Celebrity Traitors: Release date, cast, & Everything we know so far

Excitement is building for the upcoming show Celebrity Traitors UK, which will bring a star-studded twist to the already popular format. Confirmed by the BBC, this new version promises to feature famous faces attempting to navigate the treacherous waters of deceit and betrayal. 

Celebrity Traitors will consist of nine episodes following the already-filmed third season of the original show. Claudia Winkleman will reprise her role as host, guiding viewers through the thrilling gameplay.

In this article, we’ll uncover everything you need to know about Celebrity Traitors, from casting rumors to release dates and much more. Get ready for an exhilarating journey into the world of celebrity deception, and stay tuned as we keep you informed with all the latest updates and juicy details!

Release date & Where to Watch

Celebrity Traitors UK is expected to premiere in 2025, following the completion of the show's third season. An exact release date hasn't been announced. Filming for season three has already wrapped, with the celebrity edition set to begin production next. You’ll be able to watch it on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Could we BE any more excited?! 👀 Head to https://t.co/vIcI0Cy1Cd for a chance to play #TheTraitors 😈 #iPlayer pic.twitter.com/6JoN17lUWg

— BBC One (@BBCOne) April 3, 2023

Plot

The Traitors, which premiered in 2022, is a captivating whodunnit set in a grand castle in the Scottish Highlands. The show follows contestants who must identify and banish the 'Traitors' concealed among them before the 'Faithfuls' are eliminated. Each day, the Faithfuls vote to expel a player, while at night, the Traitors secretly 'murder' one of the Faithfuls. The goal for the Faithfuls is to survive until the end to win a share of the cash prize, whereas the Traitors aim to remain undetected and outlast the others to claim the entire pot.

Cast

No celebrities have been confirmed for The Traitors UK celebrity special yet. However, Courteney Cox generated buzz in April 2023 during a BBC casting call video with host Claudia Winkleman. In the clip, Courteney, initially cloaked, jokingly asked to join the show, to which Claudia replied, “No, you cannot apply if you’re as famous as this one.” This interaction sparked fan interest in a celebrity edition. Reports suggest that the studio aims to attract high-profile participants. Among the rumored names is talk show host Jonathan Ross, who hinted at possibly joining a reality project soon.

While the official lineup for Celebrity Traitors UK has yet to be confirmed, Winkleman has mentioned some potential names she'd like to see participate. Among those on her "hit list" are Stephen Fry, Alison Hammond, Kirsty Young, Adam Woodyatt, and Victoria Coren. Additionally, her friend Rylan Clark has expressed enthusiasm for the show, stating he would "go to town" on it and urging Claudia to make it happen.

The Sun previously reported that Ricky Gervais was one of the top names being considered by the show's producers. However, all rumors were squashed when the comedian posted on X saying that the show couldn't afford him. He wrote, "I love the show and I’m very flattered, but it won’t happen. I’m too busy and there’s no way they could afford me."

I love the show and I’m very flattered, but it won’t happen. I’m too busy and there’s no way they could afford me 😎

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) August 26, 2024

Trailer 

Currently, there is no trailer available for Celebrity Traitors UK.

Where is Celebrity Traitors Filmed?

The UK celebrity edition of The Traitors is filmed against the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands. This location was chosen ahead of the announcement of two new commissions from Studio Lambert, part of All3Media, for the highly popular reality competition.

The time for talk is over! #TheTraitors has been commissioned for a fourth series as well as a nine-part celebrity version for #iPlayer and BBC One - and series three has already been filmed against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/RtyIgfyQLk pic.twitter.com/Zk3E20jI8l

— BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) August 22, 2024

Behind the Scenes

Celebrity Traitors is produced by Studio Lambert Scotland for BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Kalpna Patel-Knight, the head of entertainment commissioning for the BBC, has commissioned the celebrity edition. 

Mike Cotton, Sarah Fay, and Lewis Thurlow are executive producers from Studio Lambert Scotland, and Lynette Woods-Reynolds and Gemma Scholes are Production Executives. Neil McCallum and Syeda Irtizaali are the BBC's commissioning editors.

Originally created in the Netherlands by IDTV, an All3Media company, The Traitors format was further developed with the RTL Creative Unit. All3Media International serves as the show's global partner, managing format and tape sales worldwide. The original series, known as De Verraders in Dutch, was developed by Marc Pos and IDTV Creative Director Jasper Hoogendoorn in collaboration with RTL.