Celebrity Traitors latest: Release date, cast and filming revealed

22 April 2025, 13:42

Who is in the Celebrity Traitors line up and when does the show start? Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 series.

The Celebrity Traitors UK is set to hit our screen soon as filming gets underway in April 2025, with a star-studded cast joining Claudia Winkleman in the Scottish castle.

After previous series of The Traitors saw Traitors and Faithfuls Wilf Webster, Charlotte Chilton and Alexander Dragonetti sky-rocket to fame, the celebrity version of the show will be bringing all the star power to our living rooms.

With legends such as Ruth Codd, Sir Stephen Fry, Paloma Faith, Tom Daley, Celia Imrie, Charlotte Church, Alan Carr and Lucy Beaumont all rumoured to be taking part, we've taken a look at who has signed up for the show, and who has pulled out of The Celebrity Traitors at the last minute.

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As recording for the first series takes place, we've got all the information you need about who is in the line-up and when the show will air.

Celebrity Traitors line up

Celia Imrie

Actress Celia Imrie is the next celeb taking part in Celebrity Traitors this year. Best known for films such as Bridget Jones’ Diary, Calendar Girls and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Celia will be hoping to win the iconic show.

Ruth Codd

Actress Ruth Codd is another person gearing up for Celebrity Traitors. After starring in shows such as The Midnight Club and The Fall of the House of Usher, she is set to make her film debut in How to Train Your Dragon later this year.

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Tameka Empson

EastEnders actress Tameka Empson is swapping Albert Square for the Traitors Castle as she heads up to Scotland for the show.

Lucy Beaumont

Lucy is the next TV star joining the cast of Celebrity Traitors and she is ready to give the competition a go, with insiders telling The Sun: "Lucy is a massive fan of the show and is so excited about getting stuck in at Ardross Castle.

"After her split from Jon [Richardson], she has been working really hard to make more of a name for herself and Celebrity Traitors is the ideal opportunity."

Joe Wilkinson

Comedian Joe Wilkinson is another celeb gracing our screens on the show, with the Afterlife actor friends being with Traitors star Paul Gorton, we're sure he'll give him some words of advice!

Mark Bonnar

Actor Mark Bonnar has gained fame appearing in shows such as Line of Duty, Shetland and Guilt, with the TV star set to add Celebrity Traitors to his resume.

Niko Omilana

YouTube star Niko Omilana is taking part in the show and is set to be a hit with younger viewers. Known for elaborate pranks and a large online audience, Niko will be going for gold in Celebrity Traitors.

David Olusoga

Historian David Olusoga will be hoping his vast knowledge will come in handy during the Celebrity Traitors as he competes against his fellow celebs.

Nick Mohammed

Ted Lasso actor Nick Mohammed is taking part in this year's Celebrity Traitors, with a source telling The Sun: "Nick is so excited about being cast in The Traitors and cannot wait to get to Ardross Castle.

"On Ted Lasso, his character Nathan was a really surprising villain, absolutely no one saw it coming. Nick is going to bring an element of that to The Traitors.

"He has his game plan and he is going to really play the game."

Paloma Faith

Singing superstar Paloma Faith hase joined the cast of The Celebrity Traitors, with insiders telling The Sun: "Paloma is a fascinating character with plenty of stories to tell of life in the public eye, and great fun to be around.

"She’ll be an incredible player and will bring some glam to the castle - Claudia will have competition."

Tom Daley

Olympic legend Tom Daley is heading away from the diving board and into the castle as he is set to appear on The Celebrity Traitors.

Sources informed The Sun: "He’s always been a top target for reality show bookers, but his team knew he had the pick of the crop.

"The first series of the celebrity edition blows I’m A Celebrity and Strictly out the water, really, and Tom knows it will be hugely fun to film.

"He’ll make a great player too, as no one would suspect misdeeds from such a baby-faced lad."

Clare Balding

The Sun have reported that Clare will be part of The Celebrity Traitors, with sources confirming: "Clare is an absolutely brilliant signing because she’s always turned down reality offers flat.

"As such, this will offer the first real glimpse into what she’s like as a person.

"She’s known to generations of TV viewers from fronting everything from racing and the Olympics through to Crufts and occasionally Countryfile.

