Overview
- Episode 1 airs Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with Episodes 2 and 3 following on January 2 (8pm) and January 3 (7:45pm).
- The BBC has set a 12‑episode run through January, largely on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with exact times for the final week to be confirmed.
- A new BBC teaser shows a Traitor in a crimson cloak rather than the usual green, prompting fan theories about a format twist without official confirmation.
- The core format returns to Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands with Faithfuls versus Traitors gameplay and a top prize of up to £120,000.
- Tabloid coverage cites a celebrity psychic predicting a faith‑related casting twist and fiery conflict, which remains unverified and should be treated as speculation.