity, with a potential jackpot of £100,000.
  • The majority of the cast are actors, including notable names like Bella Ramsey and Michael Sheen.

Stephen Lambert remarked that The Traitors has become a television phenomenon, especially in the UK. The first series proved a huge hit with audiences, drawing in millions of viewers.

Officials from the BBC stated: “Made by Studio Lambert Scotland, The Traitors and The Celebrity Traitors will continue to promise audiences even more twists, turns, secrets, epic missions, deception, banishments and, of course, murders aplenty from the now iconic Ardross Castle.” This suggests fans can expect an exciting season ahead.

By Sophie Turner

Sophie Turner is a business journalist based in Manchester, covering the economy, markets and the companies driving growth across the UK for UK News. She reports on everything from start-ups to the boardrooms of major firms, with a focus on how financial decisions affect ordinary people. Sophie brings clarity and context to complex business stories.