It\u2019s <\/span>definitely<\/span> not an exaggeration to say that the inaugural series of <\/span>The Celebrity Traitors<\/span><\/a> left the whole nation reeling.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n With its unintentional abundance of <\/span>comedy moments<\/span><\/a>, jaw-dropping <\/span>twists and turns<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Alan Carr\u2019s<\/span><\/a> stint as possibly the best \u201cTraitor\u201d to ever do it (even if it wasn\u2019t always intentional), the show had viewers hooked for weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n So, there\u2019s no greater entertainment joy to start the week than with the news that the BBC has finally made an official update about whether or not it\u2019ll be back for a second series.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n We\u2019re happy to say that yes, The Celebrity Traitors will be back for a new series in 2026, with a new gaggle of stars holing up in the famous Ardross Castle for another round of goodnatured backstabbing, challenges, and misspelt names on chalkboards. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The BBC\u2019s head of entertainment <\/span>Kalpna Patel-Knight said on Monday:<\/span> \u201c<\/span>The Celebrity Traitors has well and truly captivated the nation, becoming a bona fide highlight of the year bringing record numbers of people together to enjoy every twist and turn.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cIn 2026, the doors of the castle will be opened again to welcome celebrity players to the game to see who can charm, who can scheme and ultimately who can survive in series two which promises to be just as unmissable as the first.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n BBC\/Studio Lambert\/Cody Burridge\/Artwork – BBC Creative<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Even before the BBC had the chance to confirm the show would be back, <\/span>people had already started speculating<\/span><\/a> about who could be next to arrive in Scotland for some celebrity scheming.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Possible celebrities on the line-up include Bob Mortimer \u2013 who has said himself it\u2019s the only kind of reality TV show he\u2019d consider \u2013 as well as <\/span>Gavin & Stacey<\/span><\/a> star Ruth Jones and TV legend Danny Dyer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Last week, Alan Carr managed to <\/span>pull off the Traitors move of all Traitors moves<\/span><\/a> in the show\u2019s finale, convincing remaining \u201cFaithfuls\u201d <\/span>Nick Mohammed<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>David Olusoga<\/span><\/a> that he was one of them to scoop the cash prize for his chosen charity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n It was a twist made all the more enjoyable by the fact that Alan had come close unravelling on many occasions throughout the series thanks to his <\/span>giggly \u201cFaithful\u201d slip-up<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>seemingly impossible missions<\/span><\/a> to kill his fellow celebrities in plain sight. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Celebrity Traitors has been a roaring success, with its opening episode becoming the biggest single episode on TV so far this year with a whopping 14.8m views. Meanwhile, Thursday\u2019s final was the highest overnight audience since last year\u2019s Gavin & Stacey Christmas Day special.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Something to give creator Ruth Jones even more food for thought\u2026?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWill The Celebrity Traitors get a season 2?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\nWhich stars have been rumoured to be on the Celebrity Traitors season 2 cast?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n