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Traitors have been selected; Faithfuls have been both murdered and banished – Celebrity Traitors season 2 is in full swing, and it hasn’t disappointed.
From Richard E. Grant’s stunning early blunder to James Acaster and Amol Rajan pleading for their lives, the drama has been coming thick and fast in just a handful of episodes.
Yes, there’s already been more changes in the Traitors’ turret than the lineup of the Sugababes, and some stars have had to say goodbye in the competition.
So let’s take a look and whos been banished, who’s been murdered and which stars remain in the treacherous competition.
Who has been banished?
Richard E Grant – Traitor
Oh Richard, we hardly knew ye.
The Withnail and I actor, 69, entered the show with one goal in mind: to be made a Traitor.
When Claudia Winkleman selected him, the Swazi-English star of stage and screen could barely contain his excitement. So much so that after the selection process, when Joe Lycett asked him what he was, he simply stated: Traitor.
Leaving the rest of the celebs bemused by his nonchalance, Richard put an early target on his back, and despite his and fellow traitor Maya Jama’s moves to murder, recruit and take the heat off, he was simply too damn hot, and Richard became the first person to be banished from the castle.
In fact, he also made Traitors history, as it was the first time a Traitor got banished in the first roundtable.
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Myha’la – Faithful
The Industry star, 30, will be known to many viewers after she rose to fame as Harper Stern in the hit HBO series.
But fans didn’t get to enjoy the American actress for long, as the wake of Richard’s banishment seemed to seal her fate as a target for the next roundtable.
After winking at Richard when writing his name on her chalkboard, Myha’la quickly became suspicious in many contestants’ eyes.
Despite an emotional defence at the roundtable, Myha’la couldn’t convince her fellow faithful and was banished, leaving the cast reeling when faced with the truth of their mistake.
Who has been murdered?
Amol Rajan
Journalist and Metro Traitor’s columnist Amol Rajan, 43, found himself in a tougher position than some University Challenge contestants.
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Alongside James Acaster, he was brought to The Traitors and told to plead for his life, with the successful contestant being recruited, while the other would be murdered.
Sadly for Amol, Traitors Richard and Maya went for James, and the coffin closed on Amol’s time in the game, becoming the first contestant murdered in this series.
Who else is in the cast?
James Acaster – Traitor
The comedian and podcaster James Acaster has brought his deadpan wit into the game and is trying to secure a win for his chosen charity.
James, 41, hosts the hugely successful Off Menu podcast, which he co-presents with The Traitors: Uncloaked host Ed Gamble.
While he wanted to play the game as a faithful, his early seduction to the traitors’ ranks means he’s had to switch up his gameplay – will he be able to maintain it and survive?
Bella Ramsey – Faithful
At 23 years old, actor Bella Ramsey is the youngest in the castle.
The Game of Thrones actor has proven to be a popular cast member with a good level of deduction so far, even if Ross Kemp was convinced they murdered him in plain sight.
Michael Sheen – Faithful
Welsh actor Michael Sheen is also heading into the turreted castle for an elaborate game of wink murder.
The 57-year-old is used to performing in front of an audience – will he crack under the pressure as 20 pairs of beady eyes watch his every move in the Traitors castle?
He featured heavily in some of the first trailers, and that made fans worried that the charismatic Twilight star may be targeted for an early exit.
Rob Beckett – Faithful
Rob Beckett, comedian and TV presenter, is one of many comedians in the line-up for Celebrity Traitors.
The Parenting Hell podcast co-host, 40, will be at the roundtable with many of his contemporaries, including bestie Romesh Ranganathan.
Romesh Ranganathan – Faithful
Radio 2 presenter, podcaster and comedian Romesh Ranganathan be staying faithful or acting like a Traitor in the upcoming series of the BBC show?
We’re yet to see if The Weakest Link host, 48, will form an alliance with close friend Rob Beckett, as it seems he’s going out alone in the game that tests friendships, perceptions, and your ability to spot a liar.
