When is the Celebrity Traitors season 2 release date? What we know about BBC show return

The best time of the year is almost upon us, as The Celebrity Traitors is returning for a hotly anticipated second series on the BBC.

Hoping to follow in the footsteps of Alan Carr and emerge victorious in the game of deceit are 21 stars from the worlds of comedy, acting, music, modelling, and broadcasting.

They’ll compete to win up to £100,000 for their chosen charities in their roles as Traitors and Faithfuls at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.

Filming has already wrapped, with the contestants and host Claudia Winkleman remaining tight-lipped on the outcome… but if past series are anything to go by, we’re sure there’ll be fireworks.

Also returning will be spin-off show The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked, hosted by Ed Gamble and offering viewers a deep dive into the cast’s scheming, murderous ways and the eliminations after they air.

Expectations are high, and excitement is palpable ahead of the series 2 launch, with last year’s final breaking records and exceeding 15 million viewers – so, here’s everything we know about what’s to come…

When will Celebrity Traitors season 2 be released?

The Celebrity Traitors series two begins on Thursday, October 1.

Exciting news, right? Well, we’ve not even told you the best part. Episode one is an extra-long special beginning at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

The series will air two nights a week on Thursday and Friday evenings at 8pm. The BBC has confirmed to Metro that we’re getting ten episodes, which means the new season should come to an end on October 30.

The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked, hosted by Ed Gamble, will also return to BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.

Who is in the line-up?

The Celebrity Traitors season 2 boasts an all-star cast, including…

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

Who could win The Celebrity Traitors season 2?

It’s hard to say who will win The Celebrity Traitors season 2 at this point; however, a few dark horses have already started to emerge.

Alan Carr told Metro at the National Television Awards that Miranda Hart was the dark horse to watch out for.

‘Do you know what? I’m super excited about Miranda Hart because Miranda reminds me a bit of me, and if they make her a Traitor, that is gonna be TV gold,’ he told us.

Alan also said to keep an eye on ‘motormouth’ Joanne McNally, who he predicted will be a ‘whirlwind.’

We also spoke to Jonathan Ross, who told us a few celebs have reached out for advice after his stint in the famous cloak last series.

‘I spoke to quite a few of them before they went in. I had a brief chat with Michael Sheen,’ he said. ‘I had a longer chat with Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett, Maya Jama.’

Considering how well Jonathan did, it’d be silly not to think these people won’t be dangerous players.

How to watch The Celebrity Traitors season 2?

Celebrity Traitors season two will air on BBC One at 8pm and be available to watch on BBC iPlayer at the same time.

New episodes will be released on Thursdays and Fridays. We’ve also got some good news: this new series will run for 10 episodes, not nine, which should put a smile on everyone’s faces.