INTERVIEWER and documentary maker Louis Theroux is set to sign up to be in the line-up of this year’s The Celebrity Traitors.
He might soon be heading to Ardross Castle to start filming the contest along with a string of other stars.
Louis Theroux is set to sign up for the 2026 cast of The Celebrity Traitors
He is known for making documentaries – with this telly stint a rarity for Louis Credit: Getty
The Sun revealed that other names who’ve signed this week are Dr Hannah Fry and EastEnders legend Ross Kemp.
A show insider said: “Louis loves the show and will be one of the most sensational signings of the series.
“He doesn’t take part in many telly contests like this and wanted to make an exception for The Celebrity Traitors.
“He’ll make for great telly as we’re used to seeing him having to be nimble and quick witted with various stars on his interview shows.”
He is likely to be one of the biggest stars of the 2026 line up.
The only other time Louis has done anything like this is when he competed on another of his favourite shows, , in the celebrity version for ‘s Stand Up 2 Cancer appeal.
Louis has been back in the spotlight recently with his shocking Inside the Manosphere documentary for .
The line-up for this year’s The Celebrity Traitors includes movie stars Richard E Grant and .
There are also two comedians – James Acaster and – as well as presenter Amol Rojan.
The full collection of celebrities – expected to number 19 – are due to arrive in the Scottish Highlands this weekend with filming taking place over the next two to three weeks.
Though this series, the second celebrity version, isn’t expected to air until later this year.
A BBC Spokesperson said: “We are not commenting on speculation and details for The Celebrity Traitors series 2 will be announced in due course.”
This comes after we revealed EastEnders star , 61, also signed up to the hit show to “challenge himself”.
He agreed to take part despite usually politely declining requests from other TV contests, including and .
An insider told The Sun: “He loves Traitors and thinks it’s a programme on another level, which is why he really wanted to take part.
“Ross loved the mix of psychological intrigue paired with some of the very physical trials that the group have to complete – both suit him perfectly.
“He will be a huge hit with viewers who’ve watched him on screen for 36 years, and fans in particular will be following him with interest.
“He signed up now because he’s at a point in his life where he wants to try new things and continue to challenge himself.
“Plus he knows The won’t just be watched by people who are familiar with his work, but by younger viewers who may be less familiar with Ross, and this opens him up to a whole new audience.
“He’s also a very name and this is another big BBC show.”
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