Tom Hiddleston ‘pulled out’ of Celebrity Traitors series 2

The actor, who is set to feature in the next Avengers film, Doomsday, later this year, had to pull out of the show due to scheduling conflicts.

It comes after the British star previously revealed that he is a fan of the show and teased the possibility of taking part.

Tom Hiddleston ‘pulled out’ of Celebrity Traitors series 2

Tom Hiddleston is said to be ‘gutted’ not to be able to take part (Image: Ian West/PA Wire)

Speaking previously on Radio 2, Tom said that the popular BBC show was “maybe the best television I’ve seen”.

He added: “I loved the celebrity one.

“It would be amazing.

“I think the format is just the most ingenious thing, isn’t it?

“It’s completely compulsive.”

On whether he would be Traitor or a Faithful, he said: “I don’t know, I think it would be really interesting to be a ­Faithful, because then you have to, you could play detectives, right?

“And you know your conscience is clean and heart is pure, and you’re just watching and trying to figure people out.

“If you’re a Traitor, it’s more an acting exercise.”

Tom is said to be “gutted” at not being able to take part, according to The Sun, due to being a big fan of the murder-mystery series.

Other big names who are rumoured to have turned down taking part in series two include Jamie Oliver, Ruth Jones, and Miriam Margolyes.

Celebrity Traitors series 2 full lineup

The BBC confirmed the 21 famous faces that are heading to Scotland for Celebrity Traitors 2 last week.

There are famous actors, comedians and singers who will take part.

The full lineup is:

• Amol Rajan – Journalist and Broadcaster
• Bella Ramsey – Actor
• James Acaster – Comedian and Podcaster
• James Blunt – Singer/Songwriter
• Jerry Hall – Model and Actress
• Joanne McNally – Comedian
• Joe Lycett – Comedian
• Julie Hesmondhalgh – Actor
• King Kenny – Content Creator
• Leigh-Anne Pinnock – Singer/Songwriter
• Maya Jama – Broadcaster and Entrepreneur  
• Michael Sheen – Actor and Presenter
• Miranda Hart – Actor and Author
• Myha’la – Actor
• Professor Hannah Fry– Broadcaster and Mathematician
• Richard E. Grant – Actor and Author
• Rob Beckett – Comedian
• Romesh Ranganathan – Comedian
• Ross Kemp – Actor and Presenter
• Sebastian Croft – Musician and Actor
• Sharon Rooney – Actor

Some of the stars have already been seen filming the new series in Scotland in recent days.

When is Celebrity Traitors series 2 coming out?

The Celebrity Traitors will be coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer later in 2026.

Series one of The Celebrity Traitors debuted on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in October last year.

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It had huge success, with an average audience of 14.9 million across the run, with a peak of 15.4 million for the finale.

Comedian Alan Carr went on to win the series, winning £87,500 for his chosen charity, Neuroblastoma UK.

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