EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity Traitors is on the way and fans of the popular entertainment show hosted by Claudia Winkelman don’t have long to wait to watch the famous faces take on the roundtable<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n14:04, 21 Aug 2025<\/span>Updated 15:15, 21 Aug 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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<\/span>Celebrity Traitors is on the way and fans of the popular entertainment show hosted by Claudia Winkelman don’t have long to wait<\/span>(Image: BBC \/ Studio Lambert)<\/span><\/div>\nThe BBC have confirmed when Celebrity Traitors<\/a> can expect to air. The smash hit reality show<\/a> hosted by Claudia Winkleman has taken the world<\/a> by storm with the British edition becoming a staple of the BBC’s annual calendar.<\/p>\nA spin-off version<\/a> has since been filmed with celebrities instead of civilians and fans don’t have long to wait to watch the drama unfold. Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival 2025, Syeda Irtizaali, Interim BBC<\/a> Director of Unscripted, confirmed that the series would premiere in October 2025.<\/p>\nShe said, “I was worried about how they were going to play it compared to members of the public, but we have nothing to worry about. Some of the things you’ll see them doing are extraordinary.”<\/p>\n
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<\/span>The first ever Celebrity Traitors is will air this October<\/span>(Image: BBC)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe star-studded line-up for the celebrity spin-off was previously confirmed as actor Stephen Fry, actor Mark Bonnar, comedian Lucy Beaumont, content creator Niko Omilana, comedian Nick Mohammed, EastEnders<\/a> star Tameka Empson<\/a>, singer Paloma Faith, Olympian Tom Daley, and actor Ruth Codd.<\/p>\nAlso, singer Cat Burns, comedian Alan Carr, singer Charlotte Church, actor Celia Imrie, broadcaster Clare Balding, historian David Olusoga, former England rugby player Joe Marler, comedian Joe Wilkinson, broadcaster Kate Garraway<\/a>, and TV presenter Jonathan Ross.<\/p>\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article35225884.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_Screenshot-2025-05-14-154500.png\")
<\/span>The Celebrity Traitors cast list has already been confirmed<\/span>(Image: BBC)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nGet Celebrity Traitors updates straight to your WhatsApp!<\/h3>\n\nAs the hotly anticipates celebrity version of the Traitors draws closer, the Mirror has launched its very own Traitors WhatsApp community where you’ll get the latest updates from the Castle and fan theories straight to your phone.<\/p>\n
We’ll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in.<\/p>\n
All you have to do to join is c<\/a>lick on this link<\/a><\/strong>, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group.<\/p>\nWe will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\nCLICK HERE TO JOIN.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe BBC also previously confirmed that the main Traitors series will also return for its fourth run in early 2026, likely keeping its usual winter slot.<\/p>\n
Previously addressing what fans can expect from Celebrity Traitors, host Claudia said: “We\u2019re incredibly lucky these brilliant people have said yes.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019d love to say we’ll take it easy on them and they’ll just wander round the castle and eat toast for a couple of weeks but that would be a lie.”<\/p>\n
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<\/span>The famous contestants will play for a cash prize up to \u00a3100,000 for a charity of their choice<\/span>(Image: PA)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nWe’re used to seeing Faithfuls and Traitors playing to win for themselves or their loved ones, but the celebrities will play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, in the hope of winning a cash prize up to \u00a3100,000 for a charity of their choice.<\/p>\n
Celebrity Traitors airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in October<\/strong><\/p>\nJoin The Mirror\u2019s WhatsApp Community<\/u> <\/a>or follow us on Google News<\/u> <\/a>, Flipboard<\/u> <\/a>, Apple News, TikTok<\/u> <\/a>, Snapchat<\/u> <\/a>, Instagram<\/u> <\/a>, Twitter<\/u> <\/a>, Facebook<\/u> <\/a>, YouTube<\/u> <\/a>and Threads<\/u> <\/a>– or visit The Mirror homepage.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
14:04, 21 Aug 2025<\/span>Updated 15:15, 21 Aug 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/div>\n The BBC have confirmed when Celebrity Traitors<\/a> can expect to air. The smash hit reality show<\/a> hosted by Claudia Winkleman has taken the world<\/a> by storm with the British edition becoming a staple of the BBC’s annual calendar.<\/p>\n A spin-off version<\/a> has since been filmed with celebrities instead of civilians and fans don’t have long to wait to watch the drama unfold. Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival 2025, Syeda Irtizaali, Interim BBC<\/a> Director of Unscripted, confirmed that the series would premiere in October 2025.<\/p>\n She said, “I was worried about how they were going to play it compared to members of the public, but we have nothing to worry about. Some of the things you’ll see them doing are extraordinary.”<\/p>\n The star-studded line-up for the celebrity spin-off was previously confirmed as actor Stephen Fry, actor Mark Bonnar, comedian Lucy Beaumont, content creator Niko Omilana, comedian Nick Mohammed, EastEnders<\/a> star Tameka Empson<\/a>, singer Paloma Faith, Olympian Tom Daley, and actor Ruth Codd.<\/p>\n Also, singer Cat Burns, comedian Alan Carr, singer Charlotte Church, actor Celia Imrie, broadcaster Clare Balding, historian David Olusoga, former England rugby player Joe Marler, comedian Joe Wilkinson, broadcaster Kate Garraway<\/a>, and TV presenter Jonathan Ross.<\/p>\n As the hotly anticipates celebrity version of the Traitors draws closer, the Mirror has launched its very own Traitors WhatsApp community where you’ll get the latest updates from the Castle and fan theories straight to your phone.<\/p>\n We’ll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in.<\/p>\n All you have to do to join is c<\/a>lick on this link<\/a><\/strong>, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group.<\/p>\n We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO JOIN.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The BBC also previously confirmed that the main Traitors series will also return for its fourth run in early 2026, likely keeping its usual winter slot.<\/p>\n Previously addressing what fans can expect from Celebrity Traitors, host Claudia said: “We\u2019re incredibly lucky these brilliant people have said yes.<\/p>\n “I\u2019d love to say we’ll take it easy on them and they’ll just wander round the castle and eat toast for a couple of weeks but that would be a lie.”<\/p>\n We’re used to seeing Faithfuls and Traitors playing to win for themselves or their loved ones, but the celebrities will play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, in the hope of winning a cash prize up to \u00a3100,000 for a charity of their choice.<\/p>\n Celebrity Traitors airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in October<\/strong><\/p>\n Join The Mirror\u2019s WhatsApp Community<\/u> <\/a>or follow us on Google News<\/u> <\/a>, Flipboard<\/u> <\/a>, Apple News, TikTok<\/u> <\/a>, Snapchat<\/u> <\/a>, Instagram<\/u> <\/a>, Twitter<\/u> <\/a>, Facebook<\/u> <\/a>, YouTube<\/u> <\/a>and Threads<\/u> <\/a>– or visit The Mirror homepage.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/span>Celebrity Traitors is on the way and fans of the popular entertainment show hosted by Claudia Winkelman don’t have long to wait<\/span>(Image: BBC \/ Studio Lambert)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/span>The first ever Celebrity Traitors is will air this October<\/span>(Image: BBC)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span>The Celebrity Traitors cast list has already been confirmed<\/span>(Image: BBC)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nGet Celebrity Traitors updates straight to your WhatsApp!<\/h3>\n
<\/span>The famous contestants will play for a cash prize up to \u00a3100,000 for a charity of their choice<\/span>(Image: PA)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n