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BBC confirm full Celebrity Traitors line up in first look pictures – and reveal when it will hit screens.

Published on May 13, 2025 at 06:00 PM

THE BBC have finally confirmed the full Celebrity Traitors line-up with exciting new pictures, as they let fans know when they can watch the hotly-anticipated spin-off show.

The Sun was – which includes a actor and a star – but who will be a Traitor and who will be a Faithful?

Wall of framed portraits of Celebrity Traitors 2025 contestants.
Celebrity Traitors is heading to our TV screens with a star line-up
Claudia Winkleman in a black suit, standing on a staircase between two contrasting castles.
The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman returns to present the spin-off show

Fans are on the edge of their seats as they wait for to kick off.

Hosted by , viewers are being treated to a mix of A-listers, popular actors, TV stars and singing icons.

The celebrities will play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, in the hope of winning a cash prize of up to £100K for a charity of their choice.

Host said: “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.”;;

In a sneak peek to the new series, the BBC dropped a video which revealed the cast.

Their faces appeared in portraits and were seen hanging on the wall of the famous Traitors castle.

At the end of the trailer, the Beeb revealed that the spin-off will kick off this Autumn.

Here we take a look at the 18 stars who are taking part in the first ever Celebrity Traitors...

Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
Stephen Fry has signed up to the show and fans can’t wait to see him in action
Sir Stephen Fry at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
The star is said to be a ‘super-fan’ of the original show

Fans are excited to see , 67, take part in the famous game.

With his wit, intellect and popularity, the The QI legend is the perfect candidate for Celebrity Traitors.

The Sun revealed last summer how “super-fan”;; .

A source said: “Claudia (Winkleman) put Stephen right at the top of celebs she’d want onThe Traitorsand Stephen has made it clear he’d be game.

“Stephen is a fan of the show andClaudiawas 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.”;;

Alan Carr

Alan Carr in a blue suit.
Alan Car is also part of the star line-up
Framed portraits of three people on a wall.
The comedian will bring the laughs in the famous castle

r, 48, will also bring the laughs in the famous Scottish castle.

The Sun was told back in November that the.

This is a first for Alan, as he has never taken part in a reality TV show.

A source said: “Alan is an absolute national treasure and will be an incredible contestant – he’ll make great telly as well as being a top player.”;;

Nick Mohammed

Nick Mohammed at the Stage Debut Awards.
How will this Ted Lasso star fare in the castle?

British actor , 44 has seen his star soar since starring in smash hit show, .

Fans will remember him playing kit man turned rival coach Nathan ‘Nate’ Shelley on the show for three series.

The Sun revealed earlier this year, with an insider telling us he is “going to be putting on his best game face”;; on the show.

Tom Daley

Tom Daley in Team GB attire.
Olympian Tom Daley is hoping to be champ of the castle

Olympian , 30, knows what it’s like to keep a game face, so he is perfect for Celebrity Traitors.

The diving champ will be hoping to make a splash on the show – but will he be a Traitor or a Faithful?

The Sun revealed in October how , after turning down the BBC’s and ITV’s .

Joe Marler

Joe Marler, England rugby prop, clapping.
This rugby player is ready to tackle his biggest task yet

’s knows all about being competitive, thanks to his long career as a rugby pro.

The sportsman, 34, has enjoyed an incredible career on the pitch – winning the three times for .

But can he win over the other stars on Celebrity Traitors?

Insiders told the Sun, Joe is keen to show the public .

David Olusoga

David Olusoga at the BFI London Film Festival.
This British historian and TV presenter is ready to scope out the competition

Professor , 55, is one of Britain’s most prominent historian.

In 2023, he was awarded a Bafta Special Award back to honour his outstanding contribution to the arts.

David, has also written a string of best-selling history books, and was awarded an OBE in 2019 for his services to history and to community integration.

Can he use his knowledge and intellect to out smart the other celebrities in the castle?

Niko Omilana

Niko Omilana at the Oppenheimer UK premiere, giving a peace sign.
Niko Omilana s knwon for the famous YouTube group Sidemen

prankster , 27, is set to see his profile rise to a new scale, as he breaks into mainstream telly on Celebrity Traitors.

The rising star has a huge online following and will draw a younger audience to the show.

Niko – who is a member of the mega group the – previously ran for a place in as an Independent in the last year.

Mark Bonnar

Mark Bonnar at the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards.
Will Line Of Duty’s Mark Bonnar play detective on the show?

fans will be thrilled to see , 56, take part on the show.

The popular actor played DCC Mike Dryden in the smash hit BBC crime series and is also known for his roles in Shetland and Guilt.

The Scottish actor will be returning his roots, as the show is filmed in his native country.

Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross at Red Nose Day.
Jonathan Ross is returning to the BBC for the first time in 14 years
Three framed portraits of Celebrity Traitors contestants.
The telly favourite is looking forward to taking on the challenge

The Sun revealed last July how chat show legend .

This will be Rossy’s first major Beeb show since he quit 14 years ago following the.

