Who is taking part in ‘Celebrity Traitors’?
The Traitors has become one of the most popular reality shows of recent years, so naturally, a celebrity version is in the works.
The BBC series, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, sees contestants compete for a cash prize at a castle in the Scottish Highlands.
A handful of these contestants are selected to be “Traitors” who have to conceal their identity and eliminate the “Faithfuls” to claim the prize. However, if the Faithfuls manage to banish all the Traitors through the daily roundtable meetings, all the surviving contestants win the cash prize instead.
A nine-episode celebrity version of the show was announced last year, which is expected to air in the autumn. While the BBC hasn’t officially revealed the line-up, The Sun has listed the celebrities who have reportedly signed up. You can check out the line-up below.
Jonathan Ross
The presenter and film critic is best known today for hosting ITV’s The Jonathan Ross Show and being a judge on The Masked Singer. Celebrity Traitors will be his first gig with the BBC since his departure in July 2010.
Stephen Fry
The actor, broadcaster, and writer originally shot to fame alongside comedy partner Hugh Laurie in Blackadder, but he’s perhaps known in recent years for starring in The Hobbit and It’s A Sin, along with his wit and intellect as the former host of QI.
Clare Balding
The sports broadcaster, who is synonymous with Crufts and Wimbledon, has apparently been in talks to star in Celebrity Traitors since last October.
Paloma Faith
The singer-songwriter, who has recently made a career in TV with appearances on The Voice UK and Batman spin-off Pennyworth, has reportedly signed up for the show. She’s best known for tracks like ‘New York’ and ‘Picking Up The Pieces’.
Ruth Codd
After starring in Mike Flanagan’s The Midnight Club and The Fall Of The House Of Usher on Netflix, Ruth Codd is apparently set to join the roundtable. This summer, she’s set to star in the live-action remake of How To Train Your Dragon.
Joe Wilkinson
The comedian is best known for appearing on panel shows like 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Have I Got News For You. He’s also had roles in various TV shows, including Sex Education, After Life, and his own show, The Cockfields.
Tom Daley
Fresh from his adverts for British Gas, the Olympic diver is making his return to reality TV with a spot on Celebrity Traitors. He previously served as a mentor on the short-lived reality show Splash! in 2013.
Nick Mohammed
He’s best known for playing Nate Shelley in Ted Lasso, but he’s also had roles in Inside No. 9, Intelligence, Mandy, and The Martian.
Kate Garraway
The broadcaster and journalist previously co-presented GMTV and currently serves as a co-anchor on ITV’s Good Morning Britain. Garraway has plenty of experience on reality TV, with appearances on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here and Strictly Come Dancing.
Joe Marler
The England rugby player is reportedly hoping to show a different side of himself on Celebrity Traitors, following his retirement in November last year.
Celia Imrie
The British actor and writer has a stack of film and TV credits, ranging from Bridget Jones’s Diary, Calendar Girls, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and more recently, Netflix series The Thursday Murder Club.
Tameka Empson
After a stint on hidden-camera sketch show 3 Non-Blondes, Empson shot to fame playing Kim Fox in EastEnders. She also competed on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2016, but was knocked out in the second week.
Alan Carr
The comedian and presenter is best known for his Channel 4 chat show Chatty Man, which was axed in 2016. These days, he’s a regular judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and hosts a travel show with Amanda Holden.
David Olusoga
The historian and broadcaster often appears on The One Show and frequently makes BBC documentaries, including A House Through Time. Outside of TV, he’s a professor of public history at Manchester University.
Lucy Beaumont
The stand-up comedian has appeared in various shows with her ex-husband Jon Richardson, including Celebrity Gogglebox and Meet The Richardsons.
Niko Omilana
The popular YouTuber attracted headlines when he ran as an independent candidate in the 2021 London mayoral election, and later in the 2024 general election. He has also taken part in several charity football matches with the Sidemen.
Mark Bonnar
The Scottish actor is known for roles in Line Of Duty, Shetland, Casualty, and Psychoville. He also has various video game credits to his name, including Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and Battlefield 1.
Charlotte Church
After stepping back from the spotlight in recent years, Welsh singer Charlotte Church is reportedly set to appear in Celebrity Traitors. Her last TV appearances were on The Masked Singer in 2022 and a small cameo in Welcome To Wrexham.
Cat Burns
Following the release of her debut album ‘Early Twenties’ last year, Cat Burns has apparently signed up for Celebrity Traitors. She’s a noted fan of the show, and often shares clips about the series on TikTok.
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