Celebrity Traitors S2

[CaveMum]

Well seeing as I did the threads last year I might as well kick things off again for 2026 now that the first teaser trailer has dropped.

If you haven’t seen it, watch here:

As a reminder, here’s the line up:

• 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

I’m guessing we’ll get 2 women and 1 man as the initial Traitors and hoping the Secret Traitor has been binned.

Will the Big Dog Theory come back? Will we get another Nick/Joe style bromance?

Feel free to espouse your theories on how it might play out.

I didn't see the interview with Claudia but he was reminding me of his character in Extras anyway.

I loved that too - though Ross tried it as well but it didn’t come off as well 🙈

I know nothing about James Blunt and when he kicked into gear at the first challenge, I came over all unnecessary 😳. Then DH told me he had been a Captain in the Army and I came over all unnecessary again. Weird.🙃😂

I loved James Blunt taking command on the task. His military training kicked in and it came naturally to him. Like Ed Gamble said on Uncloaked 'I suggest ...' does not mean it's a suggestion.

I really like James Blunt. He’s got a fantastic sense of humour and is happy to take the piss out of himself. It’s a great character trait.

You’ll love him even more when you see some of his iconic Tweets!

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/blogs/music/james-blunt-13-savage-tweets-ranked-50th-birthday

There's also a really good Netflix documentary about him.

Oh and the story about “selling his sister on EBay” is a cracker!

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2007/jul/11/1

Ok, I still hate the song but now I like the man.

She's also the host of Love Island!

I want Hannah to win, but I wanted Joe Marler to win last time and yeah

That’s ok, he doesn’t like the song much either 😜🤣

I don't think there are any influencers on it unless you mean King Kenny who's a You tuber.

The others are all actors, comedians or presenters, oh and a woman from Little Mix.

Yep, king Kenny. Im old!

I grew up in Ham and my dad, now deceased, occasionally used to be on the 65 when RG got on in Petersham. My father was the kind of man who couldn't understand other men who wore clothes that weren't completely conventional, and always complained that RG looked 'weird'.

So did I at first but now I'm not sure.

I think James Blunt is funny but he's had a bit too much Botox to find him hot.

james blunt is adorable. (not his music though) Hannah Fry is amazing.
so many good names. there are a couple I have never heard off, but even they seem interesting.

I once saw Richard E Grant get off the tube at chancery lane while the train was stuck at the platform and walk off whilst he knew everyone was looking at him process along the platform.

I resisted the urge to shout "SCRUBBER!!"

That is my Richard E Grant story

Love this show! One thing I will say (and I’m sure many will disagree!) I’m not a fan of Richard! I find him really fake and dare I say it slightly creepy. He gives me the ick!

I however think James Blunt seems funny and really liked Ron and Romesh too.

Bring on the next episode!

I love Richard E Grant but this has made me think he's maybe not the brightest. And he's clearly delegating everything to Maya now as he doesn't trust his own judgement - and I don't think choosing his two biggest critics was a wise move. Either way, one of his biggest critics get murdered, which won't reflect well on him. I'd have gone for Jerry, as she defends him so would not be an obvious choice for him, and Ross, because if he then dies, everyone would think she did it.

Ross Kemp is hilarious - reminds me of that sketch from the impressions show 'things were looking tense, so I got out of there'

I like Bella Ramsey, rate her as an actor. She's has had a lot of nastiness online regarding how she looks. Hope she does well

I don’t mind Richard. His just a bit eccentric and since his wife died he seems at a loss. He presented the BAFTAs ( or one of those type award shows ) not long after she had died and he seemed a bit out of sorts at that. His just one of a kind, but admitting to being a traitor here wasn’t his best move.
Maybe he has watched the show but not paid close enough attention to how it works. Or just a weird strategy that backfired or just thought he’d have a joke!
Who knows. It’s certainly stirred things up hasn’t it. I still think he’ll be leaving early doors anyway.

Adult dd was here watching with me last night (and eating my maltesers) and she said 'Oh my God, the production team must have had so much fun setting that lot up'. It reminded me of the previous celeb series and Alan Carr saying how much he loved a steam train, but not when it was packed with explosives.😂

@the80sweregreat ive worked alongside her and can safely say this is true!!!

Love James Acaster - didnt before but he made a really reasoned argument. Hope he stays. Amol is just smug.

Jerry Hall - had to explain to my kids that she was a famous model, dated Bryan Ferry, married Mick Jagger - and also married a billionaire - what a life. The Bryan Ferry part makes me hugely jealous....

Bella was fab on that first challenge, wriggling into the ship and really going for it

Love all your James Blunt crushes. Adored him in my days on X.
I like Richard E Grant's acting and actually don't mind his eccentric, posh ways given his background. Love his clothes. But I think he is lost here and feel sorry for Maya having to prop him up.

I still think last year's Traitor line up can't be beaten. I adored Wossy, Alan and Cat Burns in different ways. They all brought it!