The Celebrity Traitors Season 2 Cast: Meet the Full Lineup
The Celebrity Traitors returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Thursday, October 1, 2026, hosted by Claudia Winkleman. Twenty-one famous faces, including actors, comedians, singers, broadcasters, a mathematician, a supermodel, and a YouTube star, will enter the castle in the Scottish Highlands to compete for a cash prize of up to £100,000 for charity.
Comedy Heavyweights Enter the Castle
Last year’s celebrity edition concluded with comedian Alan Carr bluffing his way through the game as a Traitor to claim victory. Following that precedent, Season 2 features a strong comedy troupe. Joe Lycett, 38, brings his characteristic colourful style and sharp humour to the game. Lycett has already sought advice from Carr on spotting a Traitor, receiving the tip to look for someone sweating and giggling. James Acaster, 41, co-host of the Off Menu podcast, enters the game as a self-described fan of the format since its 2022 inception, claiming a preference for the Faithful role due to his aversion to lying.
Romesh Ranganathan, 48, joins the roster alongside fellow comedian Rob Beckett, 40. Ranganathan noted that his youngest son urged him to participate, though he acknowledges that his friendship with Beckett offers no safety guarantees inside the castle. Miranda Hart, 53, brings a self-deprecating comedic style after a period away from television due to ill health, while Irish comedian Joanne McNally, 43, rounds out the group, pivoting from the candid conversations of her podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me into a high-stakes social deduction environment.
The Big Dogs and High-Profile Names
Following Joe Marler’s “Big Dog Theory” from the previous series—which successfully pinned Jonathan Ross as a high-profile Traitor—Season 2 features several major public figures who could dominate the castle dynamics. Michael Sheen, 57, brings extensive experience playing varied historical and fictional figures. Richard E. Grant, 69, and Jerry Hall, 70, add decades of entertainment industry presence to the cast. Hall’s background spans modelling, acting, and high-profile public life.
Television presenter Maya Jama, 32, and journalist Amol Rajan, 43, also join the lineup. Rajan, who left BBC Radio 4’s Today programme and hosts University Challenge, stated that he plans to avoid acting as a forensic investigator during early roundtable discussions, preferring to build alliances first. Ross Kemp, 62, brings physical resilience from his documentary work, while singer James Blunt, 52, enters the game with his recognizable catalogue of hits and dry public persona.
Rising Stars and Fresh Faces
The remaining cast members complete a diverse demographic mix for the Scottish Highlands castle. Bella Ramsey, known for Game of Thrones and The Last of Us, enters as the youngest contestant of the series. They are joined by actors and public personalities including Sharon Rooney and Professor Hannah Fry, balancing out the broadcaster and comedy contingents.
As the broadcast date approaches, Claudia Winkleman’s teaser trailer has set the tone for the upcoming psychological challenges. With a £100,000 charity prize on the line, the diverse background of the 21 contestants establishes a complex playing field for the second celebrity outing.
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