'The Celebrity Traitors' Season 2 Launch Date Set as Massive All-Star Cast Revealed

Get ready for backstabbing, cloaks, and high-stakes psychological warfare in the Scottish Highlands. The BBC has officially locked in the launch date for the highly anticipated second installment of *The Celebrity Traitors*, bringing a brand-new roster of famous faces together for ultimate deception. Fans will not have to wait much longer to see who gets murdered and who gets banished from the castle. The hit reality competition makes its grand return on Thursday, October 1, broadcasting across BBC One and streaming via BBC iPlayer. Viewers are getting double the drama each week, with episodes airing two nights in a row on Thursday and Friday evenings in the prime 8pm timeslot.

when does celebrity traitors season 2 start on bbc The broadcast announcement arrived alongside a tense teaser clip showcasing this year's massive cast. The network previously confirmed late last year that the reality phenomenon would return, before locking in the complete star-studded ensemble ahead of production kicking off earlier this spring. Heading into the castle is an impressive mix of Hollywood actors, chart-topping musicians, top-tier comedians, and television personalities. Among the high-profile dramatic actors participating are Oscar nominee Richard E. Grant, acclaimed screen icon Michael Sheen, and *The Last Of Us* standout Bella Ramsey. They are joined by *Industry* star Myha’la, former *Coronation Street* star Julie Hesmondhalgh, *EastEnders* legend Ross Kemp, *Heartstopper* actor Sebastian Croft, and *Barbie* performer Sharon Rooney.

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who is in the cast of celebrity traitors season 2 The roundtable will also feature pop stars and massive television hosts ready to play the ultimate game of trust. Former Little Mix member Leigh-Anne Pinnock and singer James Blunt are entering the castle alongside iconic model Jerry Hall and current *Love Island* host Maya Jama. A powerhouse comedy lineup is also aiming to laugh off the tension. Stand-up favorites Miranda Hart, James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett, and Joanne McNally will all be trying to spot the liars in their midst. Completing the diverse 2025 cast are broadcaster Amol Rajan, TV mathematician Professor Hannah Fry, and popular digital content creator King Kenny. With such a massive mix of personalities, the upcoming season promises non-stop chaos from the moment the first Traitors are secretly selected.