Jerry Hall – Faithful
Actress and model Jerry Hall has a seat at the roundtable – for now.
The American movie star, 70, even revealed that Richard E Grant was her old neighbour while up in the Scottish castle as she gives it her all to win the prize money for charity.
Miranda Hart – Faithful
Comedy icon, Miranda Hart, is unlocking her inner Miss Marple in the beautiful grounds of Ardross Castle, as she tries to work out who is a Faithful and who is a Traitor.
The BBC star, 53, is known for her side-splitting series, Miranda, and for publishing an array of books over the years.
The sitcom star also spoke about the challenges of appearing on the show while living with myalgic encephalomyelitis, often known as chronic fatigue syndrome.
‘I haven’t done much TV work for a long time, having only recently come out of long-term ill health issues, and when I was offered this, my whole body sort of relaxed, I smiled, and I just wanted to jump about like a schoolgirl with joy,’ she said.
Maya Jama – Traitor
Love Island host Maya Jama is swapping Spain for Scotland as she begins her villain era as a traitor on the second series of Celebrity Traitors.
Maya, 32, is used to being involved with reality show games, but how will she fare when she’s truly in the thick of it? So far so good!
Joe Lycett – Faithful
Comedian Joe Lycett, 38, is known for his pranks and pageantry, but is he capable of keeping a low profile in the castle?
The Birmingham-born bab will be a treat for viewers to watch as he attempts to find out who is lying – but can he do it without Hannah’s spreadsheets?
King Kenny – Faithful
Content creator King Kenny boasts over 2.2m followers on his well-loved YouTube channel KingKennyTv.
The 29-year-old is the second social media star to enter the series, after Niko took part last year – will he manage to make it further?
Leigh-Anne Pinnock – Faithful
Singer-songwriter Leigh-Anne Pinnock, will be gracing our screens in this season of Celebrity Traitors.
The former Little Mix member, 34, will have to use her perceptive powers to suss out who is a Faithful and who is a Traitor.
Joanne McNally – Faithful
Podcast host and comedian Joanne McNally is officially a contestant on the 2026 series of Celebrity Traitors.
Joanne, 43, co-hosts the incredibly popular podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me, alongside Vogue Williams.
Julie Hesmondhalgh – Faithful
Acting legend Julie Hesmondhalgh is up in the Highlands to take part in the game of a lifetime.
The 56-year-old is a former Coronation Street star. In 2024 she played Suzanne Sercombe, the partner of Alan Bates, in Mr Bates vs The Post Office.
James Blunt – Faithful
Singer-songwriter James Blunt is joining the cast of Celebrity Traitors UK.
The You’re Beautiful hitmaker, 52, is loved by fans for his sarcasm and famous comebacks on X. Will he be able to think on his feet while he’s being questioned at the roundtable?
Professor Hannah Fry – Traitor
Professor Hannah Fry, broadcaster and mathematician, will be calculating how she can win the prize pot of cash for her chosen charity.
The Rest Is Science podcast co-host, 42, is Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge.
But after being recruited, will she be able to use her big brain to convince the faithful that she is who she says she is?
Sharon Rooney – Faithful
My Mad Fat Diary star, Sharon Rooney, is joining the cast of Celebrity Traitors as they complete challenges in the Highlands and get heated at the roundtable – all for a good cause.
The actor, 37, won’t be too far from home – Sharon is from Glasgow, a mere 193 miles south of their filming location.
Ross Kemp – Faithful
Actor and presenter Ross Kemp is amongst the 21 contestants in this year’s spin-off series of the wildly popular BBC show.
The 62-year-old is best known for his role as Grant Mitchell in the British soap EastEnders.
Sebastian Croft – Faithful
Actor and singer Sebastian Croft is joining Bella as one of the younger contestants at age 24.
Like them, he was also in Game of Thrones. As well as acting Sebastian makes music, and posts his melodic performances onto Instagram for his 1.6m followers to see.