However, can’t wait to take part in the show, with a source telling us: “Jonathanis the idealtargetforThe Traitorsproducers because he’s a high-profilecelebritywho doesn’t regularly appear on the reality TV circuit.

“He’s also one of a smallarmyof stars who are self-confessed fans of the show.”;;

Joe Wilkinson

Joe Wilkinson at the BAFTA Television Awards.
Will this comedian be able to keep a straight face?
Framed portrait of a man from The Celebrity Traitors.
Joe Wilkinson will be making the stars laugh in the castle

Comedian of star.

Fans of Netflix’s Afterlife will recognise him from the hit show where .

Joe – who is also known for panel shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats and Have I Got News For You – has some insider knowledge when it comes to The Traitors.

This is because he is good friends with , who was an original Traitor on the second series of the BBC series.

Clare Balding

Clare Balding at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Clare Balding is hoping to make it to the end of the show – but will she be faithful or traitor?
Framed portraits of Celebrity Traitors contestants.
The TV star reportedly jumped at the chance to be on the show

Much like , BBC sports presenter , 54, also turned down multiple reality shows – but jumped at the chance to be on Celebrity Traitors.

The Sun were first to .

Insiders have told us how is a “clever signing”;; on the part of producers.

This is because “no one really believes that the Beeb’s dependable, sensible face of sport could be a treacherous liar”;;.

Lucy Beaumont

Portrait of Lucy Beaumont at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
Stand-up comedian Lucy is ready for a new game after her shock split from Jon Richardson
Portrait of a woman in an ornate frame from The Celebrity Traitors.
Has the star got what it takes in the famous castle?

Comedian is set to take her wit to the castle.

The Sun over the Easter weekend.

Fans will know Lucy from Channel 4’s Jon & Lucy’s Odd Couples, which she hosted with her ex husband .

She also starred in Dave’s mockumentary series Meet the Richardsons, which began in 2020.

Paloma Faith

Paloma Faith at a fashion party.
Paloma Faith is ready for action on Celebrity Traitors
Framed portrait of a blonde woman from *The Celebrity Traitors*.
The singer brings with her an army of fans who will be rooting for her

Pop star , 43, was last October.

The Brit Award winner – who shot to fame with her smash hit song Only Love Can Hurt Like This – is known for being outspoken, so is bound to bring some excitement to the castle.

Like a lot of the other stars, has never appeared on reality television but told pals she wanted to “show the public a different side”;; to her personality.

Ruth Codd

Headshot of Ruth Codd at the 50th anniversary of the Saturn Awards.
Ruth Codd has seen her star soar over the last few years

. 28, shot to fame playing Anya in thriller series, The Midnight Club, back in 2022.

Since then, the Irish star has become a much-sought after actress, which has seen her bag a top film role.

Ruth, who had her right leg amputated below the knee, will make her film debut in How To Train Your Dragon, which is released this summer.

Tameka Empson

Tameka Empson at the British Soap Awards.
Tameka Empson is used to drama on EastEnders

fans will be thrilled to see , 48, taking part in Celebrity Traitors.

She is best known for playing the feisty Kim Fox in the soap

A show source told The Sun that the actress is hoping that her acting skills can be put to good use on the show.

Celia Imrie

Celia Imrie at the Netflix BAFTA After Party.
This British acting legend is an incredible signing for producers

One of the biggest , 72.

The national treasure is a HUGE star on both the big and the small screen.

But insiders told The Sun that the star was “chomping at the bit”;; to be on the show.

has enjoyed a glittering career and is one of the most recognisable actors to join the line-up, thanks to her roles in Calendar Girls, St Trinian’s, and .

Charlotte Church

Charlotte Church on the
Charlotte Church is making her big TV comeback on the show
Framed portrait of a woman from The Celebrity Traitors.
The singer has a huge fan base who will be watching her on the show

It’s fair to say that , 39, has been in the spotlight for most of her life, after rising to fame as a child star in the 90s.

Fans will be keen to see her in action, as she makes her big comeback into the public eye.

The Welsh star stepped out of the limelight to open up a wellness retreat, but is now back with a bang.

Kate Garraway

Kate Garraway at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards.
Can Kate Garraway’s journalism skills help her win?
Portrait of a woman in a framed painting from The Celebrity Traitors.
Producers were keen for Kate to sign up

star , 57, is no stranger to reality TV, having enjoyed a successful stint on I’m A Celeb in 2019.

The TV host was chosen to take part in the Celebrity Traitors because of how popular she Is among the public.

Kate has had a rough few years, following the .

Cat Burns

Cat Burns performing on stage.
Will singer Cat Burns be a traitor or faithful?

Rising star , 24, is a super-fan of The Traitors and is .

The singer is also known among her fans for making TikToks about the regular series.

A source told The Sun: “Cat is the ultimate Traitors superfan and she has been lobbying for this gig as soon as she found out the BBC were doing acelebrityspin-off.”;;

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