2026 Celebrity Traitors - The Rumours

[CaveMum]

Is it too early for a Celeb Traitors 2 Thread?! Never, I say!

Thought I’d start a thread so we can share all the whispers, and wishes, for the Series 2 lineup.

Names I have heard so far, from the likely to the fanciful:

Bob Mortimer - was rumoured for S1 but apparently couldn’t make the schedule work
Tom Hiddleston - apparently a huge fan of the non-celeb version and appeared on Graham Norton alongside Claudia where he was dropping hints about how much he’d liked to be involved
Liam Gallagher - Scott Mills was saying he’d heard he’s a big fan

Others I’ve seen online:

Danny Dyer
Hugh Grant
Hugh Bonneville
Alison Hammond
Cheryl
Daisy May Cooper

Any others you’ve heard?

But everyone knew he was lying, so he wasn't an accomplished liar, just a regular one.

Stephen Graham is in huge demand I can’t see him being available

I heard David Tennant. They need someone Scottish, this years Mark Bonner

BBC confirmed:

• Amol Rajan – Journalist and Broadcaster
• Bella Ramsey – Actor
• James Acaster – Comedian and Podcaster
• James Blunt – Singer/Songwriter
• Jerry Hall – Model and Actress
• Joanne McNally – Comedian
• Joe Lycett – Comedian
• Julie Hesmondhalgh – Actor
• King Kenny – Content Creator
• Leigh-Anne Pinnock – Singer/Songwriter
• Maya Jama – Broadcaster and Entrepreneur
• Michael Sheen – Actor and Presenter
• Miranda Hart – Actor and Author
• Myha’la – Actor
• Professor Hannah Fry– Broadcaster and Mathematician
• Richard E. Grant – Actor and Author
• Rob Beckett – Comedian
• Romesh Ranganathan – Comedian
• Ross Kemp – Actor and Presenter
• Sebastian Croft – Musician and Actor
• Sharon Rooney – Actor

Oh my god that’s amazing!

Just seen this, brilliant line up, sounds lots of fun!!

Link: https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2026/the-celebrity-traitors-series-2-contestants

Definitely here for James Blunt!

I have the commonly held view that his music is a bit meh, but he’s a really funny bloke.

James Blunt is an inspired choice, and love that Rob and Romesh are going in together.

Can’t wait to see how Jerry Hall copes with tasks 🤣

Oh wow James Blunt is so witty, I can’t wait for this.

No Rob Mortimor ?!

Agree James Blunt is a great choice.

Gutted no Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith though!

Who are the "big dogs"?

Richard E Grant and Michael Sheen I guess?

That’s a great lineup, really excited for it

I was going to say I was sure Rob Beckett would be on it because he made reference in one of his podcasts a while back that he would be away ‘far up north’ filming for a few weeks with no contact with the family or something along those lines.
he’s quite insufferable- even on his podcast tbh!
interesting looking line up though, we do love watching.

Professor Hannah Fry ftw, love her!

Well either Rob or Romesh will 💯 be a traitor.

Great line up. I was late to the party with The Traitors and starting watching last year's celeb series. It will be interesting if Rob and Romesh are pitted against each other as they're mates, aren't they? James Blunt and Hannah Fry - inspired.

Romesh has said on radio 2 this morning he is going to be on it

Oh sorry ignore me

Yeah, the BBC has published the line up today.

Never cared much for James Blunt's music but his Twitter comebacks are legendary.

I hope he doesn't get killed off too soon, if he's a faithful.

It's an excellent line up, and I'm excited already.

She’s a permanent fixture on my Dream Dinner Party guest list, alongside Claudia!

I love her The Rest is Science podcast and saw a clip on Insta recently where she talked about “science-ing the shit” out of her skincare routine - I made notes!

Lots of comedians!

comedians? "allegedly" 😉