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🕵️The Celebrity Traitors (2025): Claudia Winkleman Leads Stars Into a Castle of Deceit

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🕵️ The Celebrity Traitors (2025): Claudia Winkleman Leads Stars Into a Castle of Deceit

“Here, there is no special treatment.” 😏 With those chilling words and her trademark fingerless gloves, Claudia Winkleman welcomes a group of celebrities into a castle where trust is scarce, betrayal is inevitable, and every glance could be a lie. The Celebrity Traitors, a star-studded spin-off of the wildly successful BBC hit The Traitors, premieres 8 October 2025 on BBC One, and fans are bracing for a dramatic showdown of deception.


🎭 A Spin-Off With a Starry Twist


The original Traitors quickly became a cultural phenomenon, known for its intense gameplay, shocking betrayals, and Claudia’s darkly comic hosting. Now, with The Celebrity Traitors, the stakes are higher and the cast more glamorous. Instead of everyday contestants, household names from comedy, music, sport, history, and television are stepping into the game.


Kalpna Patel-Knight, the BBC’s head of entertainment, summed it up best at the Edinburgh International Television Festival:

“The Traitors has well and truly established itself as an unmissable highlight of the year… and a brand-new celebrity version will take the series to a whole new level.”

🏰 Filming at Ardross Castle

The iconic Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands once again serves as the perfect backdrop for paranoia and plotting. Filming began on 22 April 2025 and wrapped the following month, capturing nine episodes of drama, strategy, and whispered accusations. The season will air over three weeks, running from 8 to 24 October 2025.

Claudia herself teased fans with her trademark wit:

“We’re incredibly lucky these brilliant people have said yes. I’d love to say we’ll take it easy on them and they’ll just wander round the castle and eat toast for a couple of weeks… but that would be a lie.”

🌟 Meet the Contestants


This cast is nothing short of iconic. A mix of comedians, presenters, singers, athletes, and cultural figures—all trying to outwit one another. But who will emerge as a master manipulator, and who will crumble under suspicion?


  • Alan Carr (48) – Comedian & TV presenter with razor-sharp wit.

  • Cat Burns (25) – Rising singer-songwriter.

  • Celia Imrie (72) – Beloved stage & screen actress.

  • Charlotte Church (39) – Singer & TV personality.

  • Clare Balding (54) – Esteemed presenter & journalist.

  • David Olusoga (55) – Historian & filmmaker.

  • Joe Marler (34) – Former England rugby player.

  • Joe Wilkinson (50) – Comedian & actor.

  • Jonathan Ross (64) – Legendary TV presenter.

  • Kate Garraway (57) – Journalist & TV presenter.

  • Lucy Beaumont (41) – Comedian.

  • Mark Bonnar (56) – Actor known for gripping roles.

  • Nick Mohammed (44) – Actor & comedian (Ted Lasso fans rejoice!).

  • Niko Omilana (27) – Social media personality and activist.

  • Paloma Faith (43) – Singer-songwriter & actress with flair.

  • Ruth Codd (28) – Actress.

  • Sir Stephen Fry (67) – National treasure: actor, writer, presenter.

  • Tameka Empson (48) – EastEnders actress.

  • Tom Daley (30) – Olympic diver turned national hero.


The mix guarantees explosive drama, heartfelt moments, and shocking betrayals.


⚔️ Why It Will Be Unmissable


At its heart, The Traitors is a psychological battle. Friends turn foes, alliances collapse, and even the most trusted faces can conceal a dagger. With celebrities in the mix, the tension is doubled: fame won’t protect them, charm won’t save them, and every vote at the Round Table could end a reputation as well as a game.

As Claudia reminds us:

“Here, there is no special treatment.”

🎬 Conclusion: A Game of Fame, Fear, and Betrayal


The Celebrity Traitors isn’t just reality TV—it’s reality theatre. With its glittering cast, gothic castle setting, and Claudia Winkleman’s wicked charm, the series is primed to be autumn’s biggest television event. Whether you’re rooting for national treasures like Stephen Fry or watching to see if Tom Daley can dive his way out of deception, one thing is certain: in this game, trust no one.


🗓 Mark your calendars: 8 October 2025. BBC One. The castle awaits, and betrayal is only a heartbeat away.

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