Celebrity Traitors 2026: Release Dates, Times and How to Watch
The 2026 series of Celebrity Traitors has officially launched on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with episode two scheduled to air on Friday, 2 October at 8pm. Unlike previous runs, the reality gameshow has shifted away from Wednesday night broadcasts, moving instead to a twice-weekly release pattern on Thursday and Friday evenings.
When does episode 2 of Celebrity Traitors air?
Following the premiere, the second episode of the 2026 series arrives on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 8pm on Friday, 2 October, digitalspy.com reported. The BBC has confirmed that this year’s run will consist of 10 episodes, offering an extended schedule compared to the 2025 series. The show will broadcast consistently on Thursday and Friday evenings at 8pm throughout its run.
What is the full release schedule for Celebrity Traitors 2026?
The 10-episode series follows a strict Thursday and Friday broadcast pattern across October. Digitalspy.com outlined the full episodic release dates as follows:
- Episode 3 – Thursday, 8 October
- Episode 4 – Friday, 9 October
- Episode 5 – Thursday, 15 October
- Episode 6 – Friday, 16 October
- Episode 7 – Thursday, 22 October
- Episode 8 – Friday, 23 October
- Episode 9 – Thursday, 29 October
- Episode 10 – Friday, 30 October
How to watch Traitor or Faithful? Claudia Decides
Alongside the main television broadcast, a brand-new companion show titled Traitor or Faithful? Claudia Decides provides additional insight into how the contestants are selected. While previous series featured footage of Claudia quizzing the lineup, the new companion format offers extended conversation and background.
“New information will be revealed, as Claudia gets to know the players on a more personal level,” the official BBC description states, as reported by digitalspy.com. “As she interrogates their true intentions there’s nowhere to hide but who has it in them to turn to the dark side? And who left Claudia with some easy decisions to make?”
Traitor or Faithful? Claudia Decides streams exclusively on BBC iPlayer, becoming available from Thursday, 1 October at 9.15pm. Meanwhile, the main Celebrity Traitors series continues to air weekly on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.