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BBC Orders Second Series of The Celebrity Traitors for 2026

The move follows record UK ratings, with an economic report citing a £21.8 million boost to Scotland.

Overview

  • The BBC has confirmed the celebrity edition will return in 2026 on BBC One and iPlayer, produced by Studio Lambert.
  • Claudia Winkleman is expected to host again, with the series set to return to Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
  • Companion programme The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked will release new episodes across BBC Sounds, BBC Two and iPlayer, produced by Platform Media.
  • Episode one reached 14.8 million viewers on 28‑day BARB, while the finale averaged 11.1 million with a 12 million peak and record live requests on iPlayer.
  • A BBC economic impact report estimates the Traitors franchise has generated £21.8 million in gross value added to Scotland since 2022.