The Celebrity Traitors Season 2: Cast, Traitors and Episode Dates

The Celebrity Traitors Season 2 is now airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with 21 celebrities taking part in the latest series hosted by Claudia Winkleman.

The second season premiered on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8pm. New episodes are scheduled to air on Thursday and Friday nights throughout October.

The cast includes Richard E. Grant, Maya Jama, Bella Ramsey, Michael Sheen, James Acaster, James Blunt, Jerry Hall, Amol Rajan and several other familiar names from television, film, music and comedy.

Is ‘Celebrity Traitors’ on Tonight?

Yes. The Celebrity Traitors Season 2 returns on Friday, October 2, at 8pm on BBC One.

The second episode follows the opening episode, which ended with Richard E. Grant and Maya Jama being given the opportunity to recruit another celebrity as a Traitor.

The episode will also be available on BBC iPlayer following the BBC One broadcast.

What Time Is ‘Celebrity Traitors’ On?

The show starts at 8pm on BBC One.

Season 2 is airing twice a week, with new episodes scheduled for Thursday and Friday evenings at 8pm.

How Many Episodes Are in ‘The Celebrity Traitors’ Season 2?

Season 2 consists of 10 episodes.

Episode 1: October 1, 2026, at 8pm

Episode 2: October 2, 2026, at 8pm

Episode 3: October 8, 2026, at 8pm

Episode 4: October 9, 2026, at 8pm

Episode 5: October 15, 2026, at 8pm

Episode 6: October 16, 2026, at 8pm

Episode 7: October 22, 2026, at 8pm

Episode 8: October 23, 2026, at 8pm

Episode 9: October 29, 2026, at 8pm

Episode 10: October 30, 2026, at 8pm

The schedule could change, so viewers should check BBC One and BBC iPlayer for the latest updates.

‘Celebrity Traitors’ Season 2 Cast

There are 21 celebrities taking part in the second season.

The full cast includes Amol Rajan, Bella Ramsey, James Acaster, James Blunt, Jerry Hall, Joanne McNally, Joe Lycett, Julie Hesmondhalgh, King Kenny, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Maya Jama, Michael Sheen, Miranda Hart, Myha’la, Professor Hannah Fry, Richard E. Grant, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Ross Kemp, Sebastian Croft and Sharon Rooney.

The cast includes actors, comedians, broadcasters, musicians, presenters and online personalities.

Who Are the Traitors in ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Season 2?

Richard E. Grant and Maya Jama are the first confirmed Traitors in Season 2.

Claudia Winkleman selected the pair during the opening episode. The episode ended with the Traitors being given the opportunity to recruit another celebrity.

Amol Rajan and James Acaster were put forward as possible choices, leaving the identity of the potential third Traitor unresolved at the end of the premiere.

Richard E. Grant in ‘Celebrity Traitors’

Richard E. Grant is one of the biggest names in the Season 2 cast and is among the first two confirmed Traitors.

The actor is known for films including Withnail & I, Gosford Park, Can You Ever Forgive Me? and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

His role as a Traitor puts him at the centre of the game's deception from the beginning.

Maya Jama in ‘Celebrity Traitors’

Maya Jama is the second confirmed Traitor from the Season 2 premiere.

The television presenter and former Love Island host joins a cast featuring some of the UK's best-known television, comedy and entertainment personalities.

Jama and Grant must work together while attempting to avoid suspicion from the other contestants.

Amol Rajan and James Acaster Face the Traitors

The opening episode also put Amol Rajan and James Acaster in the spotlight after they were identified as potential choices for recruitment.

Rajan is a broadcaster and host of University Challenge, while Acaster is a well-known British comedian.

The decision over the potential third Traitor continues into the second episode.

Where to Watch ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Season 2

In the UK, The Celebrity Traitors Season 2 airs on BBC One and streams on BBC iPlayer.

New episodes are scheduled for 8pm on Thursday and Friday nights.

International availability varies by country, with the series available in the United States through BritBox.

Who Hosts ‘The Celebrity Traitors’ Season 2?

Claudia Winkleman returns as the host of The Celebrity Traitors.

She once again oversees the contestants, Round Table discussions and the game's eliminations as the celebrities attempt to identify the Traitors among them.

‘Celebrity Traitors’ Season 2 Viewing Figures

The Season 2 premiere reportedly attracted an overnight audience of around 8.9 million viewers.

That was higher than the reported overnight audience of approximately 6.1 million for the opening episode of the first celebrity season.

The new season now continues with its 21-person cast as the Traitors attempt to remain hidden and the Faithfuls try to identify them.