"And could anyone really believe that the Beeb’s dependable, sensible face of sport could be a treacherous liar?"

Speaking on Loose Women, Clare further fuelled rumours she would take part in The Celebrity Traitors, after declaring: ""I love the show. Don't you? It's so interesting."

Alan Carr

Comedian Alan Carr has signed up for The Celebrity Traitors with the funnyman expected to bring the laughs.

A source told The Sun: "Alan is an absolute national treasure and will be an incredible contestant - he’ll make great telly as well as being a top player."

They added: "He has been one of viewers’ dream signings since the idea of a celebrity version was first floated so everyone is thrilled talks are in final stages."

Stephen Fry

According to The Sun, Stephen Fry is a shoe-in for The Traitors Celebrity season, with an insider telling the publication: "Claudia put Stephen right at the top of celebs she’d want on The Traitors and Stephen has made it clear he’d be game.

"Stephen is a fan of the show and Claudia was desperate for him to be in it. No contracts have been signed yet — but he told the show’s bosses to name a time and date and he’ll be there."

Kate Garraway

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway is set to take part, with insiders informing The Sun: "Kate has signed her contract for Celebrity Traitors.

"The BBC were avoiding stars who’ve done reality TV before but Kate’s someone they want to support and champion.

"She’s a great journalist and they think she’s perfect for a seat at the table. She’s had such a tough time since ­losing Derek and is a huge fan of the show so this is a dream come true for her."

Joe Marler

England rugby player Joe Marler is another Celebrity Traitor star, with insiders telling The Sun: "Joe has officially signed his contract for Celebrity Traitors and can’t wait to get stuck in.

"He has spent his whole career on the rugby pitch and won the Six Nations three times with England — but now he’s ready for a fresh challenge.

"Joe is a huge fan of The Traitors and the BBC loved him when they met him for an interview for the show."

They added: "He says he’s got his game plan all mapped out and thinks he can go all the way."

Jonathan Ross

TV legend Jonathan Ross has been lined-up for Celebrity Traitors, with an insider telling The Sun: "Jonathan is the ideal target for 'The Traitors' producers because he’s a high-profile celebrity who doesn’t regularly appear on the reality TV circuit.

"He’s also one of a small army of stars who are self-confessed fans of the show."

Charlotte Church

Singer Charlotte Church is another contestant on Celebrity Traitors, with the famous star making her way to Scotland to film the iconic show.

Cat Burns

Cat is another star taking part in Celebrity Traitors, with the singer sure to be a hit with younger viewers. The BRIT award nominee has a large social media following which is predicted to grow after appearing on the show.

When does Celebrity Traitors start?

An official start date for The Traitors Celebrity version has not been revealed, however the series was confirmed to be in production.

The nine-part season was announced at the Edinburgh TV Festival, but when exactly it will hit our screens is being kept under wraps for now.

The BBC's head of entertainment Kalpna Patel-Knight said: "The Traitors has well and truly established itself as an unmissable highlight of the year and the news of a fourth outing, alongside a brand new celebrity version coming to the BBC, will take the series to a whole new level.

"It will once again be fascinating for our audiences to see who’ll outwit, outplay, and outlast. Let the mind games begin!"

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Who pulled out of The Celebrity Traitors?

Lorraine Kelly

Breakfast TV legend Lorraine is no longer taking part in The Celebrity Traitors.

A source told The Sun: "BBC bosses were really keen to sign Lorraine Kelly up for Celebrity Traitors.

"She loves the show and was super flattered to be asked, so she had a meeting with them which went really well."

They added: "Producers were hoping she would sign on the dotted line, but in the end, Lorraine couldn’t make it work with her schedule at the moment so had to pass."

Daisy May Cooper and Charlie Cooper

Despite reportedly signed up to take part, siblings Daisy Mae and Charlie are said to have pulled out of the show as they wanted to remain close to their young children.

Sources told The Mirror: "It’s caused producers a real headache as it’s so close to filming.

"They’d banked on Daisy and Charlie being TV gold so it’s disappointing they won’t be a part of the first Celebrity Traitors.

"They’re hilarious and brilliant on telly together - plus being brother and sister would have brought a really interesting element to the series."